My style and approachA few little things about me

Hi. I’m Simon. Welcome to my little corner of the internet. If you’ve made it this far, that’s great.

I’m not the sort of person that finds it easy to write about myself, so pop over to the testimonials page to see what others have to say about me and my work.

My approach

My approach

I’ve always aimed to photograph weddings the same way I would want to have my own shot, by blending in with your guests and photographing in an unobtrusive way. I know there are certain points in the day where there a little bit of co-ordination required, but overall, I’m there to capture things as they happen without getting in the way.

What is my style?

I don’t really have a single ‘style’, because each wedding is different and I aim to capture your day in a unique way with a mix of different types of images. I aim to get plenty of photos throughout the day that include a nice mix of natural / candid shots that truly reflect the fun and enjoyment of your wedding. I’ll also get some fine art / artistic shots to create some truly beautiful and timeless images that you will want to keep for every.

The end result is a beautiful collection of images that reflect the whole day that includes: natural/candid, artistic/fine-art, some posed and some group shots. All of these images will bring back your memories, emotions and feelings from your special day.

What is my style?
The obligatory group shots!

The obligatory group shots!

At every wedding, there is always that list (however short or long) of family photos that people want to get. However, there are ways to get these shots done in a way that is effortless, fun and still leaves you plenty of time for mingling with your guests (I’ll also make sure you have time to drink some champagne and eat those delicious canapés).

I have a technique and approach to group shots that allows me to get these done so fast, you and your guests will be relieved at how quickly they are done and out of the way.

Couples photos

When it comes to photographing the two of you together I aim to create images that you will want to keep forever. I don’t really pose you, as such, but more take you to a location and l just leave you to be yourselves. I might suggest a starting point for the image we are about to create, but I also look to get photos that reflect who you are as a couple, you’d be surprised how effortless it is to get great portraits on a wedding.

Couples photos

TestimonialsKind words from happy couples

Wedding Photography Testimonial Cesca Sam
Cesca & Sam

Bristol
October 14, 2022

Working was Simon was fantastic. He’s a hugely relaxing presence in the run up to our wedding, simple pricing, clear process and questions to ask us meant no headaches in planning, and we really relied on his experience of how and when to structure our photos. On the day, he was equally calming, fitting in seamlessly with guests and wedding party alike, and was wonderful company when were doing our private shoot. We couldn’t be happier with the photos, they offer a bit of everything, from formality and family, to candid in the middle of our ceilidh. We couldn’t recommend him higher, a lovely man and wonderful photographer. 

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Stephanie & Stuart

Horwood House, Bedfordshire
September 27, 2014

The most incredible day of our lives made even more perfect by Simon. Having first met Simon almost 18 months prior to our wedding we invited him into our home and within seconds we knew he was the man for the job. Feeling like we had just stumbled across a long lost friend he talked us through every step of our wedding journey not only from a photography perspective but from every possible aspect, clearly gained from his monumental amount of experience sharing and making loving couples wedding dreams come true. 

Simon relentlessly captured every moment of our special day in a very subtle but personal and intimate way that you would want on your wedding day. He joined us throughout our wedding breakfast (the very least of gestures we could offer for his hard work) and he just felt like another member of our close family and friends.

With his vast knowledge and experience across numerous venues he knew exactly where, when and how to capture those magic moments you want whilst giving you the time and consideration to touch base with all your guests to soak up the joy and excitement of the day.

To top all of this off you will not find a more reasonable package, pre meetings at your home wherever that might be, from dusk till dawn service on the day, a printout of so many photos plus much much more. We are so impressed with the outcome of our photos the only problem we’ve now encountered is having to pick from the thousand plus photos to feature in our spectacular Italian leather album.

If you have found this website then look no more because you will live to regret it. We have both already recommended Simon to friends and family and when the time is right without hesitation he will be the man to capture the next chapter of our life’s we want to cherish for years to come.

Thank you Simon. It would be great to keep in contact with you.
Stuart and Stephanie Skolsky

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Wedding Photography Testimonial Jade and Matt
Jade & Matt

Bristol
May 29, 2017

We can’t recommend Simon highly enough. His calm, friendly personality immediately put us at ease on our wedding day; particularly considering that I tend to avoid having my photo taken at all costs, he made me feel comfortable. Our photos look amazing and there’s such a range of different styles of photo that we found it near impossible to narrow them down for an album! Amazing, thank you Simon.

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Holly & Harry

The Fox Inn, Dorchester
July 16, 2023

Wow! Where to start! Simon was everything we could’ve wished for on our wedding day, he felt like one of our guests that we had known for years.

Such a nice person and our photos are just amazing, he captured some really beautiful moments and even got us our sunset photos when we didn’t think we would be lucky enough to get them.

Nothing was too much trouble, I would highly recommend him to anyone without hesitation!

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Wedding Photography Testimonial Georgina and Luke
Georgina and Luke

Gloucestershire
August 24, 2021

We met Simon at our friends wedding and when we saw him in action we knew we wanted him for our wedding photographer. Simon was great on the day, keeping things organised and capturing the best photos. As we’ve shown friends and family our photos they have said you can feel the love and laughter in them all. They are all so natural and capture our day perfectly.  We are so grateful to Simon and love our photos to remember such a fun and special day.

Thank you so much Simon.

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Clio and Ian x

Talton Lodge, Stratford-upon-Avon
July 15, 2023

We would recommend Simon in a heartbeat. He brought a brilliant sense of fun and creativity to our wedding, never imposing but choosing the perfect moments to capture, and took a truly wonderful and incredibly flattering set of photos that surpassed all our expectations and brought the day alive. His combination of candid, romantic, posed and inventive shots gave us so much to choose from – he has a really clever eye for photographing the moments you’ll want to share with friends and family and display for years to come. And we were really delighted with the speed and presentation of the photos Simon printed for us.

Special thanks to Simon for being such a lovely, reassuring presence on the day, which went a long way to cooling our nerves and making us feel really relaxed – our guests loved him too. If we ever have another excuse to hire a photographer we will be contacting him without any hesitation whatsoever.

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Some other questions couples ask meClick the question to see the answer

Yes. I photograph throughout the whole of the U.K., Europe and worldwide. I love to travel and no where is too far away. For any wedding that is more than about 1 hour away, I will book a local hotel or AirBnB for the night before, so I am never more than about 15 or 20 minutes away.

I’ve been photographing weddings for over 20 years and I’ve photographed over 750 weddings in. I’ve seen pretty much everything that can happen at a wedding – and still got all the shots.

Yes. I have full professional photographic insurance that covers me for public liability and professional liability.

No. There are no hidden extras. My price includes all my costs, travel and accommodation. The only optional extra is whether or not you want a wedding album for your favourite memories (trust me, these albums are stunning).

Yes. I have some truly stunning Italian wedding albums that are available as an optional extra.

I love back and white, especially for portraits of people or creating mood. As I edit your wedding images, some will be black and white, some will be colour, and some will be both. You’ll have a collection of images to bring back all your memories and feelings from the day.

Absolutely not. It’s your day. I’ll photograph what you want, and I have ways of deflecting people away from you so you don’t get dragged into anything you don’t want.

I have a technique that allows me to get your group shots completed very quickly, effortless and in a fun way. Although I don’t recommend having a list that is too long, I can usually suggest times and places to get all the shots you want.

No matter who, where or when, the most important element for booking any photographer is that you should be happy with who they are. As a photographer, I am usually with you for the whole day, so it’s crucial you are comfortable with who you choose (we can have a zoom call before you decide to book me so you can see if you want me at your wedding).

Make sure you leave enough time between the ‘end’ of the ceremony and the ‘time you go in’ for food to do all that you want to do.

I have a gallery of example weddings from all around the U.K. at various locations and some destination weddings too.

No. I am with you for the day. I’ll start when you need me to start, and I’ll be with you well into the evening party so you get a collection of images that covers the whole day.

Yes. I have a drone and I have all the necessary paperwork for flying a drone. However, drone photography is included for free and is subject to time and weather conditions.

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REASONS TO GET IN TOUCH

  • No time limit on the day
  • Over 750 happy couples in 12 different countries
  • Free Drone photography / videography included (weather and time permitted)
  • Only £1,200 for the whole day
  • 500+ beautiful images
  • A beautiful presentation box
  • A selection of printed photographs
  • No hidden extras
  • Over 1,210 trees planted to help the environment

Email: simon@photographybysimon.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 7973 767 386

WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7973 767 386

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