I was brought up on Kerrang, NME and Q magazine, and my coffee table books are full of vinyl cover art and street photography. I love grain, blurriness, and not eliminating parts of memories, story, feeling for the sake of prettiness. My influences are the great documentary photographers such as Jane Bown, Josef Koudelka, Alex Webb, Mary Ellen Mark – and cinematographers who understand that a frame isn’t just a picture, it’s a feeling. The way light, movement and shadow can carry an entire emotional world without a word being spoken. That’s what I’m chasing on your wedding day.
Hello, I’m Simon
About Me
I’m an outsider, an introvert and a bit of a geek. I’ve been capturing weddings across Derbyshire and the Peak District for 15 years and also mixing in some documentary family photography. I hold Rainbow Accreditation with Derbyshire LGBT+, live in a Neurodiverse household and warmly welcome couples of all backgrounds and identities.
I live in Derby with my wife, three children and a shamelessly uncurated selection of pets, musical instruments and vintage film cameras.
Awards
The Wedding Photojournalist Association, This is Reportage, Nine Dots, Fearless, The Wedding Industry Awards, Photographers Keeping It Real
Featured
BBC, Sky, The Derby Telegraph, Derbyshire Life, Derbyshire Magazine, Brides, English Wedding Blog, Love My Dress, Boho Weddings and Rock and Roll Bride
“Simon has such a talent for catching the essence of a moment and making everyone feel at ease.”
– Josie & Dan
The Art of Being Yourself
If you’ve made it this far, chances are you want something a little different for your wedding day. You want the grain, the energy, the raw emotion, and zero nonsense.
2027 dates are filling up fast – let’s make sure we’re a perfect fit.
