Kind words from happy couples!
“We are absolutely thrilled with our pictures from our January elopement wedding”
Here are some recent reviews from happy couples whose weddings I've had the privilege to capture in 2024/25. You can find more 5⭐️ reviews (over 110 in total) on Google and still more on my Hitched and Facebook profiles.
“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.”
“As soon as I found Simon's website I knew I'd found the right photographer! I fell in love with how Simon is able to naturally capture a moment and also include the beautiful surroundings in his photos. He made us feel completely comfortable and at ease and I think our photos truly illustrate that! We've been so pleased with our beautiful photos and we would highly recommend Simon if looking for a photographer around the Lake District area.”
“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.”
“We booked Simon as our photographer for our wedding at Cragwood in November 2024. He turned out to be an excellent choice, and he captured our day perfectly. Simon is highly organised and very personable. Despite Storm Bert making an appearance and changing the format of the day, he quickly came up with a new plan for the photographs. We have had amazing feedback from our guests and have no hesitation in recommending Simon.”
“Simon was amazing; we felt so relaxed and he got the natural pictures we wished for on our wedding day. He was kind and patient! Would highly recommend. The whole day was captured by Simon; the detail of the day was beautiful. He really listened to what we wanted from the pictures. We are so grateful for your photography skills. Thank you for being part of our special day and capturing the most heart warming moments of all our families and friends. The Rileys x”
“Planning a wedding can be stressful, but Simon made the photography aspect an absolute breeze. Simon was incredibly organised, communicative, and really took the time to understand what we wanted from the day. Simon was a calming presence. He seamlessly blended into the background, capturing all the important moments without us even noticing. And the photos themselves? Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much Simon, you went above and beyond for us and we love our photos.”
“We hired Simon to be our wedding photographer and it was the best decision, the photos are amazing, he guided us through the day on what to do, highly recommend.”
“Simon was amazing. The photos are brilliant. He captured the best day of our lives in a magical way; the photos are something we will treasure forever.
On the day I (groom ) was helped by Simon in so many ways; he showed me where to go, told me where to be; I would have been lost without him .
If you want perfect photos, a professional photographer, and the best aftercare, then Simon is the man. Thank you so much Duncan & Diane”
“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.”
“Simon made both myself and my wife (!!) feel very at ease on our wedding day. He was great at directing two people who are uncomfortable (or incapable!) in front of a camera. Thank you very much Simon for capturing our special day. 10/10 would recommend.”
“From the very beginning [Simon] was very professional. He was very knowledgeable and made things very easy for us. You could tell he was very experienced at what he does. The online wedding album was brilliant and our photo book wedding album that he made for us was absolutely gorgeous. We wouldn’t hesitate to use him again for another occasion and highly recommend him for anyone wanting a top quality and professional service. Thanks Simon!”
“Simon made our day a breeze, super organized and professional! Even though we were planning from the other side of the world he went above and beyond. And the photos, WOW, beautifully edited and really capturing the day exactly how we remember it. Highly recommend 👌”
“We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos that Simon captured. He made the whole process feel very easy. He knew exactly where all the best spots were at the hotel and also down by the lake. He made everyone feel at ease (myself included!) and just slotted into our day offering helpful advice and tips to get the best photos and keep us on track. Thank you so much Simon, we love our photos!”
“Simon beautifully captured our wedding at Cragwood Country House. We couldn’t be happier with the whole process. He knew our venue very well and all the best spots for our couples’ portraits and made us feel completely at ease. Our photographs are just stunning, and I highly recommend Simon to any couple getting married in and around the Lake District. Thank you so much!!”
“Wow! What can I say! From the moment we booked Simon, he was amazing! Responsive, friendly and professional! He offered us some pre-wedding photos and included our dog! They turned out amazingly! He made us feel at ease and comfortable whilst having our photos taken! We have just gotten our wedding photos back after just 4 weeks! They look unreal! We absolutely adore them! Thank you so much Simon! ❤️”
“We hired Simon for our wedding day and he was superb! He had a very calm and friendly manner about him on the day which put me at complete ease. We got married at the lakes and it rained all day, yet he managed to take some incredibly stunning photographs to capture the day.”
“Simon gave us lovely photos of our wedding day. Like many others we are not used to being photographed, and even though it was a ‘just the two’ wedding he made us feel at ease, it was great to have him as our photographer! Would recommend, thanks Simon :)”
“We would highly recommend Simon to photograph your special day! Simon was with us the whole day and was an integral part of how smooth and joyous the day was. Simon was so calm, patient, and warm and it made me (somewhat introverted) so relaxed on the day. The photos turned out beautifully (despite some rain) and have a lovely mixture of posed and candid.”
“Simon made everything so easy, he was amazing at getting candid pictures of everyone having a good time and got all the important parts as well as the more silly ones. He was definitely the perfect photographer and was so nice, polite and professional!! Thank you so much Simon, your pictures really captured the fun we had on our wedding day!!”
“Simon was extremely friendly and accommodating to our needs, well presented on our wedding day and professional throughout. Our photos are truly amazing and we can't thank simon enough for all his hard work and effort. We thank you so much for being part of making our day special. You have a wonderful skillset for photography and captured every special moment and more.”
“We booked Simon as he was recommended by the hotel and he did not disappoint. On the day, Simon was fab, I was worried about lots of time being taken up with posed photos and opted for just a few and then candid photos. We received some “taster” photos a couple of weeks after the wedding and after seeing them I couldn’t wait to see the rest!! We have them [all] now and I am over the moon, he captured the wedding exactly how we discussed. Thanks Simon, you captured the day perfectly!”
“We spoke and met with Simon a few times before our wedding day and his passion for photography was very clear. His experience of weddings in the lakes and in particular at our venue helped him produce some truly breathtaking photos and in turn guided us seamlessly, fulfilling all the photos we could have wanted on a strict timeline. He was also a calming presence on our day, helping us to feel relaxed and at ease throughout the entire day.”
“I would not hesitate to recommend Simon to any couple getting married in the Lake District. He is professional, calm and polite. We have received compliments that our wedding photographs look like a magazine editorial, and I cannot give higher praise than that! I do not think our wedding would have gone so smoothly without him. Many of our guests have commented on how good he was at making them feel at ease. Thank You so much Simon, you made our wedding day so special!”
“We highly recommend Simon for anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the Lake District. He captured our elopement wedding perfectly and made us feel so at ease. He knew our chosen venue really well and knew all the locations to get some fantastic photos. He communicated really well from the moment we registered interest. Very impressed and pleased. Thank you Simon.”
“We had Simon do our wedding photography in January and we genuinely could not have asked for anyone better! My Husband and I absolutely hate having our photo taken and we were so nervous for our pictures, but Simon helped put us at ease and made the day such a wonderful experience! Our photos have come out wonderfully and have been a hit with absolutely everyone.”
