mastodon 4.7.3Award-winning photographer based in Leeds, UK. Published a book of portraits called ‘47 / A Life With Cystic Fibrosis’. Winner of the first Amateur Photographer Unsung Hero Award. @Flipboard@flipboard.social Photographer in Residence Fall 2023
📷 In Shadow & Light #81, we journey to the remote Altai mountains through intimate documentary work, explore the Moon through an extraordinary large-scale photographic project, and step inside a long-standing creative partnership with Prince. We also look at the intersection of sculpture and photography through bold abstract forms. From deeply human storytelling to ambitious technical exploration and playful visual experimentation, this month’s selection highlights photography’s remarkable range and creative potential.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2026/04/shadow-light-monthly-81/
📷 In Shadow & Light #74 we look at breathtaking wildlife images and explore portraits of some of jazz music’s luminaries. We visit the glamour of 1960s New York and take a look at the poetic rhythms and patterns of ballet.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/09/shadow-light-monthly-74/
Northumberland in monochrome.
Textures, light, and layers – from Budle Bay to Holy Island. Gulls filling the sky, rock formations weathered by time, and Lindisfarne Castle standing proud against the horizon.
📸 Fujifilm X100VI
#BlackAndWhitePhotography #Northumberland #BudleBay #HolyIsland #LindisfarneCastle #FujifilmX100VI #MonochromeMagic
I’ve been hugely lucky to have had the opportunity to work with some fantastic families again this year.
I always really enjoy looking back on the images I’ve captured during the year, so as 2025 draws to a close I wanted to take the opportunity to take a look back at some of my favourite shots from family shoots this year.
#Photography #FamilyPhotography #FamilyPhotographerLeeds
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/12/family-photography-best-of-2025/
📷 In Shadow & Light #77, the final edition of 2025, we reflect on the legacy of Martin Parr, explore intimate portraits made in the quiet of night, and celebrate extraordinary nature photography from above and below the surface.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/12/shadow-light-monthly-77/
📷 In Shadow & Light #75 we visit the work of master photographer Ferdinando Scianna and colourful 1980s street photography from New York. We explore a beautiful cinematic series from Tokyo and see how photographers survived before PhotoShop.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/10/shadow-light-monthly-75/
NEW ON THE BLOG
One of the joys of our recent trip to Northumberland was travelling light with just the Fujifilm X100VI.
I’ll admit, leaving the “proper” kit at home is always makes me a bit itchy, but this little camera continues to surprise and delight me. Compact, tactile and film-like, it encourages a slower pace, perfect for both capturing big coastal landscapes and the quieter family moments in between.
Along with my drone in the bag for the aerial views, it was the ideal lightweight setup. I’ve shared the full story and images in a new blog post, hope you like it!
#Photography #TravelPhotography #FujifilmX100VI #DronePhotography #Northumberland #FamilyPhotography #TravelLight #VisualStorytelling #CreativeProcess
NEW ON THE BLOG - Family Photoshoot BTS and Why the Little Details Matter
Have you ever wondered what a natural family shoot is really like? This recent family photoshoot at Newmillerdam in Wakefield shows exactly how I work: relaxed, unposed and focused on real connection. In this latest post I take you behind the scenes and share thoughts on why the small details help tell the big story.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/09/family-photoshoot-at-newmillerdam-wakefield/
#FamilyPhotographer #LeedsPhotographer #BehindTheScenes #BTS #Photography #WakefieldPhotographer
🎥 Captured the incredible Outchester Ducket in Northumberland with my DJI Mini 3 Pro. Look closely and you’ll even spot Holy Island & Lindisfarne in the distance! Full video on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IszzjeXjWDs
#DroneFootage, #Northumberland, #DJIMini3Pro, #HolyIsland, #DronePhotography, #AerialViews, #CinematicDrone, #DroneShots, #DroneTravel
📷 In Shadow & Light #73 we visit an eclectic creative space in New York and discover what teenager's bedrooms tell us about their characters. We explore the lasting impact of the 'Juke Joints' of America and celebrate 100 years of Leica.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/08/shadow-light-monthly-73/
Sunset from above 🌅 Outchester Ducket bathed in golden light – there’s nothing like an aerial view to show off Northumberland’s beauty.
📸 #DJIMini3Pro
#DronePhotography #Northumberland #SunsetPhotography
Golden hour magic at Bamburgh Castle
The warm evening light made every detail sing - from the historic windmill and clock tower to the gentle tide rolling over the beach. Luckily we were based 5 minutes from the castle so were able to make an impromptu trip to catch the light.
📸 Fujifilm X100VI
#BamburghCastle #Northumberland #SunsetPhotography #FujifilmX100VI #SeascapeLovers #CastleViews #UKCoast #EveningLight #Photography
📷 In Shadow & Light #72 we take a look at the working class teenagers of Belfast and explore London’s amateur boxing scene. We discover award-winning aerial photography and reflect on the anxiety of working with 36 frame exposure film.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/07/shadow-light-monthly-72/
Over on the blog you can read about my recent commission for Gaucho Liverpool, capturing their illuminated Christmas installations inside and out.
I planned the shoot to move from golden hour through dusk and into night, which gave us a beautiful range of lighting to work with - from warm ambient tones to the full festive glow once the sun had gone. I also brought the drone along to capture some aerial views of the exterior installation, which really helped show the space in a different way.
It was a lovely project to kick off the festive season.
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/12/christmas-gaucho-liverpool/
📷 In Shadow & Light #76 we discover stunning monochrome images taken underwater and learn the story of a pioneering aerial photographer from the 1920s. We look at a beautiful portrait series and see the incredible winners of the 2025 Nature Photographer of the Year Contest.
Hope you like it!
https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/11/shadow-light-monthly-76/
Seahouses Harbour has such a unique charm – vibrant boats, the smell of the sea, and the soft afternoon light bouncing across the water. This little triptych captures a slice of that calm, working-harbour feel that makes Northumberland so special.
Shot on the Fujifilm X100VI.
Bamburgh Castle at sunset is spectacular from every perspective, whether flying above with the drone, standing on the beach, or even through the joy of exploring tide pools in the warm evening light. These are the moments that stick with you long after the trip is over.
Shot on Fujifilm X100VI and DJI Mini 3 Pro.
I’ve just shared a new blog post featuring highlights from a recent family shoot at the beautiful Newmillerdam Country Park. Natural moments, real connections, and a stunning woodland setting made this one special.
Take a look: https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2025/07/family-shoot-newmillerdam/
#FamilyPhotography #YorkshirePhotographer #DocumentaryPhotography
