Yana Skakun
Journal
Photography Blog
Tips, guides, venue spotlights and behind-the-scenes stories from my photography sessions across England.
Headshot Tips
22 July 2025·5 min read
Professional Headshots for Professors and Academic Leaders
Professors, chairs, and heads of department need professional photography for book covers, media profiles, conference keynotes, and institutional representation at the highest level.
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Headshot Tips
22 July 2025·4 min read
Professional Headshots for Audiologists: Expertise and Empathy in Hearing Care
Audiologists work with patients whose hearing loss carries real emotional weight. A professional headshot communicates precise technical expertise and the genuine care that converts hesitant patients into booked appointments.
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Headshot Tips
22 July 2025·4 min read
Professional Headshots for Sports Therapists: Clinical Credibility and Dynamic Expertise
Sports therapists need a professional image that communicates both clinical credibility and the dynamic, active expertise of a performance-focused discipline.
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Family Tips
22 July 2025·9 min read
Baby milestone photography: 3, 6, 9 and 12 month sessions explained
Milestone sessions document your baby's rapid development through their first year — sitting, standing, personality emerging. A complete guide to making the most of each stage.
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Headshot Tips
21 July 2025·5 min read
Professional Headshots for Academics and University Researchers
University academics need professional headshots for departmental profiles, grant applications, journal publications, conference programmes, and media commentary — photography that communicates scholarly authority.
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Headshot Tips
21 July 2025·4 min read
Professional Headshots for Barristers: Chambers Profile Photography That Commands Authority
A barrister's headshot communicates forensic intellectual authority and the gravitas appropriate for someone who appears in court at the highest levels. The register should be precisely professional.
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Headshot Tips
21 July 2025·5 min read
Professional Headshots for Podiatrists: Clinical Authority and Patient Trust
A professional podiatrist headshot communicates clinical depth alongside the approachability that makes patients comfortable seeking help for foot problems with real health consequences.
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Wedding Tips
20 July 2025·6 min read
Sikh Wedding Photography: Capturing the Anand Karaj
Sikh wedding photography requires sensitivity, cultural knowledge, and the skill to capture every sacred moment of the Anand Karaj ceremony with genuine respect and artistry.
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Venue Spotlights
20 July 2025·9 min read
Beautiful wedding venues in Hampshire: A photographer's guide
Hampshire offers some of England's most stunning wedding settings — from New Forest barns to Winchester Cathedral and coastal venues on the Solent. Here are my photographer's picks.
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Family Tips
19 July 2025·5 min read
Autumn Family Photography: Golden Light and Turning Leaves
Autumn is the most beautiful season for outdoor family portraits. Golden October light, turning leaves in Cambridge parks, and warm seasonal styling create truly memorable family photographs.
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Newborn Tips
18 July 2025·5 min read
Winter Newborn Photography: Cosy, Warm Studio Sessions
Winter babies deserve winter photography. Low directional winter light, warm studio textures, and cosy seasonal palettes create newborn images of extraordinary warmth and timeless beauty.
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Headshot Tips
18 July 2025·5 min read
Professional Headshots for Forensic Accountants: Expert Witness Authority
Forensic accountants are expert witnesses whose professional credibility must be beyond question. A professional headshot communicates the precision and authority that courts, solicitors, and boards expect.
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Photography Blog — Tips, Guides & Inspiration
Welcome to the photography blog by Yana Skakun — a professional photographer based in Cambridge, England. This journal covers everything from practical wedding planning guides and engagement session advice to family photoshoot tips, newborn photography guides, portrait session prep, and venue spotlights across Cambridgeshire, London, and East England.
Whether you're a couple planning your wedding, a family getting ready for a seasonal portrait session, or a professional preparing for a headshot shoot — you'll find honest, experience-based advice here. Every article is written from real sessions and years of capturing life's most meaningful moments across England.