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Simon Hughes Photography

Simon Hughes Photography

Cockermouth, Cumbria
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    Ruth Sent on 11/01/2026
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    Stunning service, and such a gent!


    We had the best day at our wedding. Simon was a huge part of that - including settling our nerves before the big day! He was there for discussions and plans for rehearsals, we got some pre-wedding shots done which we love as well as a stunning set of photos from the day itself. He kept us to time, guided us without dictating, and came with back-up rainy day options for gorgeous photos too (always needed in the Lake District!) The photos and our special album are our very favourite keepsakes of the day. We both highly recommend Simon Hughes as anyone’s photographer. If we ever re-do our vows we’d choose him again :)
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    Chloe Sent on 28/12/2025
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    Highly highly recommend

    Simon was our photographer for our wedding on 13/12/25 and we would recommend him to anyone. He was really good communicating with us up until the wedding day and offered us a pre-wedding photoshoot before the day which really helped us feel relaxed in front of the camera ahead of the day! We got comments from our guests throughout the day of how good and kind Simon was and he helped to create such a lovely relaxed atmosphere on the day! The photos we have received so far are stunning and we can’t wait to see the rest of the album when we receive them
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    Natalie Sent on 16/11/2025
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    5* quality photography

    Simon recently provided the photography for our wedding. Absolutely flawless from consultation all the way through to the big day. Simon is polite and professional with great attention to detail. A true master of his craft.
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    Lucy Sent on 31/10/2025
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    Wonderful photographer

    If you want a photographer who listens to what you want whilst giving you ideas, who understands what you are trying to express and explain, who is a complete gentleman, who takes control without you feeling you’re being controlled, who delivers the day with a huge smile and making you laugh, who is patient and captures your whole day and night in stunning form…then just go ahead and book Simon!
    We honestly could not have picked a better person to have been such an important part of our day, our photographs are truly beautiful and they truly capture the magic of our day. Simon knows a little spot down by Lake Windermere where he took us for some stunning portrait photographs, it was exciting and fun and Simon made us feel completely at ease and the results are beautiful.
    Simon was in regular contact with us via email and we enjoyed a Zoom meeting to discuss our day which was really helpful as we live in Cambridgeshire. Simon arrived promptly on the wedding morning and he just blended into the day seamlessly.
    Andy and I can not say Thankyou enough for our treasured photos.
    We would strongly encourage anyone looking for a photographer to go ahead and book Simon, you will NOT be disappointed!
    Thankyou Simon xx
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    Katie Sent on 10/09/2025
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    A superb experience from start to finish 5*’s

    We contacted Simon having decided to elope to The Lake District. What set him apart from other photographers, was his natural, timeless beautiful pictures without the use of added filters, effects. These can always be added later!

    From point of first contact (at the enquiry stage) to our wedding day and beyond, his warm, friendly approach, timely response to emails no matter what question I asked, I knew that we had made the right choice in our photographer selection. He created a bespoke package for us as we had chartered a yacht after our wedding ceremony, added a videographer meaning that we have lasting memories of our special day.

    Our ceremony was at 11:00. Not only did Simon and Sam arrive promptly, but we were greeted with a smile which instantly put us at ease. My husband and I are totally camera shy people, but having over 200 pictures of our day shows that we felt relaxed. Simon also knew our venue and the area inside and out, even giving our chauffeur tips on where to park near the marina. All little touches that took the ‘stress’ out of our day.

    Simon, a big heartfelt thank you. Your warm professional, unobtrusive style is second to none. You played a huge part in making our wedding day truly incredible.

    If you are looking for a Lake District photographer. Simon is absolutely superb and we highly recommend him! 5 🌟’s
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    Charlie Sent on 21/07/2025
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    5 stars all round!!

    Simon was our photographer for our wedding and we could not have asked for any better. The process was seamless from start to finish. We found Simon on Hitched and instantly loved the natural style of photography and knew he’d be a perfect photographer for us. He replied to our enquiry very quickly and was very helpful answering all our questions. Closer to our big day Simon contacted us for a pre wedding meeting and photoshoot, it was very clear he knew exactly what he was doing and asked us questions which made our big day go perfectly to plan. Then he took some photos at our venue to help us ease into having our photo taken, this massively helped us on the day. At the wedding, Simon was flawless, he knew exactly what he was doing and where was best to be. He made us all feel so at ease in front of the camera and he had a perfect vision throughout the day, even checking a special weather app for breaks in the typical lakes weather so we got some beautiful photos in the sun. The photos themselves are absolutely wonderful and have captured our day beautifully, we really couldn’t have asked for any better and would recommend Simon to anyone getting married in the Lake District, he is a true professional and all round lovely, creative man! Thank you so much Simon for everything. You are a true artist and we are in love with all of our photos!
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    Katie Sent on 20/05/2025
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    Fantastic from the word go

    Simon has been an amazing photographer for our wedding. He has exceeded our expectations. From excellent communication all the way, a thorough telephone consultation organising the day and then on the day itself, the ultimate professional. He puts so much passion, attention to detail and consideration into the photos to get the best shots. The photos are truly amazing and we are blown away by how beautiful they have turned out. Couldn’t recommend enough. He really brought excellence to our overall wedding experience. Thank you, Simon.
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    Hannah and Daniel

    Simon was absolutely brilliant on our special day, he made us all feel relaxed with his friendly and professional manner. During our ceremony we didn’t even realise he was there which made the photographs natural and captured exactly how we were feeling. Our after ceremony photos were lovely and artistic, Simon has given us visual moments that will let us reminisce forever.

    Thank you so much Simon.
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    Danny Sent on 28/03/2025
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    Cannot recommend Simon enough

    Simon is a fantastic photographer. He has produced some amazing photos that have captured our day. He was brilliant in meeting with us before and setting out what to expect and how we could get the best photos. He listened to what we wanted and really delivered. We cannot recommend him enough and if you are considering using Simon and want a photographer that listens, is well organised, is reliable and produces fantastic work then you’ve found the right one for you.
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    Exceeded expectation!

    Simon went above and beyond our expectations as a wedding photographer. He was a great addition to our day and made us feel relaxed so that the process was as fun as possible. The outcome of the photos and the album is incredible. We are so happy that we can look back on our day with the beautiful photos that Simon took and edited.
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