Simon Wiffen
Photography

Category: Press

How My Yorkshire Pumpkin Photographs Found an Audience in Japan

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One of the things I love most about photography is that you never quite know where a photograph might end up.

Sometimes images are delivered to a client, shared online, and that’s the end of their story. Other times they take on a life of their own. That’s exactly what happened recently, when a message turned up out of nowhere from a photo editor on the other side of the world.

Introducing SEND-Friendly Family Photography Sessions in Leeds & Yorkshire

Montage of black and white fine art family photography by Leeds photographer Simon Wiffen

I believe every family deserves the opportunity to capture meaningful memories together, regardless of disability, diagnosis, additional needs or neurodivergence.

That’s why I’ve introduced a new SEND-friendly family photography offering designed specifically for families who may benefit from additional preparation, flexibility and sensory-aware support.

Feature – Unreal Rockstars The Founder Series

Unreal Rockstars: The Founder Series

I’ve been included in latest issue of The Founder Series by UNREAL, which features five UK business owners making an impact through innovation and purpose-driven work.

Best Commercial Photographer at the Northern Enterprise Awards 2023

SME News Northern Enterprise Awards

I’m happy to say I’ve won the ‘Best Commercial Photographer (Yorkshire)’ award at the SME News Northern Enterprise Awards 2023.

Coffee x Cameras Interview – The Emotional Resonance of Photography

Coffee x Cameras

This week I had the pleasure of chatting to Charlie Naebeck as part of his Coffee x Cameras Interview Series.

We chatted about all things photography, portraits, emotional connection, learning to see and the importance of authenticity.

Best Family & Lifestyle Photographer at the Northern Enterprise Awards 2022

SME News Northern Enterprise Awards

I’m happy to say I’ve won the ‘Best Family & Lifestyle Photographer (West Yorkshire)’ award at the SME News Northern Enterprise Awards 2022.

Curator Spotlight interview with Flipboard

Flipboard Curator Spotlight Simon Wiffen

I’ve been a huge Flipboard fan since I got my first iPad back in 2011-ish. As such it was a huge honour this month to be asked for an interview for their new Curator Spotlight series.

Best Commercial & Portrait Photographer at the Northern Enterprise Awards 2021

SME News Northern Enterprise Awards

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve won the ‘Best Commercial & Portrait Photographer (Yorkshire)’ award at the SME News Northern Enterprise Awards 2021.

Interview with MPB

47 / A Life With Cystic Fibrosis

This week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the guys from MPB following my Unsung Hero Award.

The interview focusses on my 47 / A Life With Cystic Fibrosis project. Amongst other things we chatted about the project, my background, my technical setup and my advice for anyone thinking of undertaking a similar project. A big thanks to the MPB team for taking the time to chat to me.

Head on over to the MPB site to read the interview in full – https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/blog/article/12513/

I’ve won the Unsung Hero Award at the 2020 AP Awards!

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Last Friday I had the absolute honour to attend the Amateur Photographer AP Awards to receive the Unsung Hero Award.

About me

About me

I'm Simon Wiffen, an award-winning photographer, husband, dog owner, record collector and dad of three.

For image usage enquiries or to discuss a photography brief please give me a call or drop me an email and I’d be happy to talk through some ideas.

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