Most wedding photography interrupts your day.

This Doesn’t.

Be in it.

I’ll take care of the rest.

See How a full wedding feels

Most wedding photography interrupts your day.

This Doesn’t.

Be in it.

I’ll take care of the rest.

See How a full wedding feels

Documentary WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER ACROSS Sussex, SURREY, KENT & HAMPSHIRE

If you want to actually enjoy your wedding.

we’ll get on.

If you want to spend it posing, we won’t.

I’m Simon

I’m a wedding photographer covering Sussex, Surrey, Kent & Hampshire.

I’ve photographed more than 500 weddings, so you know you’re in good hands.

Most couples I work with don’t want to spend their day being photographed.

They just want to be in the day, surrounded by the people they love – and have it captured properly.

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Recommended by many of 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

A few REAL Weddings:

My whole approach is about how your wedding feels as it’s happening. That’s best seen in action – real days filled with real moments.

“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.”

KATIE & ALEX

Marquee Wedding, Private Residence

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Lilly & John’s Story

Lilly & John were married on a gorgeous Autumn day at one of my favourite venues, Pelham House in Lewes.

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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

“Your quiet but reassuring presence was so appreciated… When I was feeling quite overwhelmed I took a lot of reassurance from you.”

IZZIE & CHARLIE

BALCOMBE PLACE

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Chloe & Javi’s Story

A fusion of British and Spanish Cultures set against the backdrop of a castle. Chloe & Javi know how to celebrate in style.

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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.

Most couples I work with say that, but my approach is conversational and relaxed – often you’ll be unaware I’m taking photographs and for those brief moments where you’re more camera aware, during the couple photos of group photographs for example, I’ll be chatting and encouraging you gently – to reduce any anxiety and help you get the best from your photos.

EAST SUSSEX WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

I grew up in Brighton and spent most of my younger years in Lewes, Uckfield & Seaford. Safe to say, I’m very familiar with everything East Sussex has to offer. From the beautiful South Downs to the Beaches, to the Ashdown Forest – Wherever you are getting married, I’m always happy to offer guidance or advice to ensure you get the best from your day. Whether that’s helping to tweak timelines to give you a little break, smoothing the logistics of moving between venues or connecting you with the best suppliers.

I now live in Worthing in West Sussex, so spend lots of time out and about in Pulborough, Steyning, Horsham and Chichester. I love nothing more than taking a cappucino to go and a croissant to Petworth Deer Park. West Sussex is home to some of my absolute favourite wedding venues – places like Goodwood House and Cowdray Park – the kind of special places you don’t usually get to see. I’m also very experiencesd with weddings at private residences or in Marquees.

WEST SUSSEX WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

I’m based just outside of Brighton and cover weddings all across East Sussex & West Sussex, I also often venture further afield into Surrey, Hampshire, Kent & London. Genuinely though, if you’re planning a people focused day and my approach sounds like a good fit – I’ll travel wherever you need me.

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.

Absolutely, many of the weddings I’ve been a part of across Sussex have taken place in country houses or in marquees in private residences. There’s something very natural about hosting a wedding in a marquee – the softness of the light and the intimacy of the space lends itself well to my relaxed, informal and unobtrusive approach.

I’m not focused on packages or length of coverage, I keep everything intentionally simple. Rather than working from fixed length packages, I focus on what the day actually needs.

In practice, this means I’ll work with you to understand the overall shape of your day, whats important to you and how best to document it, so we’re not worrying about start times or end times during the day itself.

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.

“His calm and kind energy helped keep us calm too… there was never a moment that felt too imposing or staged.”

CHLOE & JAVI

Chiddingstone Castle

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If it sounds like the right fit

I take on a limited number of weddings each year, mainly across Sussex and the South of England, and work best with couples who want the day to feel relaxed, natural and unforced.

If that sounds like you, get in touch and tell me a little about your plans.

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