Simon Dewey Photography

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Hi, I'm Simon 👋
Creative
Authentic
Documentary
A documentary wedding photographer for relaxed weddings and events - my photography is all about putting you back in the moment and letting you relive your special day.
Hello, I'm Simon I use photojournalism to capture the big, the small, and the almost missed moments of unique weddings for free-spirited couples who aren’t raving fans of traditional wedding photography. If you like your wedding photography unobtrusive, relaxed and a bit offbeat have a look around here and my website. I've currently got limited availability for 2025 and am booking for 2026 - so please get in touch early to secure your date.
Simon Dewey Photography Pricing & Costs
£1,050 - £2,000
Each of my 3 wedding photography packages have been designed to include everything you need. All packages include travel around Great Britain. Please note discounts if local to Derby
Full day package
From
£1,650
Up to 10 hours coverage + Pre-wedding consultation + Online Gallery + Access to professional print labs + £150 discount for weddings within 25 miles of Derby
What's included
Pre-wedding consultation to get a plan together for the day
Support before the big day - ask me anything, anytime.
Online gallery for you to download your photos & share with friends
Access to professional print labs
Hand-edited images 4-5 weeks after the wedding
Half Day
From
£1,150
Up to 5 hours coverage + Pre-wedding consultation + Online Gallery + Access to professional print labs + + £100 discount for weddings within 25 miles of Derby
Everything Package
From
£2,150
Up to 12 hours Coverage + Pre-wedding consultation + Online Gallery + Access professional print labs + A 10 inch Folio Fine Art Album (Worth £550) + £150 discount for weddings within 25 miles of Derby
Simon Dewey Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Alternative
Natural

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Online Shop
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Simon Dewey Photography Full Description
Unconventional, unstaged & unobtrusive wedding photography for chilled couples who want to relax and enjoy their wedding day Whether you're getting married in a cinema, art gallery, or your back garden; my photography is all about telling your unique story and recreating the atmosphere of your wedding day so you can relive it again and again. From the electricity of the morning preparations to the energy of the wedding dancefloor and all the beats inbetween. Get in touch and tell me about your plans.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Simon Dewey
Hello, Thank you for your interest in my work.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(67)
Simon & Amy
Happy couple married in March
March 2024
Memories to look back on for the rest of our life

If you're looking for someone to take natural, beautiful photos of your big day, look no further. Simon was able to capture every moment of our big day and somehow remain pretty much invisible. Memories to look back on for the rest of our life due to the wonderful work he did. Couldn't speak more highly of him.

Rebekah & Philip
Happy couple married in December
December 2023
Beautiful, natural photos

Where do we start?! Simon was so relaxed and unflappable. As plenty of people surely say, neither of us love having our photo taken, but Simon has a calming approach and doesn’t demand anything of you that you don’t want or aren’t comfortable with. We have beautiful, natural photos that captured the day just as it unfolded.

Sarah and Sam
Happy couple married in November
December 2023
Exceptional photographs

We knew what we wanted from a photographer and Simon delivered far beyond our expectations. The excitement and happiness of the day was captured perfectly. Be it a photo from the church or an action shot of the dance floor, every photo beams with style and emotion. We could not be happier. On top of that Simon is an awesome guy and it was a pleasure to have him be a part of the day. Thank you Simon!

Grace & Brett
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
We love every single one of them

I could not recommend Simon enough as a wedding photographer. As people who aren’t really photogenic, the photos from our wedding have come out perfectly, and captured the day and the mood exactly as it was. We love every single one of them and how unique and true to us and our day they are. Having spoken to guests, the overarching theme was that nobody noticed Simon was even there and the photos really reflect that

Emily & Luke
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
We have ended up with the most incredible photos

Choosing Simon as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. We were drawn to his documentary style as neither of us are particular fans of posing for photos! ...We have ended up with the most incredible wedding photos, they have caputred all emotions of the day and when we look at them we are transported back to exactly how we felt.

Jen & Rob
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Absolutely brimming with love and joy

We are SO pleased we chose Simon to document our wedding ceremony. we had an unusual venue and wedding, and wanted images that not only showed what the day looked like, but what the day felt like. Simon absolutely smashed the brief out of the park. not only are his images incredibly beautiful, but they are absolutely brimming with love and joy. his eye for light and and perspective has produced some truly gorgeous pictures that we are going to love forever!

Edina & Nikita
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
We are so obsessed with the photos

Simon is a very talented photographer. I'm so happy we chose him. He took amazing photos and managed to capture all the beautiful and important moments of our wedding. We are so obsessed with the photos and the quality is really good too. If you're looking for a super photographer for your wedding, Simon is the perfect man for the job. I highly recommend him.

Kerry & Steven
Happy couple married in June
July 2023
Good memories from our day

Simon was with us for the whole day, including my bridezilla moments in the morning. He has captured some special times throughout the day not just of us but of our wonderful bridal party & guests. Only reason we have not given a 5 star review is because some shots are slightly out of focus (not many) and we would have liked a few more formal shots

Ellie & Tom
Happy couple married in March
March 2023
Will Make You Feel Totally At Ease

It was an absolute delight working with Simon. He's so chilled out and helped make my husband and I feel so comfortable and at ease. Looking at some of the images Simon captured, we keep remarking 'I didn't even notice him stood there!' or 'How did he get that shot without us realising?' - this is exactly what we were looking for, and we found it with Simon. My husband and I are not keen on being in the limelight at all, but Simon kept everything low key and relaxed - he perfectly captured the e

Emily & Luke
Happy couple married in January
January 2023
We have ended up with the most incredible photos

Choosing Simon as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. We were drawn to his documentary style as neither of us are particular fans of posing for photos! On the day Simon really took his time to understand the venue and where he would look for us to have photos throughout the day. We have no idea how he did it, but he managed to be in all the right places at the right time and (in the best way possible) we didn't notice at all!

Simon Dewey Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

A wedding at Odda's Chapel on a rainy october day - the whole country was absolubtley flooded - but the photos drip with atmosphere and emotion.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Unstaged, Unconventional, Emotive, Scuzzy, Artistic

What about your business are you most proud of?

Making it my own thing - I don't think anyone else really makes photos the same way I do. And although I often feel like I'm out on a limb it's those individual things that keep my work so interesting.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Leave baggy time - time to just be yourselves and enjoy the moments. It all goes so fast.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I love to spend time getting to know people and their stories before the wedding. I don't think questionnares and forms are good for learning about people and their love and their families.... I like to get stuck in and find out the deeper stuff wherever possible. (Photojournalism should be mainly about listening and observing). After that, on the day, I'll be as hands off as possible and let the day flow and be what it is. And in the end we end up with amazing artistic photos that convey how it felt to actually be there and live the moment. Sound like a plan?

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

I really don't think this exists. The best photos are always unplanned suprises.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

That's really not how we roll (see above?)

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Loving it. We can still get great shots (window light, doorways etc...) - but above all just enjoy the time with guests, have a great day and try not to slip over.

Describe how you got into photography.

By accident.
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