A couple getting married, holding hands, during a wedding ceremony inside a rustic venue. The bride is wearing a white gown, and the groom is in a dark suit. Taken at St Agnes Church, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, UK.

my approach…

I’m very, very clear: your satisfaction with your wedding photography is not solely about the imagery that I create for you. As important, is your experience of that process.

It’s less about a plan, and more about a feeling—the feeling my couples have described time and again. Let me, and them, tell you what that really looks like.

A newly wed couple's entrance to their reception, featuring a bride in a white dress smiling while holding a glass, and a groom in a black suit at a reception, surrounded by people clapping and celebrating. Taken at Artelium Wine Estate, Hassocks, UK

  1. An unobtrusive storyteller

To say I ‘blend into the background’ might sound like a cliché, but that’s what you should expect; because it’s what my couples tell me. This approach is intentionally subtle, and allows the day to unfold with complete naturalness.

My focus is on capturing the real moments as they happen—the quiet conversations, the genuine laughter, the unscripted joy. The goal is to preserve the true atmosphere, not to stage it.

2. A calm, connected presence

From our very first conversation, my priority is to build a foundation of trust. On the day itself, this translates to what I’m proud my couples call, a calming presence. They often share that this helped quieten nerves and allowed them to feel completely comfortable. I love that for them, and I love that for me.

My role is to create an environment where you can be authentically yourselves. This sense of security is where the most real and beautiful emotions surface, making for photographs that feel like you.

  • “The way Simon works is so natural, and you really know him by the time the day rocks around so it is a very genuine and relaxed relationship. His communication is incredible and he walks you through exactly how he works and what to expect. He is so dedicated to capturing the people and the spirit of the moments, and the result is both beautiful photographs in themselves, but also photographs that sing with emotion.”

    - Emma and Oliver, July 2025

  • From the very first FaceTime we had total confidence that he understood the intention for our day and his emotional intelligence was apparent immediately. That has translated beautifully into his incredible photos. A wonderful mix of documenting each stage of the day while also capturing the emotions from every angle. The joy and vibrancy of the day literally leaps out from the photos. Simon has preserved the day perfectly through his photography and being able to relive the day so completely - and see some of those in-between moments between guests for the first time - is something we will treasure.

    - Abi and Sam, September 2025

4. Emotions over aesthetic

You should know that my priority throughout your day, is to focus on how it felt.

In a decades time when you’re looking through your wedding album, I want you to turn the page, and for every image to reflect exactly how you remember it.

So, my first instinct camera in hand will always be looking out for those moments when the connections between you, and amongst your friends and family, are on display. The anticipation and the nerves, the relief, the joy, the euphoria; if it’s real, I want to capture it.

3. Portraits that feel like you

I see the brief time for portraits as a natural pause for you to connect and breathe; thirty minutes or so as a chance for you to simply be together, away from the crowd.

When necessary, I provide gentle direction, but I don’t believe in rigid posing. Something as simple as ensuring you feel comfortable such that you embrace naturally, is key to creating imagery that looks authentic to you.

A newly married couple walks arm-in-arm outside a church, smiling, surrounded by wedding guests throwing confetti. Taken at Cliveden House wedding venue in Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, UK.

  • "On the day of the wedding, Simon was like an invisible artist, catching candid, intimate moments without ever feeling intrusive. His creativity and attention to detail shone through in every shot, from the breathtaking landscapes to the tiniest details in our décor. When we received the photos, we were blown away. The quality and artistry exceeded our expectations, and each image truly tells the story of our day. Every time we look at them, we get to relive those precious moments, and we couldn’t be more grateful."

    - Hannah and Adam, July 2024

  • “From the very beginning, Simon candidly invested time to get to know us and who we are as a couple, not only to build a relationship but to capture photos that perfectly reflected who we are. That effort to build a genuine connection meant so much, and it came through in every photo. On the day, he guided us with such ease and presence, giving us the space and encouragement to simply be ourselves while he quietly captured it all. When we saw the photos, we were genuinely blown away. He didn’t just take beautiful portraits, he preserved the essence of who we are as a couple. Every image feels intentional and full of meaning.”

    - Adey and Dougie, March 2025

the bottom line

I’m bringing enthusiasm and passion to your table, not ego. I choose to be as unobtrusive on the day as possible and I’d rather forego a shot than dominate a moment of a ceremony at the expense of that undistracted moment for you.

After all, you’re not choosing a photographer so that they can win awards; you’re choosing them to create images that you love.

Being a documentary wedding photographer is a fun role, but a serious business.  So, I’ll plan my role on your day meticulously, and communicate with you consistently.

And whilst based in the South, I cover all of the UK and further afield as required; in fact, I’ve received commissions everywhere from Yorkshire to Cornwall, from Germany to Ibiza.

The bottom line is this: if you want me, I want in.

People at a formal dinner raising glasses for a toast at a decorated banquet hall with floral centerpieces and hanging greenery. Taken at Firle Place wedding venue, Firle, West Sussex UK.
People enjoying an outdoor evening wedding reception with string lights, seated and standing in a garden area at Lainston House, near Winchester Hampshire, UK.