Yana Skakun
Cambridge & Cambridgeshire
Marathon Photographer
Cambridge
Cambridge Half Marathon · 10K · Charity Runs · Road Racing
Every mile you trained for, every finish line you crossed — professional running photography that captures the achievement you earned
Why Race Photography Matters
You Trained for This. Document It Properly.
The Cambridge Half Marathon. Training for months — the early mornings, the long Sunday runs, the sessions you did not want to do but did anyway. The race day itself passes in a blur. And the generic photographer at the finish catches you with eyes half-closed and a stranger crossing in front.
My individual runner service is different. I pre-plan your bib numbers, track your anticipated race pace, and position across multiple points on the Cambridge course — including the finish line — specifically to capture you at your best at the moments that matter most.
The result is a set of genuine action images of your race that reflect the effort and achievement of the day. The kind you actually want to share.
How It Works
Race Day Coverage Strategy
Start Line
The packed corral, the nervous energy, the countdown — the start captures the full scale of a running event and the determination on every face.
Route Kilometre Markers
I position at multiple points along the course — the early miles when packs are still together, the middle miles, and the brutal final stretch where every runner's character shows.
Cambridge Landmarks
The Route through Cambridge passes iconic locations — King's College, the Backs, Midsummer Common, Parker's Piece. I position at each to capture runners against the city's signature backdrop.
Finish Line
The finish line is the moment every runner has been working towards. Arms raised, tears, relief, triumph — I catch every emotion as they cross. The image they will keep forever.
Events Covered
Cambridge Running Events I Photograph
Cambridge Half Marathon (March)
Cambridge 10K
Ely Cathedral 10K & Half
Milton Country Park Races
Cambridge Park Run (seasonal)
University and college runs
Charity fundraising runs
Corporate Tough Mudder & obstacle events
Cross-country winter league
Custom / private organised runs
Pricing
Marathon Photography Packages
Individual Runner
Track & finish
from £195
- Pre-arranged with runner(s)
- Tracked across 3–4 points on course
- Finish-line capture guaranteed
- 20+ edited action images
- Private gallery download
- Personal print licence
Most Popular
Event Coverage
Full event
from £595
- Full event/race coverage
- Start, route, and finish
- All runners across the field
- 300+ edited images
- Commercial & press licence
- Social media formats included
- 5-day delivery
Organisers Package
Full event
POA
- Full event documentation
- Bib/runner identification system
- Post-event runner gallery portal
- Marketing and sponsor content
- Social media reel content
- Annual report ready formats
Questions
Marathon Photography FAQs
We are running the Cambridge Half Marathon — can you photograph just our group?
Yes — individual runner or group packages are available for any Cambridge running event. I pre-plan your bib numbers, agree on 3–4 course positions (including the finish line), and track you across the event to deliver a complete set of action images. This is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give yourself or a fellow runner after a training cycle.
How do you identify specific runners during a race?
For individual/group commissions, I photograph your bib numbers and match them during the editing process. For full event coverage with an organiser, I can integrate with race timing data and set up a searchable gallery where runners find themselves by bib number, name, or race time.
Can you photograph the Cambridge Half Marathon from multiple positions?
Yes — the Cambridge Half Marathon course passes through the city centre and suburban areas of Cambridge. I plan my multi-point positions based on the course map before race day, ensuring coverage from the start line through key course landmarks (including King's Parade, the Backs, and Parker's Piece when the route permits) to the finish at Parkers Piece.
How quickly do we receive the images?
Individual runner commissions are typically delivered within 48 hours of the event. Full event coverage is delivered within 5 working days. For press-needed events, I can expedite a selection of finish-line images within an hour of race completion.
Do you photograph charity and fundraising runs?
Absolutely — charity runs are events I find genuinely rewarding to photograph. The community character, the costumes, the first-time runners pushing through, the supporter signs — there is incredible human content in a charity running event. I offer discounted rates for registered charities.
We are organising a corporate running event — what do you offer?
Corporate event running coverage includes everything from the briefing and warm-up through to finish-line celebrations and post-event group photographs. I deliver images in formats suitable for internal communications, LinkedIn, press releases, and sponsor reports.
Get in Touch
Book Your Race Photography
Tell me your race, your date, your bib number, and your expected pace — I will set up your personal course coverage plan.
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