Simon Booth Photography

Simon Booth Photography is a Hastings-based specialist in wedding photography, known for a natural, reportage style that puts couples at ease and captures the true story of the day. Simon’s lifelong passion for making images—trained in Film, Video & Photography and honed over years working in London—means he brings a confident eye for composition, light and timing to every wedding he shoots. Why choose Simon? He combines a portrait photographer’s sensitivity to people with a documentary approach to weddings. That blend produces images that feel authentic and timeless: candid moments, real emotions and composed bride & groom portraits that never feel overly staged. His experience with studio portrait lighting also means he can create beautifully flattering portraits when needed, whether in the studio, at the venue or on location using portable lighting. How he works: Simon keeps things relaxed and unobtrusive. He encourages couples to move naturally and get close rather than worry about fussy poses, and often uses longer lenses to capture intimate moments from a discreet distance. Before the wedding there’s a proper conversation—either in person or online—to talk through the plan, and he likes to meet again about a month before the day (often at the venue) to fine‑tune timings and scouting locations for portraits and group shots. On the day Simon tells the story of your wedding through a mix of candid reportage shots and considered portrait work. He shoots broadly to ensure nothing important is missed, then carefully selects the very best images and works on each one to bring out great colour, skin tones and mood. Retouching is subtle and respectful—aimed at making you look your best while keeping images natural. Deliverables are presented with care: Simon provides high-quality edited images and offers elegant physical options such as handcrafted photobooks and a bespoke presentation USB. His approach is personal, calm and detail-focused, helping couples relax so the real, joyful moments can shine through. If you want a wedding photographer in Hastings who specialises in authentic, timeless wedding and engagement photography, Simon Booth offers expert, friendly storytelling through images.