No forced poses. No staged smiles. Just the wild, joyful, laugh-until-you-cry moments that make it yours. I’ll be there quietly, artistically, telling your story exactly as it unfolds.
Documentary Wedding Photographer Staffordshire
Real moments, real emotions. Your wedding day, captured truly.
Why fake memories when you can make them?
Why fake memories when your real ones are so much better? I’m not here to stage or direct.
I’m here to document—to preserve the raw, rich emotional story of your wedding in a way that goes beyond images and takes you right back to exactly how it felt.
In a world built on posed perfection, let’s do something different. I let your day breathe and unfold on its own terms—from quiet glances in the morning light to wild dance-floor energy.
What you’ll get are images that transport you—back to the laughter, the nerves, and every beautiful burst of emotion.
”I cannot begin to tell you how much I love your photos. You've honestly left us with the best gift ever. You capture moments, movements and most importantly, emotions. And then, you wrap them all up into gorgeous photos which tell story after story at every turn.
Claire & AdamArnott Hill Park 2022
Perfectly Imperfect
I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings since around 2015, and I still chase the honest, the unexpected, the beautifully messy moments. Whether you’re celebrating on a windswept moor or in a quirky museum venue, I’ll blend in, stay unobtrusive, and let the day—and your stories—shine through.
”The pictures arrived and what can I say? The amount of happy tears I shed looking through each one. The more I looked the more I spotted - the attention to detail Simon has is absolutely out of this world.
They are beyond beautiful, real and so full of love and care.
Caris & JoshThe Malthouse, 2024
They are beyond anything we could have dreamed of.
Hello, I’m Simon
Hi, I’m Simon— a midlands based wedding photographer and storyteller. With a decade of experience and a bit of a rebel streak, I specialise in documentary-style, alternative wedding photography: capturing the laughter, the tears, the energy, and the little in-between moments that make your day unforgettable.
No awkward posing. No broken smiles. Just you—authentic, relaxed, and having the best day of your life.
I’m a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (currently ranked #1 Wedding Photographer in Derby) , have won several This is Reportage awards and have been awarded Best Wedding Photographer In Derby by The Quality Business Awards two years in a row. I am also one of Photographers Keeping It Real’s Top 10 Photographers in the World 2024.
This year I’ve also gained LGBT+ Rainbow accreditation because I want to make sure I’m creating a positive and inclusive service.
I have had work published by The English Wedding Blog, Boho Weddings, Your East Midlands Wedding & Rock’N’Roll Bride.
My style is influenced by music, street photography and cinema, but ultimately it’s inspired by the people I meet and trying to do justice to telling their stories.
”Well, I honestly don’t know where to start. Thank you so much for our absolutely incredible photos ♥️ You have, without doubt, captured the essence of our day. We’ve cried & laughed so much this evening. My hearts bursting! I’m so incredibly happy we found you.
Amanda & DeanSt John’s Mexborough, 2022
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Looking for a documentary wedding photographer?
Ready to capture your day exactly as it was—honest, emotional, and beautifully real? Let’s chat. Drop me a line below, and I’ll get back to you within a day.