Simon Carr Photography

Form submitted successfully, thank you.

Error submitting form, please try again.

Simon Carr Photography blog

Great wedding photography is a rare and wonderful thing. Reaching far beyond the spectacle of the day itself, great wedding photographs can capture a precious individual moment, freezing forever that split-second in time: the nerves of a best man as he sneaks another furtive peek at his crumpled speech; the warmth of a grandparent’s approving smile; the glowing pride of a mother and father; and, of course, the unbridled joy of the happy couple themselves.

My name is Simon Carr and I photograph weddings. My chosen profession is the most difficult thing I know, which is perhaps why doing it, and doing it to the best of my ability, gives me such immense satisfaction.

I come from the world of advertising. After graduating from Art College, I spent the next 15 years as an art director, creating compelling imagery for some of the most well known brands in the world. This was my proving ground. It was where I mastered my craft from behind the lens. Beyond the essentials of composition and lighting, which themselves take years to master, this previous vocation also taught me how to capture feelings. It taught me how to tell a story.

Six years ago I decided that I wanted to tell a different type of story. I wanted to tell stories that were of a deeply personal nature. Stories that people really cared about. Stories about love and about commitment. I chose to tell wedding stories. Examples of these stories can be found here within my portfolio, and you are invited to take a look through them. I’m proud of what I do. And, should you decide to commission me to tell your wedding story,
I sincerely hope that you will be proud of my work too.

Essex wedding photographer: Simon Carr. Joanne and Chris at Crondon Park.

Thursday, May 3, 2012 Posted in Essex Weddings, Uncategorized

It seems like I have been dodging showers for weeks. So, it was pleasant change to find myself working in the dry!

Joanne and Chris married at the beautiful Holy Trinity Church in Rayleigh. I have worked there before. The vicar is pleasantly photography friendly and the light in the church is quite good.

There was a nice moment as Joanne and Chris were leaving in their Rolls Royce. Chris gave Joanne a small cat collar. I think she has wanted one for a while and Chris has finally given in!

The reception was held at Crondon Park in Essex. The inside of the barn always looks great when it’s set for the wedding meal. Joannes attention to all the small details made it look even better.

There was a decent drop of evening light, so we headed over to the pond for a few artistic portraits. I love shooting this style of wedding photography, using the sun as backlight and filling in with warm off-camera lighting. The effect has a ‘Sunday magazine’ feel to it…I’m always really excited to see the results of these wedding portrait shoots and tend to look at the pictures immediately when I get home….with a large glass of red of course.

I must mention the videographer. Although my contract states that I insist on working with a videographer that I know (very naughty Joanne and Chris!) I was surprised to see a new face on the day. Andrew, from Crystal Clear turned out to be one of the best videographers I have worked with. Very much enjoyed working alongside him and his humour!

A very enjoyable day, working with a great couple with an equally warm circle of friends.