Testimonials and reviews of Simon Biffen Photography

I wish I could give Simon more than 5* he was absolutely fantastic. He did the photos for my sister’s wedding. Their photos were perfect, the unposed story telling vibe we were hoping for, and really beautiful and artistic. We also knew he was a fun, friendly and easy going person to have around on the wedding day, so we didn’t even think about going with anyone else. Simon was so brilliant to work with, he is really quick to respond to messages and really friendly and professional. He had lots of really helpful spot-on advice about organising the day.

We had both engagement photos and wedding photos done. I am not someone who enjoys having their photo taken at all, and was anxious I would find the experience really awkward, but Simon put us both totally at ease and made the process just seem like a fun conversation. He totally fitted into the day, and made guests feel at ease. We are so so delighted with the photos. So many joyful moments of the day captured so beautifully, and we will treasure the photos. I honestly don’t think you could get better photographer than Simon.

We feel so lucky to have had Simon as our wedding photographer in April 2025 at Hestercombe Gardens.

From our very first chat, Simon put us completely at ease. Wedding planning had us a bit frazzled, but his calm professionalism came through on the call, and after the first video chat, we knew we had found the right photographer. From there on, he checked-in with us at just the right moments leading up the big day, meaning photography was one less thing to stress about!

On the day itself, Simon’s unobtrusive style meant that he blended in with our guests like he was one of them, allowing him to capture the candid moments. What we particularly loved was how he put us at ease when did we the ‘couples’ shoot’ element of the day. Rather than stilted, awkward, posed photography, Simon got us relaxed and to be ourselves. The photos that came out felt natural and looked like ‘us’. What we also loved was his attention to detail, constantly monitoring the light conditions, keeping us updated, yet being flexible and adapting to the day. It meant we had the most amazing golden hour shots, of which one was our stand-out favourite.

We had opted for Simons’ hybrid photo-video service and we are so glad we did. Initially, we were skeptical how a one-person team could pull off both, but the results blew us away. As stunning as the photos were, the videos brought them to life. They allowed us to relive the whirlwind of a day and even see moments we missed or wouldn’t have seen. Most importantly, it allowed my sister, who couldn’t attend on the day, to feel part of our celebration. Highly, highly recommend.

Simon, thank you so much for putting your all into capturing our big day, it was nothing short of magical. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

One of the reasons I picked Simon as our photographer was that he worked a wedding I attended 10 years ago and his friendliness and calm presence on that day stuck with me!

Simon did an incredible job of photographing our wedding. He managed to get both posed and candid photographs of myself and my husband that we love, despite the fact that neither of us are really comfortable in front of a camera. He put us at ease when we had our couples photos done and that shows in the shots he took!

Simon also did a fantastic job of documenting the day itself, we have candid photographs of so many of our friends and family enjoying the day and in some cases pulling some brilliant dance moves.

Finally, if you are considering going for hybrid coverage (photography & video) do it! The film we got is amazing and I have watched it dozens of times, it captured the feel of the day and so many important moments that would be a blur by now without it.

Alistair and I couldn’t have found a more exceptional photographer, and person, to capture our wedding day in the Lake District.

Regardless of the photo’s we’ve gotten (which are incredible), Simon made us and all our guests feel so comfortable all day and night, and really captured what our weekend was all about! The day was not spent away from the guests taking posed photos and feeling like we were missing the fun. But we did get to have a small period of time to capture Alistair and I in private where we could feel like ourselves and it showed in the photos. Simon met and exceeded all our expectations. Couldn’t recommend Simon more highly!

Absolute wizard of a photographer!

We cannot thank Simon enough for our wedding photos! We wanted an informal and reportage account of our day and he really met the brief. We had the most wonderful day it was magical and full of laughs, love, tears and joy. Every step was artfully captured and the photos bring back the memory of each moment and really tell the story of the day. Looking back on our gallery was so emotional and took us and our guests back to the day! On top of this he is an utter joy to work with, our guests felt relaxed and had nothing but great feedback. We moved our wedding after various replans and our wedding was away from home - so an added challenge to find the right person for the job! After some research we were very glad we found Simon - the photos are magical, and so very us! He is so talented and we would recommend him highly!

Wow I don’t think there is anything else I can say, our photos are incredible! From our very first contact with Simon he has been amazing and so easy to deal with. Simon was just fantastic and everyone commented on how friendly and fun he was on the day, beautiful natural photos that really capture everyone’s personalities. Thank you again! We couldn’t be happier!

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is cool, calm and an expert at his job, you need Simon!

We are so glad we booked him for our wedding last year and were totally over the moon with the photographs. He captured the entire day, including all the parts we missed in the madness of it all, beautifully and without anyone even knowing he was there. We have had so many comments about how our guests didn’t realise he got absolutely everywhere throughout the day!

From the first moment, Simon was quick to respond, always professional and kept us in the loop. On the day, he was simply wonderful. Totally calm about everything, nothing was too much bother. We bawled our eyes out watching the highlights video he created afterwards, and then again when he sent through the full gallery. Our house is almost exclusively decorated with wedding prints, which were so easy to order.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience with our wedding photographer and will cherish the photos forever. We can all relive the day whenever we like through Simon’s amazing work.

Simon was friendly, professional and produced a fantastic set of photos of our special day. He has and will continue to be used by our family for multiple occasions. A talented photographer with brilliant communication - do not look any further for your wedding photographer!

Simon is an incredibly talented photographer and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to him. We’re delighted with the fantastic photos he took of our wedding day; his style of photography perfectly captures all of the emotions of the day (and little moments we might have missed!) in a thoughtfully put together collection of photos that we’ve received so many compliments about from friends and family. Every part of Simon’s approach was organised yet relaxed, he understood exactly what we were looking for and takes the time in the background to ensure the process before, during and after the wedding is as smooth as possible.

If you’re thinking about hiring Simon to photograph your wedding, don’t hesitate or think twice about doing it. Simon made us feel so relaxed and at ease, concentrating on each other and having fun instead of posing awkwardly. The results are beautiful, candid photos that capture perfectly the mood, emotion and love on our special day. Thank you so much, Simon!