Category: Technique
New Behind the Scenes Video: Delivering Event Photography & Video in Real Time at UKREiiF 2026
One of the questions I’m often asked is how I manage large event shoots on my own, especially when clients need both photography and video delivered throughout the event.
In this behind the scenes video, I take you through the workflow and planning that helps keep everything running smoothly.
Bringing a Campaign to Life Behind the Scenes: My Work with Yorkshire Tea
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to work on a brilliant project capturing behind-the-scenes photography and video for a new campaign shoot with Yorkshire Tea.
How To Apply Cinematic Principles for Storytelling Photography
In both photography and videography, storytelling is what transforms a beautiful image into something memorable, meaningful and emotionally resonant.
While visual storytelling is often associated with filmmaking – through the use of wide, medium and close-up shots to construct a scene. These same principles can elevate your photography to a whole new level.
New Video: How I Shoot Photos and Video Solo at Live Events
My latest behind-the-scenes video is now live over on my YouTube channel and in this one I’m sharing a real-world look at how I manage to shoot both photography and video as a solo shooter at large, live events.
New Video: Behind the Scenes – Author Portrait Shoot, Gabor Szaba
I’ve just published a new behind-the-scenes video from a recent studio portrait session with author Gabor Szabo.
This shoot was part of the promotional materials for Gabor’s new book North East of Eden. The goal was to create a clean, expressive portrait that reflected the thoughtful, introspective tone of the book. We kept things simple and focussed, using controlled lighting to highlight Gabor’s features and allow his character to come through in the final image.
Using On-Camera Flash for Dynamic Event Photography
Using on-camera flash, creative techniques, and ambient light, I captured a recent event in a way that reflected not just how it looked but how it felt to be there.
Hosted at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, the event presented both challenges and creative opportunities. With 300 attendees, a live band, and a bustling dance floor in a ballroom with towering ceilings and low ambient lighting, the setup can be intimidating for photographers. However, by embracing the conditions and adapting my approach, I was able to create a diverse set of images that not only documented the event but also captured its energy and atmosphere.
My 6 Top Tips for Better Event Photography
In this post I offer my 6 tips for better event photography to help you achieve the best results.
Whether you’re shooting a family event, business event, conference or awards ceremony, event photography can be challenging. These tips will help to take your event photography to the next level.
How to deal with bad weather on a photoshoot
We always hope for fine weather for a shoot but sometimes the weather God’s choose not to play ball. In those situations it’s important you’re able to adapt to the conditions.
The unpredictable nature of film photography
When I first fell in love with photography it was on film, processing images in my own darkroom. The analogue medium really makes you appreciate that photography is actual magic.
These days I very rarely shoot film, although I’d love to do it more often. There’s no doubt that in this digital world the cost of film and processing is a hard justification. So why would anyone shoot on film in this day and age?
In Focus: ‘The Climb’
With the ‘In Focus’ series I look at a single photograph in a bit more detail.
I’ll dig into the story behind the image, how I shot it and some of the technical details that make the shot successful. I hope you find this insight into my creative process interesting.
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.