Simon Wiffen Photography & Film

30/09/2026

📷 In Shadow & Light #86, we dive beneath the waves for an award-winning underwater encounter, rediscover a forgotten photographer whose journey began with a wartime camera, celebrate Linda McCartney’s instinctive eye beyond her music connections, and revisit the remarkable camera that travelled all the way to the Moon. From chance encounters and hidden histories to iconic engineering, this month’s selection explores the stories behind some truly unforgettable photographs.

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10/09/2026

Some rare BTS shots. Capturing stills and video b-roll for a railway client down the road in Holbeck this morning.

08/09/2026

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of filming The 2026 Elliot James Bransby Memorial Shield, an annual charity football event raising funds for the incredible Martin House Children's Hospice.

I'm delighted that this year's event raised an amazing £17,372, bringing the total raised across the four events to an incredible £42,104. Congratulations to David Bransby and everyone involved in making such a difference.

When David invited me to film the day, he gave me complete creative freedom. From the outset, I knew I didn't want to produce a traditional football highlights film. There were plenty of goals, tackles and memorable moments on the pitch, but for me, the real story was happening around it.

This film isn't about the football.

It's about Elliot's legacy. It's about David's determination to keep his son's memory alive. It's about the hundreds of people who return year after year to support an incredible cause. That's what moved me most throughout the day, and that's what I wanted this film to capture.

As a huge Leeds United fan, one personal highlight was finally meeting Eddie Gray. But what I'll remember most is witnessing the emotion behind the event and seeing first-hand why so many people continue to give their time to make it such a success.

Storytelling has always been at the heart of my work. Whether I'm photographing a family, filming a business or documenting a charity event, I'm always looking beyond what is happening to understand why it's happening. Those are the stories that stay with people long after the final whistle, and I hope that's what this film achieves.

A huge thank you to David for trusting me with such an important project, and congratulations once again to everyone who helped raise such an incredible amount for Martin House Children's Hospice.

04/09/2026

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 for KATEIGAHO 家庭画報 based in Tokyo, Japan. It’s a reminder that you never quite know where a photograph might lead. Sometimes the images you make close to home end up travelling much further than you ever do.

Sometimes images take on a life of their own long after they're taken. That's exactly what happened recently when I received an unexpected email from Japan.

03/09/2026

🇯🇵 Something rather exciting just arrived at my door from Tokyo, Japan. What's inside? Keep an eye on my blog and I'll reveal all soon… 👀

02/09/2026

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Thanks to Edem for the kind words. This is exactly what I aim for with every family shoot. It's always a privilege to be trusted to capture these memories on behalf of families.

31/08/2026

📷 In Shadow & Light #85, we revisit the timeless street photography of Saul Leiter, explore eight decades of British documentary photography, discover richly symbolic work inspired by memory and heritage, and celebrate one of the most beautifully designed cameras ever created. From quiet observations of everyday life to iconic photographic design, this month’s selection is a reminder that the most enduring images often come from curiosity, craftsmanship and a unique way of seeing the world.

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Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I've come across this month.

19/08/2026

Really enjoyed filming STEMFest 2026 for RtcStem, capturing two fast-paced days of hands-on activities designed to get young people excited about science, technology, engineering and maths.

With just three hours of filming available each day, this was a great exercise in working quickly in a busy live environment and finding the moments that really tell the story of an event.

On day one I worked closely with host Ruth Amos, filming her pieces to camera along with interviews with exhibitors and attendees. I returned on day two to work independently, concentrating on capturing the interactions, reactions and details that would help bring the finished film together.

That's what I enjoy most about filming live events. It's not simply about documenting what happened, but finding the people, moments and reactions that give you a sense of what it actually felt like to be there.

You can watch the finished film here, and I've written a little more about how I approached the project on my blog: https://www.simonwiffenphotography.co.uk/blog/2026/08/capturing-stemfest-2026/

19/08/2026

Coming Soon…

A couple of weeks ago I made a short film at the The 2026 Elliot James Bransby Memorial Shield. We'll be releasing the film along with the final totals raised from the event soon. Excited to share this one. (Though not as excited as I was to meet Eddit Gray to be fair).

Watch this space…

31/07/2026

📷 In Shadow & Light #84, we take to the skies with this year's best aerial photography, step inside the creation of what is believed to be the world's largest photograph, revisit the enduring legacy of Henri Cartier-Bresson's "decisive moment", and celebrate documentary photography that places people and stories at its heart. From breathtaking perspectives to pioneering photographic processes, this month's selection is a reminder that great photography is about far more than the camera in your hands.

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Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I've come across this month.