Bath-based wedding specialist Simon Biffen crafts natural, documentary wedding photos that feel effortless and true to you. With hundreds of weddings captured since 2009, he focuses on honest moments and relaxed couple portraits.
I’m Simon — a Bath-based, award-winning wedding photographer who believes the best images come from real moments, not staged poses. My work is rooted in a documentary approach: I blend in with the day, stay close to the action with a friendly, unobtrusive presence and look for the small exchanges and spontaneous reactions that make your wedding uniquely yours. What sets my photography apart is a focus on atmosphere and emotion. I aim to create images that take you back to how the day felt — the laughter, the nerves, the quiet looks — rather than just how it looked. Couples regularly tell me it felt like I was “another friend” at the wedding, and that relaxed rapport is central to the pictures I make. I use activities, small prompts and a calm, conversational approach during portrait time so you can relax and be yourselves; the results are genuine, natural portraits that tell your relationship truthfully. I’ve been photographing weddings since 2009 and have had the privilege of capturing hundreds of love stories across Bath, the South West and the UK. That experience means I’m comfortable with all kinds of celebrations — large or intimate, formal or festival-style — and I bring that calm, confident presence to every day I shoot. My work has been recognised regionally and by industry peers, but more importantly I love returning images that couples cherish for years. Working with me is collaborative and straightforward. I get to know you before the day so I understand what matters most, and I’m happy to include a pre-wedding couple session in Bath if you’d like a relaxed run-through and lovely portraits. I also offer a hybrid video option as an add-on for couples who want moving moments alongside the images. Based in Bath, I photograph a select number of weddings each year so every couple receives careful attention. If you want natural, emotive wedding photography from someone who prioritises story, atmosphere and the real connection between people, I’d love to hear about your plans and help you preserve the day exactly as you remember it.