The person behind the camera
Hi, I'm Simon — the photographer behind South Coast Pictures.
Since becoming a photographer I've learned something pretty important: You don't have to be naturally comfortable in front of a camera to get photographs you'll love.
I know that because I'm not naturally comfortable having my own photograph taken either. I know how quickly a camera can make you feel self-conscious, and that's one of the reasons I've spent so long finding a better way to photograph people.
You don't need to become confident in front of a camera or learn how to pose. You don't need to know what to do with your hands, where to stand or how to make yourself look natural.
That's my job.
I'll give you enough direction to help you feel comfortable, then give you the space to be yourselves. As you get used to having the camera around, you'll naturally start thinking less about being photographed and more about what's actually happening around you.
And that's when the photographs start to change. They become less about looking like a “good photograph” and more about looking and feeling like you.
Kind Words
"We had the most amazing wedding day and Simon made us both feel very relaxed. Our family and friends said how lovely and friendly he was."
-Emily Corlett
THE DIFFERENCE
The Real you Transformation
Most people don't suddenly become comfortable in front of a camera just because it's their wedding day. And you shouldn't have to.
The Real You Transformation is about helping you get to the point where being photographed feels less important than what you're actually doing.
Rather than expecting you to know how to pose or simply leaving you to work it out for yourselves, I'll help you find what feels natural to you both. Sometimes that means a little direction, sometimes it's knowing when to step back and let a moment unfold.
As that familiarity builds, you'll find yourself thinking less about how you look and more about each other, your guests and everything happening around you.
The aim isn't to turn you into models. It's to give the real you room to come through.
And when that happens, your photographs can capture something far more valuable than a perfect pose — they can capture what being together actually felt like.
Kind Words
We are absolutely over the moon with them.
You really did manage to totally capture the whole atmosphere and relaxed vibe of our special dayto the point that even anyone who was not there could get a real feel for it.
-Martin Cornish
Experience that lets you relax into the day
THE PROMISE
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After almost 20 years of photographing weddings, I've learned that the best way to look after your photographs isn't to control everything that happens. It's to understand what's important, recognise the opportunities as they appear and know when to act.
That experience means you don't need to spend your wedding day wondering whether we're getting the photographs you hoped for, or trying to remember what you're supposed to be doing.
I've got that covered.
I'll be watching the bigger picture as well as the little moments — the people, the atmosphere, the light and all the things you might not notice until you see your photographs afterwards.
You get to be fully present in your wedding, while I quietly make sure the story is being captured.
ENQUIRY
Let's Talk about your wedding
By now, you probably have a good idea of whether the way I work feels right for you.
If it does, the next step is simply to have a chat. Tell me about your plans, what matters to you and anything you're unsure about.
I'll answer your questions, share any advice that might help and explain how I could fit into your day.
No pressure, no sales script and no obligation to book.
Just a chance for us to get to know each other and see if we're the right fit.