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'My favourite thing about Simon’s photography is that he captures the life and energy of the day and no one even notices him running around and capturing their laughs and smiles' Ellie & Dan

Simon Gough Photography is a wedding photography company based in Cardiff, Wales. Owner Simon loves his job, and he enjoys spending his days in the company of smiling, happy people. He has a friendly, professional manner, and he wants you to have a great time working with him. Simon believes that laughter makes for beautiful photographs, and he can’t wait to capture all the joy and splendour of your wedding celebration. He hopes that your wedding collection will bring you joy for many years to come.

Services Offered

Simon Gough Photography is looking forward to your big day. Simon is proud to serve Wales, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, and Devon. Wedding package features include a complimentary pre-wedding consultation, partial or full-day event coverage, and hundreds of high-resolution digital images. Printed photos are also available.

He also offers engagement shoots, beautiful albums and newborn shoots.

'Cannot recommend Simon enough, definitely a fantastic choice' India & Ollie

'You made me someone who had a hate of posed photos feel so comfortable and to top that off they look incredible' - Lauren & Matt

'Simon made myself, my husband and all our guests completely at ease' Nadia & Ian

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Coverage of the day from Bridal Prep through to after first dance when your guests hit the dance floor. We can also offer part day coverage if you are looking for something more bespoke

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please get in touch when you have booked a venue and want to start looking at the day in greater detail. There is no too far or too short a period to contact me

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, south Wales, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Devon, Mid Wales and further afield

What is the charge for travelling?

Depending on mileage I tend to try and keep these costs to minimum - although if travelling more than 90 minutes I charge for an overnight stay at a modest hotel so I can be fresh on the day

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (Lots of candid photography and guests laughing)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I like to capture the fun of the day as well as the more traditional. Its about us all having fun on the day and me not taking myself seriously! The more fun you and your guests are having the better!

What kind of equipment do you use?

Sony cameras with canon and sigma lenses. I always use two cameras with double card slots. I also bring off camera flash and some 4 foot light sabres for winter weddings

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, the photos are displayed on my client area through the website

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

If extra time is needed then we can price it up together on an hourly basis or look at whether I need to charge at all

What are the forms of payment?

BACs and card payments

How do you work?

I work with a smile on my face and laugh lots on the day. Its about everyone enjoying the day. The photos should not take very long or have anyone waiting around! Its about candid moments and the joy
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Sam
Sam F. Sent on 15/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

Simon photographed our wedding a few weeks ago and we couldn't be happier with him and with the photos he has created from our day. Simon has been a wonderful supplier to deal with from the very start, meeting us for coffee and responding to our many questions over email. On the day, he managed to be both incredibly professional and wonderfully fun, fitting right in with the guests and putting everyone, including us, at ease. We have just had the photographs from our wedding back and they have exceeded all our expectations! He has expertly captured the fun and happiness from our day, whilst also getting so many of the more elegant shots that we wanted. Looking at the photos has been like reliving the day and our friends and family are absolutely delighted. The photos were received very quickly, but a lot of work has clearly gone into them and we are so grateful to Simon for capturing our day so well. Such a reasonable price for an exceptional service and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the area!
Holly
Holly D. Sent on 23/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simon is magic!

Simon photographed our wedding on 14.10.2023.

And what a brilliant job he did.

We’ve been to weddings where the photos didn’t truly capture the day, the people, or the spirit of things. You know what I mean - those sorts of photos which look static, where people look like they’re forcing themselves to smile, and the photos could almost be of anyone’s wedding.

Want to avoid all of that? Well, you need to choose Simon, then!

He is one of those rare photographers who can produce both artful, beautiful posed (but not stiff) shots AND ALSO capture the endless moments of laughter, fun, cheekiness, tears, love, new friendships etc, where you see your wedding from a hundred different angles that you couldn’t have seen on the day itself.

The posed shots were all absolutely beautiful and looked very natural. We did a little photoshoot, just the 3 of us, in Roath Park and the photos from that are simply stunning. Better even than I expected.

The TONE on Simon’s shots has to be mentioned too. I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to art, colour and photography and I was blown away by how Simon captured the beauty of that sunny October day. The light is golden and cold, the nighttime greenery harmonises beautifully with the men’s cravats, the beautiful jewel colours in everyone’s clothes sing on screen. The cigar smoke hangs in the air and makes everyone look like they have stepped out of Peaky Blinders. Truly magical.

Simon himself is imaginative and nerdy, funny and helpful, cheeky and personable. He is great at getting a smile out of everyone and giving shyer guests the confidence to ham up to the camera and play about with some of Simon’s awesome props (umbrellas! Lightsabers! Light stands!) Plus, Simon is a consummate professional. We felt in very safe hands at all times.

Thanks again for a wonderful experience, Simon, wishing you all the best. Holly and David
Kelly
Kelly T. Sent on 03/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kelly and Sam Thomas

Thank you so much, Simon, for capturing our day perfectly! Simon was incredible from start to finish and we were so pleased with our photographs, which came back to us less than 2 weeks after the wedding, with a full gallery available to view and share with family and friends. We have so many amazing memories captured and honestly it just filled us with such happiness looking back at the photos! Simon was so down to earth, genuinely made us feel at ease and the quality was amazing.
Hannah
Hannah S. Sent on 19/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Top quality!

Simon has beautifully captured so many of our friends weddings that it was a no brainer to choose him for ours. He was just was fantastic from start to finish. His calm and friendly manner puts you at ease from first meeting right through to on the day. Simon has a great eye for the perfect shot and takes a wonderful variety of posed photos and candid moments. Simon also has a balance of a firm but fair nature which is needed for organising larger groups of people for posed photos. Simon's knowledge, experience and passion for wedding photography shines through him and his bubbly personality. Simon provided a very efficient turn around to produce our beautiful wedding photos - we were able to view our full gallery within two weeks. Simon also offers a very reasonable price matched with high quality service and products. We are looking forward to seeing Simon again at future family weddings he is already booked for.
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Diamonds71.Ss@Gmail.com Sent on 17/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, animated and inspiring photographer!!

Simon was amazing..relaxed and patient!!
His eye for detail and capturing candid shots exceeded our expectations! After receiving our shots..we are now in a dilemma deciding which are our favourites!!!.. so many have stolen our hearts. Thanks doesnt seem enough for the memories you have created for us. We are very grateful!! Xx
Beth
Bethan D. Sent on 04/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simon was utterly incredible for us and we would definitely recommend you consider him!

We cannot recommend Simon enough. We knew Simon already as he photographed my mums’ wedding the previous year and we knew instantly when we got engaged ourselves that we wanted him. Simon is such a friendly and relaxed person which is exactly what you want and need on your wedding day! On the lead up to the wedding, Simon made us feel at ease through quick responses through email, meeting up to look through a wide range of his wedding albums and portfolios. He made the whole process stress-free and straight forward. Before the wedding, Simon sent us a form to fill in so he could ensure that he captured the special and important moments.
On our wedding day, Simon was so easy-going and made us feel at ease instantly, which helped create those magic moments we wanted to remember. He blended in and got on with our friends and family, which is exactly what your guests will want as everyone can have a laugh with him! Simon was incredible on the day and went above and beyond, especially when we had photos in the woodland area in the pouring rain. He got absolutely soaked but it didn’t stop him from getting some amazing photos outside which are our favourites! We have had so many compliments on our photos about how magical and surreal they look, and it is all because of Simon.
When we were on our honeymoon, we received an email saying our wedding photos had arrived and we couldn’t believe that within a couple of weeks they were ready, and we couldn’t wait to see them all! Our photos arrived in a lovely, rustic wooden box with a selection of some photos and a memory stick with 800+ of our wedding photos. We were beyond thrilled when we saw our photos and were so grateful for Simon and how we captured our special day. There were so many photos that we didn’t even realise Simon had taken on the day; you completely forget he is there as he just blends in so well. We loved re-living all the incredible moments from the day as well as the little bits we missed as the day went on.
Simon was utterly incredible for us and we would definitely recommend you consider him! He was always happy to help us and go with what we wanted. We are more than happy that we have so many incredible photos and moments that we get to cherish forever.
Thank you so much again, Simon!
Lauren
Lauren M. Sent on 15/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, experienced photographer

Excellent photographer. Arrived on time for bride prep photos is very patient. Simon knows which shots to take & the best places to go for them around venues. A lot of guests at our wedding enjoyed Simon’s company due to the easy going nature (he’s very easy to get along with). Simon worked tirelessly throughout our wedding day & our photos were amazing! Lastly, Simon is easy to contact & always replies within a timely manner. Highly recommended!
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Daisy W. Sent on 23/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much

Simon was amazing! He was really fun and chilled on the day which made everyone super relaxed. His photos were amazing and he really worked around what we wanted. Thank you so much x
Ellie
Ellie K. Sent on 05/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Billboard worthy photographs


Simon captured our wedding day in a way that exceeded any expectations. We have the most beautiful photographs of our guests, our venue, all the little details and of course us (nothing was missed!).

Simon even used the rain (which is normally a wedding day curse) in the most beautiful way in some of our photos, having us pose with umbrellas under the starlit sky - giving very “LaLa Land” vibes! This created “The” wedding photo that we could have only imagined.

We have had countless comments and compliments on our wedding photographs taken by Simon. On the day, Simon created a very relaxing and at ease atmosphere for us which was reassuring as we’re not particularly naturals when it comes to having our photos taken.

Simon takes advantage of the “in the moment” shots which gave us natural, honest and genuinely joyful snaps which allows us to relive special moments.

If we were to get married all over again, I wouldn’t hesitate to have Simon photograph it all.
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Anastasiia Z. Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect reflection of our wedding day

Simon is incredible! From our first meeting we knew that Simon is the photographer for us. His professionalism, sense of humour, timely and continuous communication really stood out. After 2 meetings with Simon, we had no doubt that our wedding photographs will be great but they exceeded our expectations.

Firstly, bridal prep! We don't know how Simon managed to take such wonderful photos in the crammed and crowded hotel room. But despite having 10 (!) people in the room at some point Simon captured all the key moments including laughs, hugs and all the "wows" as Anastasia was getting into the bridal dress.

Secondly, everything else! Wedding ceremony, drinks reception, speeches, games, party, cake cutting - all photographs were truly magical. Simon captured so many fantastic moments, some of which we did not even see. From the serene atmosphere of the church ceremony to the smiles and laughs during the speeches - you can feel the love when looking back at these photographs. Simon was extremely friendly and personable with all the guests while staying really professional and almost invisible! It is such a skill!

Posed pictures were an unexpected highlight for us. Although we don't usually like to have our photos taken, Simon orchestrated a chilled photoshoot full of laughter. It felt very easy and natural and photographs truly reflect it. It only took 20 minutes or so but somehow we now have dozens of truly stunning photographs. It will be very difficult to decide which ones we want to print and hang on the wall!

The cherry on the cake - all photographs (more than 800, to be precise!) arrived less than 3 weeks after the wedding. How incredible is that!

We loved working with Simon and looking forward to keep reliving our wedding day through Simon's photographs.

Thank you again Simon!
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Naomi B. Sent on 29/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Such a wonderful photographer and a lovely guy!!

Simon photographed our wedding back in February. He was an amazing, calm, friendly presence from the minute we first met him, all the way through to the end of our wedding day! Simon was lovely with all of our guests and his pictures captured the happiness of our day perfectly! Would 100% recommend him!
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Mary Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic on the day and such beautiful photos!

I would recommend Simon 100 times over! On the day he was absolutely fantastic, he kept an eye on the weather and managed to get so many beautiful outdoor shots in between the rain. He captured really natural, happy photos of our guests. Simon has an eye for identifying who the key people are to the couple and snapping some beautiful and memorable photos of them. Simon is fun and friendly and works so hard. We love our wedding photos and really enjoyed having Simon at our special day. Thank you!
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Natalie H. Sent on 30/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer

Simon photographed our Wedding Day in June. He made us feel at ease from the beginning. He captured the immense sense of happiness felt by us and all of our guests. Looking through the hundreds of amazing photos was like re-living the day all over again. The photos really tell the story of our day so well and we are so grateful for that. To anyone thinking of booking Simon for their special event, you will not be disappointed.
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Rosalind M. Sent on 23/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photographs capturing a fantastic day

I can't recommend Simon highly enough. He's not only a fantastic photographer but also a lovely guy!
He was great on our wedding day and directing guests and me and my husband but also easy going and made it all feel very easy.
We are also so happy with the photos we got back. They are just what we were after in that they're not too formal but at the same time capture all the right moments.
Thank you Simon!
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Nadia O. Sent on 17/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Simon is a true professional. He is hilarious, friendly and made myself, my husband and all our guests completely at ease. That comes through on all our pictures, nothing looked or felt awkward and the quality is just brilliant. One of my bridesmaids said that she has never seen pictures that capture the thoughts and emotions of people so perfectly. We had a lot of guests and quite possibly the hottest day of the year, Simon just worked so hard to capture the day beautifully. Do not hesitate to book Simon, I am so happy we did and will treasure the pictures forever
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