Yana Skakun
Cambridge
Pre-Wedding Photographer
Cambridge
King's Backs · Grantchester · Clare Gardens · Botanic Garden · Wicken Fen · Anglesey Abbey
Engagement sessions and pre-wedding shoots in one of England's most beautiful cities — from a photographer who knows every corner of it
Cambridge Engagement Photography
A Photographer Who Knows Cambridge as Home
Based in Cambridge, I photograph the city and its surroundings throughout the year. I know the light on the Backs at different seasons, the access rules for the college grounds, the quietest corners of the Botanic Garden, and the moments when the meadows are at their most beautiful.
A Cambridge pre-wedding shoot is one of the most valuable things you can add to your wedding photography. It gives you beautiful photographs in a setting that may be deeply meaningful to you — and it gives us the chance to build the ease and trust that will make your wedding day portraits so much better.
I bring the same warm, documentary approach to every pre-wedding session — gentle guidance, no uncomfortable poses, and photographs that look genuinely like you.
Cambridge Locations
Where I Shoot in Cambridge
From the iconic Backs to wild fenland — the finest Cambridge settings for engagement and pre-wedding sessions.
King's Backs
The quintessential Cambridge backdrop — punts on the Cam, the mathematical bridge, the sweeping lawns behind King's College. The King's Backs at golden hour are among the most beautiful settings for engagement photography anywhere in England.
Grantchester Meadows
A short walk from the city, Grantchester Meadows offer wild, open beauty that feels miles from Cambridge — cattle in the fields, willows trailing in the river, long grass in summer and frost-silvered paths in winter. Completely timeless.
Clare College Gardens
The formal gardens of Clare College are among Cambridge's hidden jewels — ornamental planting, stone balustrades, and the sense of centuries of calm. Particularly beautiful in spring when the herbaceous borders are in full bloom.
Cambridge Botanic Garden
Forty acres of beautifully maintained gardens — the glasshouses, the rock garden, the arboretum, and the lake. The Botanic Garden offers remarkable variety within one location and is stunning in every season from snowdrops to autumn colour.
Wicken Fen
The oldest nature reserve in the National Trust — an ancient fenland landscape of reed beds, open water, and enormous East Anglian skies. Wicken Fen is dramatic, atmospheric, and utterly unlike anywhere else in Cambridgeshire.
Anglesey Abbey
A National Trust house and garden with 114 acres of beautifully designed grounds — formal avenues, a winter garden, and open parkland. Anglesey Abbey is particularly remarkable in winter, when it is one of the finest snowdrop gardens in the country.
Gallery
Cambridge Pre-Wedding Photography
Investment
Cambridge Pre-Wedding Packages
All sessions include fully edited images, private gallery, and full print licence. No travel fees for Cambridge and surrounding villages.
1-Hour Session
1 hour
from £295
- 1 hour on location
- One Cambridge setting
- 60+ edited images
- Private online gallery
- Download with print licence
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90-Minute Session
90 minutes
from £445
- 90 minutes on location
- One or two settings
- 90+ edited images
- Private online gallery
- Download with print licence
- Delivered within 3 weeks
2-Hour Session
2 hours
from £595
- 2 hours on location
- Two Cambridge locations
- 120+ edited images
- Private online gallery
- Download with print licence
- Delivered within 3 weeks
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why have a pre-wedding shoot in Cambridge?
Cambridge is one of the most beautiful cities in England — and as a photographer based here, I know every corner of it. A Cambridge pre-wedding shoot gives you relaxed, natural photographs in a genuinely extraordinary setting, while also giving us the chance to get to know each other before your wedding day. Couples who have done a pre-shoot are consistently more comfortable and natural on the day itself.
Do we need permission to shoot at the King's Backs or college grounds?
Access to the college grounds and Backs varies — some areas are freely accessible, while others require a permit or have restricted photography rules, particularly for commercial use. I handle all location logistics and permissions as part of your booking. I know Cambridge's access rules well and will plan the session to make the most of what is available.
What is the best season for a Cambridge engagement shoot?
Every season has something extraordinary to offer in Cambridge. Spring brings blossom and the college gardens in bloom. Summer offers long golden evenings and punters on the Cam. Autumn brings warm light and the copper tones of the avenue trees. Winter gives you mist over the meadows and dramatic skies. I am equally enthusiastic about each season and can advise based on your preferences and available dates.
Can we include punting in our engagement shoot?
Absolutely — a punting session is one of the most quintessentially Cambridge options available, and I photograph from the bank and from a following punt depending on the shots we want. It is a relaxed, fun experience that produces naturally joyful images. I can recommend a punt operator and help coordinate the session timing.
What should we wear for a Cambridge pre-wedding shoot?
I send all booked clients a detailed styling guide. In brief: wear something you feel genuinely comfortable in, coordinate rather than match, and consider the setting — a meadow calls for something different to the formal college gardens. I am always happy to discuss outfit ideas before your session.
Can we use the images for our wedding stationery?
Yes — all images come with full print licence included in every package. Pre-wedding shoot photographs are perfect for save the dates, invitations, order of service covers, and wedding websites. I can prioritise delivery to meet your stationery timeline if you book with sufficient lead time.
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