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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021
Last update: July 2024
Hi, and welcome to my Hitched profile. I’m Simon; a father of two amazing daughters and hotelier to two needy but awesome cats. I’m also a documentary wedding photographer based in both Hampshire and London, and proud to be a winner in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Hitched Wedding Awards. Over fifty weddings down, I enjoy a clean sweep of exclusively five star reviews from all my couples on both Google and Hitched.
I’m not precious about genres of photography but you’d probably characterise me as a documentary wedding photographer, because I like my imagery and therefore my couples, to be natural and relaxed, not contrived.
Why choose me?
I really care what you think and how you feel about the imagery I create for you. So as much as I am a supplier of a service to you, photographing your wedding is a critically important labour of love for me, and I’ll treat the day, and you as my client, as such.
So, if you want a natural wedding photographer to be with you, not just for the day but to capture the best bits from the nights celebrations, then choose me. When you ask for full day coverage, that’s what you’ll get.
If you want a documentary wedding photographer but still, you want someone who understands that you might not be super-comfortable in front of the camera and might need some gentle steering to help create natural, beautiful imagery, then choose me.
I choose to be as unobtrusive on the day as possible and unless you tell me otherwise, I’d rather forego a shot than dominate a moment of a ceremony at the expense of that undistracted moment for you. After all, you’re not choosing a photographer so that they can win awards; you’re choosing them to create images that you love.
When you look back on your imagery in the years that follow, I want you to remember the moments that happened and connect the emotions that were genuinely felt, picture by picture, rather than see images that were engineered or contrived by someone else.
Being a documentary wedding photographer is a fun role, but a serious business. So, I’ll plan my role on your day meticulously, communicate with you consistently, and will always work with back up equipment available in case something unexpected happens. I cover all of the South of the UK and further afield as required; in fact, I’ve received commissions from as far west as Cornwall and as far east as eastern Germany.
The bottom line is this: if you want me, I want in.
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Photocall
What does the wedding package include?
Petite Collection - three hour coverage, from £549
Essential Collection - full day coverage, from £1,899
Premium Collection - full day coverage and Henley Albums book, from £2,399
How far in advance should I contact you?
Offers excellent availability in 2024 and 2025
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, based in both Hampshire and London, covers the South of the UK but is available for further afield as required
What is the charge for travelling?
Full day coverage packages within 100 miles of Hampshire are inclusive; thereafter, travel expenses may be charged at 40ppm from SO32 postcode
What style of photos do you take?
Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
Simon's approach is, authenticity above everything else
What kind of equipment do you use?
Shoot with Sony mirrorless camera bodies and prime lenses. Primarily a natural light photographer but uses on and off camera lighting as required
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, shootproof online gallery for downloading of images
What's the delivery time for a photographic report?
3 months
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?
No
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?
All images are individually edited as required with some scope for discretionary editing at client's request. However, exceptional or extensive discretionary editing would be charged at £100 per hour
What are the forms of payment?
Bank transfer only
How do you work?
Simon works relentlessly to ensure that he captures as much of the day's events as possible, as authentically as possible. He operates professionally, unobtrusively and courteously
Served in
Dorset, East Central London, Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex
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27 reviews
100% recommend it
Charlotte Sent on 19/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Simon captured our day beautifully
We really couldn’t recommend Simon enough - he made our whole day so special, was a joy to spend time with and really was so committed to getting us the perfect shots. His candids are particularly stunning and we love our wedding photos - he’s perfectly captured our day.
Lucy J. Sent on 27/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have asked for more!
Simon was fantastic! He really took the time in the lead up to the wedding to talk us through the day and find out what we were after. The photos are truly beautiful. Simon stayed right into the evening, we couldn’t thank him enough for being so amazing! We would highly recommend Simon.
Charlotte P. Sent on 28/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Lost for words
Simon was absolutely incredible throughout the whole process. From the initial video call we just knew we had to secure him as our photographer. Simon is incredibly personable and has a very calming nature about him, making the idea of having photographs taken a fun and less daunting experience. And that’s exactly what it was! The quality of the photos are second to none - we were lost for words. He’s captured every emotion. Thank you so so much.
Honor Sent on 10/11/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating
Perfect photography
I’m so glad we chose Simon to be the photographer for for our wedding, The day was captured perfectly and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone!
Alexa W. Sent on 16/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Can't recommend Simon enough!
So glad we found Simon! Within minutes of chatting to him it's clear that he is GENUINELY passionate about what he does through the way he speaks about all the weddings he's worked on.
The images really speak for themselves! He turned a miserable grey day into something amazing! He goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot which meant wading through bushes and momentarily stopping traffic! My only complaint is that he couldn't have cloned himself so we could capture even more moments from the day.
Thank you so much Simon.
The images really speak for themselves! He turned a miserable grey day into something amazing! He goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot which meant wading through bushes and momentarily stopping traffic! My only complaint is that he couldn't have cloned himself so we could capture even more moments from the day.
Thank you so much Simon.
Sophie C. Sent on 02/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Superb - authentic and artistic
Simon is not only a superb technical photographer, but he genuinely cares about the couples and people he captures and succeeds in the challenging task of truly capturing the raw emotion in their key moments. We were blown away by his images, which made our day look as glorious as it felt. They captured all the love and emotion we felt. And he did all this so subtly and charmingly on the day. He was a delight to spend time with - a genuine, caring personality with enormous talent. Thank you Simon.
Natalie R. Sent on 07/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Magical - We can’t stop smiling at the photos
Our wedding was an incredible day and seeing the photos produced by Simon means we can forever look back at the day with the fondest of memories.
Every time we look at the photos, we see happiness and that is thanks to Simon. He was able to capture everyone at their best; acting naturally, enjoy themselves and being part of the moment. I can’t stop smiling. The difficult decision will be deciding which photos to have hung in our home!
Every time we look at the photos, we see happiness and that is thanks to Simon. He was able to capture everyone at their best; acting naturally, enjoy themselves and being part of the moment. I can’t stop smiling. The difficult decision will be deciding which photos to have hung in our home!
Jannie C. Sent on 18/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Exactly what we wanted!
Our experience with Simon was really amazing! From the moment we met over a video call you get the feeling that Simon was very interested in us as a couple and as people to get to know us even before we talked business. He gets to know you and what you like to get a feeling of what type of photos you would like and you can really see this in his work! By the time I actually met Simon in person was on the wedding day but it felt like we already knew each other. You can really see the passion he has for photography and he really knows what he is doing with the camera.
When we got our official wedding photos back from him, it was like reliving our wedding day with all the details and hidden moments he captured! You don’t even know that he is there and looking at the photos you know he was everywhere! His attention to detail is amazing, his guidance during the couple shoot was a pure joy!
We are very happy, no extremely happy with our photos! You get all the digital photos and can make your own wedding book! His work is amazing and would highly recommend Simon. If we ever (or my friends) need a photographer for a big occasion coming up, Simon will be the first number I will call.
Thank you Simon for your amazing work and all future couples will be very lucky and happy to have you as their Photographer!
Jannie & Jovita
When we got our official wedding photos back from him, it was like reliving our wedding day with all the details and hidden moments he captured! You don’t even know that he is there and looking at the photos you know he was everywhere! His attention to detail is amazing, his guidance during the couple shoot was a pure joy!
We are very happy, no extremely happy with our photos! You get all the digital photos and can make your own wedding book! His work is amazing and would highly recommend Simon. If we ever (or my friends) need a photographer for a big occasion coming up, Simon will be the first number I will call.
Thank you Simon for your amazing work and all future couples will be very lucky and happy to have you as their Photographer!
Jannie & Jovita
David M. Sent on 24/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommended
Being the most un photogenic and awkward person in front of a camera is not a good start. Simon made me feel very comfortable and made the sitting more like hanging out with a great friend. Informal, relaxed and natural without the awkward posing etc.
It’s clear that Simon is passionate about his photography and capturing the sentiment and mood rather than just the look. I’m delighted with the shots and would highly recommend Simon for portrait, professional head shots and weddings.
It’s clear that Simon is passionate about his photography and capturing the sentiment and mood rather than just the look. I’m delighted with the shots and would highly recommend Simon for portrait, professional head shots and weddings.
Rob P. Sent on 31/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Expert and well-mannered wedding photographer!
"Big thank you to Simon for his work in photographing our wedding so expertly. Cannot recommend him enough – thorough preparation, a wonderful manner and a pleasure to work with on the big day. Simon goes above and beyond to capture every important moment and subtle detail – our special day has been forever captured thanks to his brilliant work."
Laura M. Sent on 28/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Over the moon with our wedding photos
We got married in June this year and Simon photographed our day beautifully. We are over the moon with our photos and are exactly what we wanted. He captured so many beautiful moments without even being seen and did a great job of blending into the wedding without drawing attention to himself to make sure he got all the candid moments. Even in the last hour running up to the ceremony, we had a mishap with our florist and I was a little bit stressed and he did everything he could do calm the situation and help us out. Really lovely guy and a great photographer, I have been recommending him to everyone!
Lee S. Sent on 21/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Very Professional Wedding Photographer!
We chose Simon to photograph our wedding because of all of the photographers we spoke to, Simon by far was the most passionate about the day being all about us. He explained his style and this matched exactly what we wanted.
On the day, Simon arrived early and took photos of our venue. The photos he took of our day were absolutely fantastic! Simon also stayed late into the evening to capture the most amazing natural moments, and only once he was happy that he'd taken all of the right shots, and once he checked in with us, he finally left us to the last few dances.
Simon's communication throughout was fantastic and we are so happy to have received our link with so many great photos of our perfect day.
On the day, Simon arrived early and took photos of our venue. The photos he took of our day were absolutely fantastic! Simon also stayed late into the evening to capture the most amazing natural moments, and only once he was happy that he'd taken all of the right shots, and once he checked in with us, he finally left us to the last few dances.
Simon's communication throughout was fantastic and we are so happy to have received our link with so many great photos of our perfect day.
Courtney Sent on 25/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating
A truly amazing experience
Our photographer provided us with the most professional, personal, and all round lovely experience on our wedding day, capturing exactly what we envisioned for our wedding photographs. From beginning to end he went above and beyond helping us through the entire process. A lovely person passionate about what he does and this is reflected in his work. Would 100% recommend.
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