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Multilayered Documentary Wedding Photography
How to Shoot Multilayered Documentary Wedding Photos 

How to Shoot Multilayered Documentary Wedding Photos 

How to shoot Multilayered Wedding Photos Derby Wedding Photographer More like gambling than any other…
Papplewick Pumping Station Wedding Ceremony
Alternative Wedding Venues with Real Character

Alternative Wedding Venues with Real Character

Beyond the Barn: Alternative Wedding Venues with Real Character Derby Wedding Photographer Inspiration For Creative…
Papplewick Pumping Station Documentary Wedding Photography. Bride arrives grainy, black and white photograph.
Documentary Wedding Photography at Papplewick Pumping Station

Documentary Wedding Photography at Papplewick Pumping Station

Papplewick Pumping Station Wedding Ella & Will Papplewick pumping station is an absolute steampunk wonderland…
Shottle Hall Wedding Ceremony - Black and White High contrast wedding photography by documentary wedding photographer Simon Dewey
A Rustic Country House Derbyshire Wedding at Shottle Hall

A Rustic Country House Derbyshire Wedding at Shottle Hall

BETH & BRAD Derby Wedding Photographer A Rustic Country House Derbyshire Wedding at Shottle Hall…
Blurry, artistic black and white, grainy image of children playing at a Bridge House Barn. Documentary reportage photojournalism
Nothing To Do With Wedding Photography

Nothing To Do With Wedding Photography

Nothing To Do With Wedding Photography Derby Wedding Photographer I thought I’d drop an article…
Derby Wedding Photographer
Wedding Photography for Introverts

Wedding Photography for Introverts

Wedding Photography for Introverts Derby Wedding Photographer For the couples who quietly dread being the…
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What Is Luxury Wedding Photography, Anyway?

What Is Luxury Wedding Photography, Anyway?

What Is Luxury Wedding Photography, Anyway? Early in my career I spent a training day…
Bride laughing in wedding bus. Champagne and flowers in her hand. Documentary, reportage, street style, wedding photojournalism.
How to plan a relaxed wedding day

How to plan a relaxed wedding day

How to plan a relaxed wedding day A practical guide to stepping off the conveyor…
Same Sex Couple Portrait - artistic, grainy black and white couple portrait of two grooms on their wedding day. Intimate moment.
A Nottingham City Wedding

A Nottingham City Wedding

A Nottingham City Wedding   Taylor & Matt This one sat in my drafts for…
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So You Want To Be a Wedding Photographer?

So You Want To Be a Wedding Photographer?

So you want to be a wedding photographer? People ask me this a lot. More…
Gay wedding shack revolution Hereford
To Confetti, or Not to Confetti?

To Confetti, or Not to Confetti?

To Confetti, or Not to Confetti Here's a question nobody really stops to ask: do you…
Grainy, black and white artistic image, bride and groom walk out of the church to confetti. Documentary, reportage, photojournalism wedding photography
A Documentary Wedding Photographer in Hampshire

A Documentary Wedding Photographer in Hampshire

Holly & George A Documentary Wedding Photographer in Hampshire A wedding guest summed this wedding…
Mansfield Registry Office Wedding Ceremony. Artistic shot of couple caught in mirror whilst saying their vows. Documentary, reportage, street style wedding photography.
Bokeh is Lying to you

Bokeh is Lying to you

Bokeh Is Lying To You Every wedding photographer you'll ever meet owns an f/1.4 lens.…
Thornbridge Hall confetti exit - High contrast black and white artistic image of couple walking through confetti. Documentary, reportage, wedding photojournalism.
The Quintessential English Wedding

The Quintessential English Wedding

The Quintessential English Wedding Derby Wedding Photographer ``This is one of those old fashioned English…
Documentary wedding photography award winning image. Bride waves at guests from back of the car. Street style wedding photojournalism.
Wedding Photography Tips & Tricks for Perfectly Captured Memories

Wedding Photography Tips & Tricks for Perfectly Captured Memories

Wedding Photography Tips & Tricks for Perfectly Captured Memories   Embracing the Cinematic, the Authentic,…
Confetti - West Mill Wedding Photographer
How Japanese Philosophy Shapes My Wedding Photography

How Japanese Philosophy Shapes My Wedding Photography

I read a lot of philosophy, and lately, I’ve found myself deeply drawn to Japanese…
Alcumlow Barn Wedding Photographer
The Back Up Plan – What Happens to your Photos After the Wedding

The Back Up Plan – What Happens to your Photos After the Wedding

The Back Up Plan - How I Store Your Wedding Photos As a wedding photographer,…
Outdoors Wedding Derbyshire Stately Home
Outdoor Weddings Derbyshire

Outdoor Weddings Derbyshire

All about outside weddings Derbyshire - romantic weddings in the great outdoors.
Bride Arrives at Tissington Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer Derby. Framed in the light of the door whilst groom and sun wait in shadows in the foreground. Artistic multilayered photojournalistic wedding photography.
How Much Wedding Photography Do You Actually Need?

How Much Wedding Photography Do You Actually Need?

Choosing your wedding photography coverage isn't just about ensuring someone is there for the "I…
Same Sex Wedding Ceremony at Shack revolution guests looking on in background. . LGBT Documentary wedding photography.
Simon’s Wedding Photography Predictions for 2026

Simon’s Wedding Photography Predictions for 2026

Simon’s Wedding Photography Predictions for 2026 I’m going to go out on a limb here…
Documentary wedding photography award winning image. Bride waves at guests from back of the car. Street style wedding photojournalism.
Best Documentary Wedding Photography 2025

Best Documentary Wedding Photography 2025

My best documentary wedding photography 2025 - and some scattered thoughts on an interesting year…
Documentary Wedding Photographer London
A Documentary Wedding Photographer In London

A Documentary Wedding Photographer In London

A Documentary Wedding Photographer in London "What a wonderful photographer Simon is! We absolutely LOVE…
Thornbridge Hall confetti exit - High contrast black and white artistic image of couple walking through confetti. Documentary, reportage, wedding photojournalism.
Thornbridge Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Thornbridge Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Thornbridge Hall Wedding Photographer "If you’re thinking of booking Simon as your wedding photographer, DO…
Buxton Pavilion Gardens Wedding Derbyshire
Buxton Pavilion Gardens Documentary Wedding Photography

Buxton Pavilion Gardens Documentary Wedding Photography

Katie & Craig "His work is incredible, the way he isn’t afraid of light and…
Carriage Halll Wedding Photographer
Carriage Hall Documentary Wedding Photography

Carriage Hall Documentary Wedding Photography

Saier & James "Simon delivered exactly what we asked for by capturing all the candid…
Confetti Exit Alcumlow Barn. Documentary wedding photographer
Best Derbyshire Wedding Venues

Best Derbyshire Wedding Venues

Best Derbyshire Wedding Venues Nestled in the heart of England, Derbyshire offers a stunning tapestry…
Alcumlow Barn Wedding Photographer
Alcumlow Barn Documentary Wedding Photographer

Alcumlow Barn Documentary Wedding Photographer

Josie & Dan's Alcumlow Barn Wedding "We are absolutely blown away by our wedding photos.…
Derbyshire Wedding Photographer
The Ultimate Derbyshire Garden Wedding?

The Ultimate Derbyshire Garden Wedding?

Julia & Josh's Garden Party Wedding. Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire. "Simon is just as…
Bride and groom post confetti at Derbyshire Festival Wedding
Documentary Wedding Photography Derbyshire – Festival Inspired Wedding

Documentary Wedding Photography Derbyshire – Festival Inspired Wedding

Documentary Wedding Photography Derbyshire - A Festival Wedding in Hathersage photographed by documentary wedding photographer…
Nikon Z6iii
Using the Nikon z6iii for wedding Photography

Using the Nikon z6iii for wedding Photography

About Simon Hello, I'm Simon, A documentary wedding photographer from Derby I thought seeing as…
Derby museum Wedding
Pickford’s House Museum Wedding

Pickford’s House Museum Wedding

A wedding at Pickford's House Museum Hannah and Ben married at a Pickford's House museum wedding…
Mansfield Registry Office Wedding First Dance
A Documentary Wedding Photographer in Mansfield

A Documentary Wedding Photographer in Mansfield

Mansfield Registry Office Wedding Photographer "Simon was everything we could have dreamed of in a…
Bride and groom walk down the stairs at alternative wedding at Sandon Hall
Sandon Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Sandon Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Sandon Hall Wedding Photographer "We knew what we wanted from a photographer and Simon delivered…
Bentley Brook Inn Documentary Wedding Photographer

Bentley Brook Inn Documentary Wedding Photographer

Bentley Brook Inn Wedding Photographer Joanna & Phil married on a beautiful summers day at…
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Coton House Farm Documentary Wedding Photographer

Coton House Farm Documentary Wedding Photographer

Coton House Farm Wedding Sophie & Bailey Recently I had the pleasure of photographing Sophie…
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Derby Registry Office Wedding

Derby Registry Office Wedding

Derby Registry Office Wedding "Simon did the perfect job of capturing the essence of our…
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Why There Are No “Must-Have” Wedding Photographs

Why There Are No “Must-Have” Wedding Photographs

Ditch the Checklist: Why There Are Truly No "Must-Have" Wedding Photographs The Pinterest boards are…
Wedding Dance Floor Photography
Gen Z Wedding Photography Trends

Gen Z Wedding Photography Trends

Gen Z Wedding Photography: Authenticity, Unfiltered Moments, and a Touch of Nostalgia What's trending in…
Gay wedding shack revolution Hereford
A Documentary Wedding Photographer in Hereford

A Documentary Wedding Photographer in Hereford

A documentary wedding photographer in Hereford Kieran and Jack's wedding at Shack Revolution in Hereford…
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Things you need to know about Wedding Photojournalism before your wedding

Things you need to know about Wedding Photojournalism before your wedding

Things you need to know about Wedding Photojournalism before your wedding day. Hello — hopefully…
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Street Style Wedding Photography

Street Style Wedding Photography

Street Style Wedding Photography When I meet with photographer friends I'm often shocked to find…
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Best Wedding Photography 2024

Best Wedding Photography 2024

Best Wedding Photography 2024 As another year draws to a close, I find myself scrolling…
Derby Wedding Photographer
Documentary Wedding Photographer Somerset – North Cadbury Court Wedding

Documentary Wedding Photographer Somerset – North Cadbury Court Wedding

Documentary Wedding Photographer Somerset An elegant wedding at North Cadbury Court "Simon captured our day…
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Documentary Wedding Photography @ The Malthouse, Rishworth

Documentary Wedding Photography @ The Malthouse, Rishworth

Wedding Photography @ The Malthouse, Rishworth   "The pictures arrived and what can I say,…
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Derbyshire Family Photography at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Derbyshire Family Photography at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Derbyshire Family Photography at Elvaston Castle Country Park Dominique, John, Joel, Jack & Ellie You…
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Nikon ZF and the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2

Nikon ZF and the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2

About Simon Hello, I'm Simon, A Derbyshire Documentary Wedding Photographer shooting weddings around the uk…
Wedding Proposal in The Peak District Derbyshire
Bamford Edge, Derbyshire Proposal Photography

Bamford Edge, Derbyshire Proposal Photography

was recently lucky enough to go up to Bamford Edge in the Peak District to…
Bride walks down the aisle at Tissington Hall Wedding
Tissington Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Tissington Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Tissington Hall Wedding Photographer "Simon kindly photographed our wedding in September and created the most…
Bride and groom walking back down aisle at Swancar Farm Country House
Swancar Farm Documentary Wedding Photographer

Swancar Farm Documentary Wedding Photographer

Swancar Farm is very exclusive and purpose built for weddings - and if you like…
Wedding Ceremony at The Maynard Hope Valley
The Maynard Documentary Wedding Photographer

The Maynard Documentary Wedding Photographer

Wedding Photography at The Maynard Jade & Ryan @ The Maynard Hotel, Hope Valley, Derbyshire…
Bride Walks down the aisle at Derby Museum Wedding Ceremony
Natural Light – Documentary Wedding Photography Without Flash

Natural Light – Documentary Wedding Photography Without Flash

Natural Light -  Wedding Photography Without Flash It may surprise you to learn that I…
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stockton House Midlands Wedding Photographer
Cinematic Wedding Photography

Cinematic Wedding Photography

Cinematic Wedding Photography: Beyond the Bokeh Most people think "cinematic wedding photography" is just a…
Putting the star on the Christmas tree - Christmas family photography
Christmas Family Photos

Christmas Family Photos

Christmas Family Photography Putting up the Christmas decorations makes for some cherished family photos. I'm…
Bride and groom walking back down aisle at Swancar Farm Country House
Do I need two wedding photographers?

Do I need two wedding photographers?

Do I need one, or two wedding photographers? TLDR: It’s complicated. A second photographer can…
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Perfectly Imperfect Photography

Perfectly Imperfect Photography

About Simon Hello, I'm Simon, A documentary wedding photographer from Derby I thought seeing as…
Wedding First Dance at North Cadbury Court
Wedding First Dance Photography – Shooting without flash

Wedding First Dance Photography – Shooting without flash

Wedding First Dance Photography Most couples, as part of their wedding celebrations have a first…
Winter Wedding Photography at Goldstone Hall
Documentary Winter Wedding Photography

Documentary Winter Wedding Photography

Planning a winter wedding As I'm writing this, the days are getting colder, and the…
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St Ermin’s Hotel Documentary Wedding Photographer

St Ermin’s Hotel Documentary Wedding Photographer

St Ermin's Hotel Wedding Photographer St Ermin's Hotel in Westminster is a 4 Star luxury…
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Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel Documentary Wedding Photographer

Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel Documentary Wedding Photographer

The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel Wedding Photographer Jo & Jonathan married at the Old Vicarage…
Low light wedding photography
Neurodivergent Wedding Photographer

Neurodivergent Wedding Photographer

Neurodivergent Wedding Photography I’ll let you in on a secret that’s probably really apparent to…
outdoor wedding ceremony at Stockton house
All About Humanist Wedding Celebrants

All About Humanist Wedding Celebrants

About Simon Hello, I'm Simon, A documentary wedding photographer from Derby I thought seeing as…
Prestwold Hall Wedding Ceremony
Alternative Wedding Readings

Alternative Wedding Readings

About Simon Hello, I'm Simon, A documentary wedding photographer from Derby I thought seeing as…
Same sex first dance at Bridge House Barn Tipi Wedding reception
Indie & Alternative Wedding First Dance Songs

Indie & Alternative Wedding First Dance Songs

Indie & Alternative Wedding First Dance Songs I'm currently working on a handful of blog…
Simon and Amy Microwedding
Bakewell Town Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Bakewell Town Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

A Micro Wedding at Bakewell Town Hall Simon and Amy married in a micro wedding…
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Bridgford Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Bridgford Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Bridgford Hall Wedding Photographer I've been lucky enough to shoot many Weddings at Bridgford Hall…
Bride and groom take a dip during first dance at The Carriage hall plum tree
Carriage Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Carriage Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Carriage Hall Wedding Photographer I've been lucky enough to shoot many Weddings at the Carriage…
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Adventures in Film Photography

Adventures in Film Photography

Adventures in analogue photography Derby Wedding Photographer These past few years I’ve been shooting quite…
Best man wipes a tear away at Wedding Ceremony Shottle Hall
Shottle Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Shottle Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Shottle Hall Wedding Photographer I've been lucky enough to shoot many Weddings at Shottle Hall…
Bride and Groom walk through Confetti at Hazel Gap Barn Wedding
Hazel Gap Barn Documentary Wedding Photographer

Hazel Gap Barn Documentary Wedding Photographer

Hazel Gap Barn Wedding Photographer I've been lucky enough to photograph several weddings at Hazel…
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Weddings With The Fuji X-T5

Weddings With The Fuji X-T5

Review of the Fujifilm X-T5 by a seasoned (if somewhat untechnical) wedding photographer. How does…
Family photography Darley Abbey Park Derby
Family Photography Darley Abbey Park

Family Photography Darley Abbey Park

A Family Photography session at Darley Abbey Park, Derby. Unstaged, unconventional and unobtrusive family photographer…
Calke Abbey Riding School Dancing Wedding Photography
Calke Abbey Documentary Wedding Photographer

Calke Abbey Documentary Wedding Photographer

Calke Abbey Wedding Photographer Becky & Paul - this was a high class wedding! Gorgeous…
Bride and Groom First Dance at Kedleston Country House Wedding
Kedleston Country House Documentary Wedding Photographer

Kedleston Country House Documentary Wedding Photographer

Kedleston Country House Wedding Photographer Tired of seeing the same old wedding photos? My couples…
Wedding Ceremony at The Cube, Birmingham
Wedding At The Cube Birmingham

Wedding At The Cube Birmingham

24 Storey Love Song - An intimate (if vertigo inducing) wedding at the top floor…
Guests throw Confetti Outside The West Mill Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
West Mill Wedding Photographer

West Mill Wedding Photographer

A DIY autumn wedding at the West Mill exclusive use wedding venue, Derby. Documentary wedding…
Unique Derbyshire Wedding Venues
Unique Derbyshire Wedding Venues

Unique Derbyshire Wedding Venues

Looking for somewhere different to get married in Derbyshire? I'm writing this just before engagement…
Family Photography Pavilion Gardens Buxton Derbyshire
Family Photography at Buxton Pavillion Gardens

Family Photography at Buxton Pavillion Gardens

The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton is a place very close to my heart. Hazel and…
Bride and Groom Wedding Portrait at Museum of Making Derby Silk Mill
Museum of Making Documentary Wedding Photographer

Museum of Making Documentary Wedding Photographer

“Part wedding, part festival and part creche, but 100% one of the best, most beautiful…
Best Man's Speech
Finding Your Voice As A Photographer

Finding Your Voice As A Photographer

I’ve studied as a filmmaker, writer, musician and photographer (I’ve only successfully made money out…
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stockton House Midlands Wedding Photographer
How To Start Planning A Wedding – A Complete Timeline

How To Start Planning A Wedding – A Complete Timeline

How to start planning a wedding Congratulations! You’re engaged, but what are you supposed to…
Bride and groom outside Wortley Hall Wedding Venue
Wortley Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

Wortley Hall Documentary Wedding Photographer

If you're looking for a Documentary Wedding Photographer in Sheffield to cover your special occasion…
Bride and Groom First Dance at Thorpe Gardens Wedding Reception
Thorpe Garden Wedding Photographer

Thorpe Garden Wedding Photographer

Thorpe Garden Wedding Photographer So, I just discovered I deleted this post by accident and…
Vintage Analogue Film Camera
How to make your digital photos look like analogue film

How to make your digital photos look like analogue film

ABOUT SIMON Hello, I'm Simon, I'm a documentary wedding photographer based in Derby When I'm…
Engagement photography derby, Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park Engagement Photography

Markeaton Park Engagement Photography

Outdoor woodland wedding ceremony at Morley Hayes
Morley Hayes Documentary Wedding Photographer

Morley Hayes Documentary Wedding Photographer

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Arnot Hill Park Documentary Wedding Photographer

Arnot Hill Park Documentary Wedding Photographer

A creative budget family wedding at Arnot Hill Park Registry office and Mellish Rugby Club.…
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Stockton House Midlands Wedding Photographer
Stockton House Wedding

Stockton House Wedding

A stunning outdoor wedding at Stockton House Wedding Venue in Shropshire. Reportage wedding photographer Simon…
Sharpes Pottery & Derby Museum and Art Gallery Wedding

Sharpes Pottery & Derby Museum and Art Gallery Wedding

An exciting and dynamic wedding at Sharpes Pottery Museum and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.…
Derbyshire Wedding Photographer
Millfields Farm Wedding Photographer

Millfields Farm Wedding Photographer

Rebecca & Colin's stunning countryside wedding at Millfields Farm in Derbyshire. Documentary wedding photographer Simon…
Bride and groom instant photo
Polaroid / instant film Wedding Photography

Polaroid / instant film Wedding Photography

Messing about with polaroids and instant film can be a great way to add freshness…
Calke Abbey Bride and Groom Wedding dance
Wedding Dance Floor Photographer

Wedding Dance Floor Photographer

I've always loved the part of the wedding where people hit the dance floor. This…
Brides walk towards Tipi
Bridge House Barn Wedding Photographer

Bridge House Barn Wedding Photographer

Bride and Groom Wedding Ceremony Derby Wedding Photographer
Riverlands Documentary Wedding Photographer

Riverlands Documentary Wedding Photographer

A Rustic, Boho wedding at Riverland Barns in East Yorkshire. Reportage wedding photographer Simon Dewey.
Allestree Park Engagement Photoshoot
Allestree Park Engagement

Allestree Park Engagement

Engagement photography allestree park
Curbar Edge Proposal Photoshoot in the Derbyshire Peak District
Derbyshire Peak District Proposal

Derbyshire Peak District Proposal

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Family Photography At Markeaton Park, Derby

Family Photography At Markeaton Park, Derby

A family photography session at Markeaton Park, Derby
Abi Nick Group / Formal Photo
Group Formal Photos At Your Wedding – A Survival Guide

Group Formal Photos At Your Wedding – A Survival Guide

I may not be the biggest fan of formal group photos - but here is…
Wedding Confetti Chimney House Kelham Island Sheffield
Chimney House Wedding Photographer

Chimney House Wedding Photographer

Weddings at The Chimney House The Chimney House at Kelham Island is a distinctive and…
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Family Lifestyle Photography At Home – Daisy and Maggie

Family Lifestyle Photography At Home – Daisy and Maggie

Two brides getting ready together
Why Do I Want Getting Ready Photos?

Why Do I Want Getting Ready Photos?

Why I Love Getting Ready Photos When you think of getting ready photos you're probably…