Based in Mirfield, Simon Butler Photography specializes in a natural, vibrant documentary style that’s perfect for couples planning a fun, relaxed wedding. Simon focuses on capturing the love, laughter, and candid moments that make your day truly unique.
Known for his warm and approachable style, Simon is passionate about making you and your guests feel comfortable. He blends seamlessly into your celebration, capturing genuine emotions as they unfold. Rather than staging photos, Simon prefers to “find” the perfect moments, ensuring your images reflect the true spirit of your wedding—from happy tears to joyful laughter.
Simon Butler Photography knows every wedding is unique. Whether you’re planning a micro-wedding or have special requests, bespoke quotes are available. Additional options like a second photographer and wedding albums can also be arranged. While based in West Yorkshire, Simon is happy to travel across Yorkshire and beyond to capture your special day.
The wedding of Siobhan and Martin at the wonderful Darwin Holiday Cottages in the beautiful Peak District full of happiness, lovely guests, fireworks and plenty of sparkle(rs)!
Friendly, relaxed, organised, artistic and flexible.
That I give the happy couple a wonderful record of their big day.
Ask your photographer to take some photos of the two of you later in the day - say between the end of the wedding breakfast and the start of the evening do - as the lighting will be less harsh and the photos much more flattering.
I first meet with the couple at the venue(s) a few months before the wedding to plan the day. I then follow this up with a draft plan which the bride and groom can then modify via email until it's exactly what they want.
The bride and groom walking through a "tunnel" of their guests throwing confetti / blowing bubbles / holding sparklers. Much better than a free for all session.
A photo of a bride and groom holding each other with the bride appearing to have written "Love" with a sparkler.
That you talk this over with your photographer at your pre-wedding meeting at the venue so you can plan for rain. You can either take photos inside the venue or make use of pretty coloured umbrellas that match your chosen colour scheme if you venture outside.
Buying a digital camera in 2004 was the next gadget to buy, this led to me getting into photography, buying a "proper" digital SLR camera in 2006 and studying for a photography A-Level at evening classes from 2006-08. I then set up my part-time photography business in 2009.