BEAUTIFUL, CALM Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN Sussex & BEYOND

I’m Simon – a Wedding photographer working across Sussex and throughout the UK.

I’ve covered over 500 weddings and what matters isn’t how the day looks – but how it feels. That experience means I’m calm, considered and unobtrusive – anticipating moments and stepping in only when it’s genuinely helpful – giving you space to be yourselves and let your day unfold, naturally.

If my approach sounds like a good fit, you’re welcome to get in touch and we can discuss your plans.

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Recommended by the best SUSSEX wedding venues

Pelham House | Firle Place | Balcombe Place | Nymans | Chiddingstone Castle | Goodwood House | Montague Farm | The George at Rye | Cowdray Park | Fitzleroi Barn | The Party Field | Rumbolds Farm | Brookfield Barn | Grittenham Barn

“Having Simon there on our wedding day was lovely… his calm and kind energy helped keep us calm too! We had great fun with him throughout the day, and there was never a moment that felt too imposing or staged.”

CHLOE & JAVI

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MY APPROACH

It’s all about the feeling of the day. I’m there to help things run smoothly, but also preserve it.

I work in a calm, quiet & unobtrusive way, but am happy to step in and offer support or gentle guidance when it’s genuinely helpful, before dropping into the background to give you space to enjoy the day.

The couples I work with are often not ‘centre-of-attention’ type people, instead choosing to make their day about their family and friends – so my approach is always focused on people, not performance.

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Confetti moment in the garden at Pelham House

Awards and Features

The Wedding Industry Awards | the Wedding Photojournalists Association | The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers | Fearless Photographers | Rock my Wedding | Rock & Roll Bride | Ruffled | Before the Big Day | One Fab Day | Style Me Pretty | Vogue

I can’t put into words how fabulous you are and how much we appreciated you being there on our wedding day. Your quiet but reassuring presence was so appreciated, particularly in the morning when things suddenly got quite hectic in the dressing room and then at the church when I started wobbling… And then throughout the day, encouraging us during the photos, helping to arrange my dress and generally sorting me out. When I was feeling quite overwhelmed I took a lot of reassurance from you- so really, truly, thank you.

IZZIE & CHARLIE

Frequently asked questions

I work in a documentary way, which means most of what I photograph happens naturally rather than being directed. I’m paying attention to what’s unfolding and responding to it, rather than setting things up.

That said, I’m not hands-off to the point of being absent. I’ll give light, confident direction where it genuinely helps (usually around couple and group portraits) but the aim is always to keep things relaxed and unforced. Nothing stiff, nothing overly choreographed.

Most couples I work with tell me they don’t feel comfortable being photographed, and that’s exactly who this approach works best for. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Sussex who prioritises real moments over performance, you’ll likely feel at ease with how I work.

I tend to sit somewhere in the middle – present, aware, and helpful when needed, but never intrusive.

Most of the day I’m quietly observing and anticipating moments as they happen. If something needs a gentle nudge – family group photos, portraits, timing – I’ll step in calmly and keep things moving without turning it into a production.

The goal is that you’re able to stay present with your friends and family, rather than feeling managed or pulled away. Couples often describe my role as a steady, reassuring presence rather than “the photographer”, which is exactly how I like it to feel.

Yes. While I’m based in Sussex, I photograph weddings across the UK and travel regularly for the right kind of day.

Location isn’t the deciding factor for me – the way the day is planned and the people involved matter far more. Whether it’s close to home or further afield, my approach stays the same: working calmly, blending in, and documenting the day as it unfolds.

If you’re planning something that feels personal, relaxed, and people-focused, I’m always happy to travel.

Most couples I work with want their day covered from getting ready through to the early part of the evening, essentially from when things start to feel real, to when the celebrations are properly underway.

I don’t work to rigid, minute-by-minute schedules. Instead, I think in terms of the natural shape of the day: preparations, ceremony, time with guests, portraits, and the evening atmosphere.

When you get in touch, we’ll talk through what your day looks like and what matters most to you, and I’ll advise on what level of coverage makes sense. The aim is always to give you space to enjoy the day, without feeling rushed or watched.

Occasionally, yes – when it genuinely suits the day.

Some couples like the idea of having the atmosphere and movement of the day captured alongside the photographs, and in those cases I can work in both photo and video. I document weddings in film in the same way I do in photography. Calmly and unobtrusively, with a focus on people, their relationships and the moments that matter.

Some couples choose film on its own. Others pair it with photography for a more complete record of the day. Either way, the intention is the same: to preserve what it felt like to be there.

SOME RECENT SUSSEX WeddingS

Simon – thank you so much again. We love everything you’ve shared but most importantly we had the best two days with you. For two people who don’t feel comfortable in front of a camera, you made us feel so at ease from the moment we met you, we had so much fun and loved getting to know you. You’re a really special guy and we are annoyed that we won’t be having another wedding so we can spend more time with you!

Katie & Alex

If this feels like the right fit, you’re welcome to get in touch.

I photograph and film weddings across Sussex and further afield, and take on a limited number each year. I’m drawn to days that are relaxed, people-centred, and focused on connection rather than performance.

If you’d like to talk through your plans and see whether it feels like a good match, you can reach out below.

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