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Last update: October 2024

“Simon’s technical skill coupled with his ability to put you at ease with his humour and relaxed nature guarantees he captures your wedding not as a hired professional but from inside your day as a friend might. If that friend was an award winning photographer.”

Hi, I'm Simon, based in Bideford- Devon, I'm married and have 2 daughters. I create authentic images for weddings across the South West and beyond. I love wedding photography and it will show not only in the final product but throughout your day; one of the most common features in reviews and comments is how much not only couples but guests loved my involvement and interaction in their day. That's a really important part of my service, I won't just be your photographer, I'll be guiding you through the day and will be focused on giving your guests an amazing experience.

I have the best job in the world.

As both an extrovert and a creative, I consider photography as my language. I'm energised by the people I work with - I love getting to know you, your family and friends and capturing moments that are meaningful to you. My goal when you work with me is to help you feel confident and comfortable in front of my camera.

Everyone deserves to have beautiful photos taken of themselves and genuinely enjoy the experience.

l'd describe my photography as creative, candid, and fun. I develop an enjoyable and relaxed environment by providing a mix of prompts and poses unique to each client.

My editing is enhanced-true-to-colour. I want to elevate, not alter the colours you've selected for your wedding day.

My most comprehensive package features full-day coverage (I often stays until 11:00pm) with documentary and traditional-style photography; all images are developed in both timeless colour and classic black and white and delivered on a USB as well as an online gallery. Packages range from £800-£1500 plus as I've had the pleasure of photographing some truly original weddings (e.g. whole weekend festival style when I've stayed the night, multi-day Indian weddings and tiny elopement style weddings with just two guests), I therefore offer a bespoke service in order that I can provide you the very best coverage of your wedding. If you've got a particular budget in mind- I can quickly tell you what I can do for you.

I will be bringing my 360 camera, Go-Pro and drone to your wedding*. We can use the fun cameras to record your ceremony from the registrar's table, attach it to the groom, put it on your dog's collar, stick it on a selfie stick, ask a flower girl or pageboy to go around interviewing your guests and even strap it to a bottle of whisky in the evening and have it passed around. What ideas have you got?

I will use the drone to take stunning videos to contextualise your wedding. Perhaps starting off looking at the two of you before flying up and off over fields or the sea (or photographs of the two of you dancing from above). I'm excited and inspired by the possibilities of this new tech.

*platinum and titanium service, weather permitting.

For testimony/reviews, portfolio, blog and a full explanation of my services please see my website. https://www.acronymphotography.com

Let’s make something beautiful. I look forward to hearing from you.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Digital album
High resolution photos
Other (Drone stills photography and video (weather and venue permitting) plus I've often got a 360 and GoPro in my bag we can play with)

What does the wedding package include?

Platinum: groom/bridal prep, leave 11pm ish. Titanium: I stay v late but miss the prep. Gold: groom/bridal prep to 1hr-ish after 1st dance. Silver: half a day. Plus bespoke options. Details on my site

How far in advance should I contact you?

I think contacting photographers should be number 2 on your list, so as soon as you've found your venue I'd love to hear from you

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, the South West usually but if you've got an exciting proposal in mind please get in contact as I can always stay the night before and or after your day

What is the charge for travelling?

Assuming it's within the South West I don't charge

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I'm friendly (occasionally sarcastic) and I'll get to know you and your guests and because of that everyone drops their guard and photographs are natural; it will feel like I'm a guest not a supplier

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use Nikon cameras: Z9, Z8 with prime lenses (these fast lenses offer the very best quality and allow me to blur out the background for that gorgeous creamy look we all love)

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, i use Pixieset for you to share images whilst the USB packed full of images works its way to you in the post

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

I would only charge for extra time if a couple choose to change the booking from a half day to a full day, if it's just an hour or two I wouldn't dream of charging- I love my job!

What are the forms of payment?

Most people pay with bank transfers, I only ask for a small deposit

How do you work?

"Simon's technical skill coupled with an ability to put you at ease with humour and a relaxed nature guarantees he captures your wedding not just as an award winning professional but as a friend."

Served in

Devon and Somerset

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Rebecca Sent on 03/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect photographer for our perfect day

We were immediately drawn to Simon’s professional yet relaxed attitude to wedding photography. His website was thorough and showcases some beautiful images. When we made our initial enquiry with him, we clicked, and we shared stories of attending Glastonbury over the years! We felt that he would be a good fit for our day, and we were right! Everyone on the day complimented how great he was. He had a calming attitude and offered guidance and support, and was happy to answer any questions that we had along the way. We were so glad to meet with him a few months before the wedding to discuss the finer details and have some pre-wedding shots taken. This helped us understand certain direction and what sorts of things would be expected on the day. Simon offered great advice which we were so grateful for.
The images are vast and beautiful. The story of our day is beautifully captured with a mix of candid and formal photographs and we have been excited to look through these and share with our friends and family. We received a few photos the day after our wedding which was a lovely touch for us to view on our way to our mini-moon. The full package was received a few weeks after. The USB is filled with all images in colour and another album in black and white. We also had the added benefit of the drone which Simon used to capture an amazing photo of our guests at the venue. We love the photos so much and we were so happy to have Simon involved with our day. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for their special day.
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Caroline Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer we could of hoped for.

So where do we start!….What an absolute find Simon was!

We could make this review really short and simply say “what they said!👇”, but we feel we owe Simon more than that.

From our first initial chat to receiving our USB stick full of photographs, Simon has been an absolute pleasure to work with! His relaxed, fun, yet professional manner was a hit with everyone and his experience and pre ceremony tips for us, helped settle our nerves and made the…what we thought maybe awkward…posed shots a pleasure to do…he definitely got the best out of us for these…we almost look like professional models!!
He was also able to slide in to the background seamlessly and capture the essence of our day perfectly with his less formal shots…with each photo bringing back a smile and special memory for us.

Simon was also able to contribute so much more to our day than just his amazing photography skills…We honestly feel that if it weren’t for him, our day would have been a whole lot more stressful and nowhere near as enjoyable if he hadn’t also naturally stepped up to guide us through it and do things that we feel should really have been being done by the venue’s staff. He definitely went above and beyond what we, or any of our guests, were expecting from a photographer.

We, our families and our guests, have nothing but the utmost gratitude for ALL Simon did for us on the day and would not hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone that is looking for the perfect wedding photographer.

The Sage’s xx
Amber
Amber Sent on 15/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Day

Simon was an absolutely fantastic photographer and our pictures came out amazing. He was very easy to contact and had amazing ideas for where to take pictures and how to pose. Would highly recommend. Aaron Redman and Amber Redman.
Georgia
Georgia Sent on 17/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The prefect day!

Simon captured our day perfectly! We were both very relaxed and unsure of what sort of photos we wanted so we let Simon take the rains and we were not disappointed. Every single photo was amazing, all 1,215 of them!!
Simon put us at ease as soon as he arrived and had us all laughing. He helped us to get photos that summed up our day perfectly and I will forever be grateful for him for giving us the best photos of the best day of our lives!
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Dillon Sent on 23/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

‘The Greatest Day Of Our Lives’

Wow!!! We have just received our wedding photos and we are absolutely overwhelmed with how they have turned out.

Simon truly does capture every detail, and I mean EVERY detail and really does care about what he does. The final picture was as important to him as it was to us and you can really tell how passionate he is about his profession. We got married at a venue where there wasn’t many opportunities for intimate photos. Simon was only too happy to take us off site to capture us having a moment to ourselves. It really was worth it and we are so glad we went off and did that.

He was there for us through every moment of our wedding day, offering us any advice and support he could. We could not have got through the day without him. We were surprised to be sent a selection of sneak peak photos the very next morning which we were so happy with. That made us more excited about seeing the final collection!

Once again, thank you Simon. It was the best day ever and you made it that!
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Jade Sent on 15/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a guy

We completely lucked out, finding Simon as our wedding photographer. He is beyond, recommendable. He is personable, fun and clearly genuinely loves his job. When you pair this wonderful man with one of the most memorable day of your life, the outcome is beautiful. And when you receive your exceptionally high-quality, professional photographs after your wedding day and they feel like a ‘bonus’ to Simon being there on your day, you count your blessings and know you found the right man. Thank you so much Simon, for being YOU. We are so appreciative that you were the person who captured and shared our day with us.
Isabel
Isabel Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding photographer

Simon was great from the get go, we had a chat on the phone and he instantly put me at ease and gave me a feel for his personality and photography style. He was always very quick to respond to any queries and very friendly. On the day he brought great energy, spoke to all the guests, helped out with anything he could and gave great advice. The photos turned out beautifully and we love having them up in our home, they really capture the day perfectly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Simon!
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Jonathan Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simon at Acronym Photography is AMAZING

What can we say about Simon....

From the very first enquiry on the phone, to our first meet & greet (in the pub!!) piror to the big day, he made us feel so relaxed. (even though, supporting a black eye when we first met.....we liked to set you a challange :-) )

On the wedding day, his approach, agian was fantastic and our guests mentioned how amazing he was with them. The end result was some truly magical photos, which now have pride and place around our home and shared with family and friends.

As others have already said, It felt like he had become our friend by the end of it and we will genuinely miss him too....

If you are still looking for a wedding photographer, then stop seraching and get in contact with Simon, we could not recommend him enough.

Simon, you are amazing. Thank you for making our day special.

Helen & Jon x
Adele
Adele Sent on 28/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, professional and hilarious!

Simon did a great job at our wedding from start to finish. His professionalism was unbeatable and creativity was like no other. Thank you for walking through our day step by step and capturing the best moments ❤️. To say I would recommend him simply isn’t enough!
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Katie Sent on 22/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous photographer!

Simon provided us with wonderful photos for our special day. He was very organised and had good control of everybody... which is hard with so many people!
Thank you Simon!
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Chloe Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer money can buy

Simon not only made our day by capturing it all but he made it by attending. He really has such a passion for photography and his photos really tell that themselves. He gets to know you and makes you feel at ease! He gave us pointers and tips which without them we would have been lost!
He really has such an eye for detail and makes you laugh! We couldn’t have chose a better man for the job. He has such an amazing personality which really helps makes you feel at ease and easy to pose for the camera!
The detail he gives is immaculate, down to the delivery of the final product. You can really tell he cares not only about capturing your big day but making sure you’re happy and comfortable.
I couldn’t recommend this man enough, we will never stop singing his praises and so did all of our guest. I will never stop looking at the memories he captured for us and we will cherish them for ever.
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David Sent on 22/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t ask for more

Simon has been fantastic with us from start to finish. We went for the titanium package which includes an engagement shoot. Simon worked with us (and our two greyhounds!) to get to know us and get us relaxed in front of the camera.
On the day of the wedding Simon turned up an hour early and didn’t leave til well after 10pm. Everyone loved him, no one noticed him taking photos and the results are brilliant. We had all of our professional photos back within 2 weeks of the wedding! Simon really helped to make our day special and listened to what we wanted from the photos and the experience. He goes over and above, we couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
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Georgia Sent on 25/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Georgia Jackson

Wow what can we say, Simon is absolutely incredible from start to finish. His enthusiasm and passion for his work is so evident. Simon went above and beyond to make our day special and as stress free as possible. We would highly recommend Simon to any person looking for a photographer that is able to keep to a tight schedule with a smile on his face and love for his work. Thank you thank you thank you! The Jackson’s xxxx
Jennie
Jennie Sent on 03/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer

Simon was extremely professional and helpful from start to finish, he gave lots of advice to us before the day to ensure we got the best possible photos, including a test shoot at the venue. He stayed for nearly 12 hours which we really appreciated as we got to capture the whole day and evening. After the wedding he followed up within a week with the online gallery and finished photos which was amazing considering there were over 1000 shots! It was a pleasure having Simon as our wedding photographer and would highly recommend his services!
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Jess Sent on 14/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

We got married last month and it was an incredible day start to finish thanks to our incredible photographer Simon from Acronym photography!

He captured beautiful shots that we will be able to treasure forever. Not only did he make us feel super relaxed throughout the day our guests also felt super relaxed and loved his personality. He also took his time to capture photos on the beach which was such a special moment as it was just the two of us.

We can’t recommend him enough!

Thank you so much Simon for making our special day even more amazing by sharing it with us.

Love from Mr and Mrs Hinton xx
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