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"Simon was an absolute delight on our wedding day! All the guests commented on his warm and professional manner and his boundless energy! I loved all the photos we got at the end."
Simon will put you at ease and capture your special day in a creative, documentary style for natural, fun and romantic images that will feel like you.
Simon Hughes Photography Pricing & Costs
From £949
All photography packages include high resolution digital images delivered by download from a private online gallery. Optional package add-ons include: Additional hours (£95 per hour), USB drive (£99), Storybook album (£249 to £349)
Full day package
From
£949
Base package includes 8 hours of photography and high quality digital images. You can add extra hours, a USB drive, storybook album and highlights film as needed to build your complete package.
What's included
Up to 8 hours of photography
In person pre-wedding meeting and mini photo session
Private online gallery
Full resolution (best quality) digital images
Additional hours available at £99 per hour
Half Day Package
From
£685
Base package includes 4 hours of photography and high quality digital images. You can add extra hours, USB drive, storybook album and highlights video as needed to build your complete package.
Highlights Film
From
£949
Wedding highlights film includes aerial footage (weather permitting) and royalty free backing track.
Simon Hughes Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Natural

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Videography available
Images on USB
Second Shooter Available
Online Proofing
Simon Hughes Photography Full Description

Simon Hughes Photography: Your Lake District Wedding Storyteller

Nestled in the picturesque town of Cockermouth, Cumbria, Simon Hughes Photography is all about capturing the true spirit of your wedding day. Specialising in weddings set against the breathtaking Lake District scenery, Simon’s style is relaxed and natural—perfect for couples who want their day to feel authentic and effortless. His unobtrusive approach means he’s there to capture genuine emotions and spontaneous moments without interrupting your celebration.

Natural, Romantic, and Personal Wedding Photography

Simon believes your wedding photos should tell the story of your day as it naturally unfolds. Blending creative documentary photography with a fine art touch, he creates images that are not only beautiful but deeply personal and full of emotion. Couples love Simon’s friendly, professional manner—he makes everyone feel comfortable, helping to capture the true atmosphere of your wedding.

Flexible Packages Tailored to Your Wedding

Every wedding is unique, and Simon offers a variety of packages designed to fit your celebration perfectly:

  • Elopement Photography: Ideal for intimate ceremonies, with up to 2 hours of coverage.
  • Half-Day Photography: Covers up to 4 hours, capturing the key moments of your shorter celebration.
  • Full-Day Photography: Comprehensive coverage for up to 8 hours—from getting ready through to your first dance.

All packages include high-resolution digital images delivered via a private online gallery, making it easy to share and download your memories. For couples wanting something extra, Simon offers optional add-ons like storybook albums, personalised USB drives, and even wedding highlight films featuring stunning aerial footage.

To ensure your vision is perfectly captured, Simon also provides a pre-wedding meeting where you can discuss your ideas and preferences in detail.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Simon Hughes
Hello, I love relaxed, informal, no fuss weddings with the fabulous Lake District scenery as a backdrop! Take a look at my portfolio and client reviews on my website (see link below) to find out more. If my photographic style and approach look like they might be for you, then I'd love to hear from you for a no-obligation, personalised quote and to see how I can help you get the pictures you want from your wedding day. Best wishes, Simon.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(43)
(41)
Claire and Paul
Happy couple married in August
December 2022
So pleased we chose Simon as our photographer

We were so pleased we chose Simon as our photographer. He was a really friendly and easy to get along with person. He felt like someone you wanted to spend your wedding day with! We were really pleased with our photos and album. He also went the extra mile to arrange a videographer as part of our package, which we were so grateful for as it’s amazing how much you forget when you’re a bag a nerves! The whole experience was easy, good quality and good value. We definitely would recommend him!

Wendy and Mark
Happy couple married in April
December 2022
Simon captured our day brilliantly

We are so pleased that we asked Simon to capture our day, from the first phone call Simon was a pleasure to deal with. Simon gave us lots of tips and advice before and on the day, lots of our guests commented on how good Simon was with everyone and how he was always looking for a good photo opportunity. Simon didn't stop all day long. We really can't rate Simon enough and he captured our day brilliantly, we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Thank you Simon.

Susanne and Doug
Happy couple married in May
December 2022
The pictures are exactly what we wished for!

Simon did an amazing job capturing every part of our wedding day! I couldn't wish for anyone better! We met up a few weeks beforehand to go through things and did a pre wedding shoot. On the day itself he was prompt, remained very professional all day but also mixed in with our guests. And the result pictures are exactly what we wished for! Would recommend to anyone!

Cathy and Mark
Happy couple married in June
December 2022
Honestly cannot recommend Simon enough

Honestly cannot recommend Simon enough. In the lead up to the day Simon was super organised, and managed to learn all the family names which my mum was very impressed with. When Simon arrived into the chaos that was pre-wedding getting ready he just went with it and still managed to get some stunning photos. Through the day he was brilliant at getting everyone organised and whisked us away for some beautiful lake side photos. So many of the guests have said how brilliant Simon was. Thank you so much!

Hannah and Andrew
Happy couple married in September
December 2022
We are absolutely in love with our pictures

We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day! Simon took the time to meet us beforehand and was very experienced in talking us through the day, making sure we had covered every detail beforehand so that the day would run as smoothly as possible. He was an incredibly calm presence at our wedding while capturing everything we could have asked for and more! We are absolutely in love with our pictures and the overall experience on the day and cannot recommend Simon enough!

Emma and Rob
Happy couple married in February
February 2020
Could not recommend him highly enough

Simon is an incredible photographer and really captured our wedding day perfectly. He made us feel so at ease, I am so pleased we found Simon. Could not recommend him highly enough.

Deborah and Tony
Happy couple married in December
December 2019
Perfectly captured the atmosphere of our day

Simon was a great photographer for our wedding. He was professional and friendly, managing to arrange groupings for photographs without disrupting the guests socialising. The formally arranged photographs are beautiful, but my favourites are the informal shots Simon managed to take of small groups and special moments between friends and family that perfectly captured the atmosphere of our special day. Thank you Simon x

Sarah and Rob
Happy couple married in November
November 2019
All the pics and videos look great

Thank you so much. All the pics and videos look great - the whole set are looking awesome - and we are eternally grateful for all the work you have done.

Alison and Malcolm
Happy couple married in October
October 2019
His photos are beautiful, creative and unique.

Simon was photographer for our wedding in Windermere. Simon is wonderful, professional and enthusiastic. He was prepared and took the time to understand not only our personalities but to really capture the theme of the wedding and the smaller details which bring so many happy memories. His photos are beautiful, creative and unique. Thank you so much!

Anne and Dave
Happy couple married in September
September 2019
What an amazing photographer!

What an amazing photographer! Simon captured the atmosphere and emotion of our day for us in a series of uniquely personal, stunning photographs. Thank you so much! We have beautiful visual memories of our wedding, family and friends and can’t thank you enough for your sensitivity and creativity on the day. We recommend Simon without reservation!

Simon Hughes Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
Beck House, Brackenthwaite, Buttermere, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UY, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

My own wedding of course! After that, I couldn't pick one as I love the way each wedding is unique.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, unobtrusive, documentary, creative, fun

What about your business are you most proud of?

The many positive reviews I receive from the wonderful couples I've been lucky enough to work with!

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

Leave enough time in your wedding day timeline so you and your guests won't feel rushed - the day will go so quickly!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Don't worry and bring wellies! I've always got umbrellas for you to get some great shots outside, or if that's not for you, we can get some fabulous indoor shots instead!

Describe how you got into photography.

I've been a photographer since my teens and like so many wedding photographers, one day a friend asked me to do a photoshoot with their family and then another asked if I'd photograph their wedding - the rest is history!

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