Sam and Simon Photography

What Sam and Simon Photography does

Sam and Simon Photography is a privately held, husband-and-wife wedding photography and film duo operating from Woking, Surrey, UK. The business was founded around 2017 after Sam discovered a passion for wedding photography while covering a friend's wedding in Turkey; the founders subsequently married in July 2017 at Chateau De Lacoste in the Dordogne. Core operations revolve around documentary-style wedding photo and video coverage, executed by the two founders with occasional support from a third photographer on larger packages.

The product portfolio is structured as discrete wedding packages and add-ons. Photography-only packages ('Party Animals' at £3,000 and 'Oh Snap' at £2,500) and combined photo-plus-film packages ('Whole Shebang' at £5,000 and 'Best Bits' at £4,000) form the core revenue base, with a film-only tier starting at £2,200. Underlying technology consists of professional digital and film cameras, drones for aerial footage, and 4K video capture for highlight reels, full-length films, social teasers, and speeches recordings. Delivery is via a password-protected online gallery that lets couples view, download, and share media with controlled guest access. Recent extensions include film photography, a GIF Selfie Photo Booth, standalone ceremony/speeches filming, and a separate family photography service line.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with couples discovering the brand through the website portfolio, Instagram, Facebook, and word-of-mouth referrals within the UK wedding supplier network. Sales is consultative and inquiry-based: prospective couples email to check availability and complete a meet-up or video call before booking. Pricing is transparently published in GBP on the website. Revenue is composed entirely of one-time service fees, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring component, and there is no external funding, parent company, or institutional backing; the business is bootstrapped and owner-operated.

Name

Sam and Simon Photography

Legal name

Sam and Simon Photography

Website

https://samandsimonphotography.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sam and Simon Photography is a husband-and-wife wedding photography and videography duo based in Surrey, UK, offering documentary-style photo and 4K film packages priced £2,000-£5,000 to couples across the UK and at international destination weddings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Photography and Videography Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engagement & Pre-Wedding Beauty Services (HSALALAF)

Keywords

• Wedding photography
• Wedding videography
• Family photography
• Documentary photography
• Destination weddings

Headquarters

HQ city

Woking

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wedding Photography Services: One-time service fees for wedding photography coverage ranging from 8-12 hours. Packages priced at £2000-£3000 depending on photographer coverage (Sam only vs Sam and Simon duo).
2. Wedding Videography Services: One-time service fees for wedding film coverage including highlight films, full-length films, and social teasers. Priced at £2200-£3000.
3. Combined Photo + Film Packages: Bundled photography and videography packages ranging from £4000-£5000, offering savings versus booking services separately. Up to 12 hours coverage with comprehensive film deliverables.
4. Add-on Services: Additional revenue from wedding albums, couple photoshoots (from £250), additional ceremony/speeches filming (£400 each), and GIF Selfie Photo Booth rental (£300).
5. Family Photography Sessions: Family photography sessions at locations of the client's choice (home, park, woods, beach). Natural, fun and vibrant style capturing children in their element.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sam and Simon Photography is a husband-and-wife wedding photography and videography duo based in Surrey, UK. They sell tiered wedding photography packages, wedding videography packages, and combined photo-and-film packages, plus a smaller family photography service line, to couples getting married across the UK and internationally. Ancillary walk-up offerings include pre-wedding couple shoots, photo albums, a GIF Selfie Booth, and standalone ceremony/speeches filming.

Product overview

Sam and Simon Photography is a husband-and-wife wedding photography and film duo based in Surrey, UK. Their product portfolio consists of photography and videography services offered as separate or combined packages. Core offerings include photography packages (Party Animals, Oh Snap) and combined photography-and-film packages (Whole Shebang, Best Bits), with standalone video packages (Film Experience, Highlights) also available. Additional services include photo albums, couple shoots, ceremony/speeches filming add-ons, and a GIF Selfie Booth. All clients receive a password-protected online gallery for photo and video delivery. The duo also offers family photography sessions as a separate service line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Photography Services Solo or duo professional wedding photography coverage for up to 9–12 hours, delivered as high-resolution edited images via a password-protected online gallery, for couples getting married across the UK and at international destinations.
• Wedding Videography Services 4K cinematic wedding films including 4–7 minute highlights, 15–25 minute long films, 1-minute social media teasers, and full speeches recordings, delivered to couples via a password-protected online gallery.
• Combined Photography and Videography Packages Bundled full-day photography and videography coverage for up to 8–12 hours, priced at £4,000–£5,000, offering both Sam and Simon to cover the day alongside comprehensive photo and 4K film deliverables.
• Family Photography Sessions Natural, fun, and vibrant lifestyle family photography sessions on location at the client's choice (home, park, woods, beach), capturing children in their element for lasting family memories.
• Wedding Photo Albums Storybook photo albums available in various sizes, materials, and page counts, offered as a standalone purchase alongside wedding photography packages.
• Couple Shoot Pre-wedding relaxed couple photography session starting from £250, designed to help couples get comfortable with the camera ahead of the wedding day.
• GIF Selfie Booth Rental Photo booth rental for weddings priced at £300 as an add-on to wedding day coverage, providing entertainment on the day.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of weddings and thousands of events photographed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Knot Worldwide: Largest global wedding marketplace connecting couples with wedding vendors including photographers. Comparable to Sam and Simon as a wedding vendor ecosystem player, though The Knot operates as a marketplace rather than as a photography studio.
• Bridebook: UK-based wedding planning platform and vendor marketplace. Comparable to Sam and Simon as a UK wedding services player where couples can find photographers, though Bridebook is a software platform rather than a photography studio.
• WeddingWire: Major global wedding vendor marketplace connecting couples with photographers, venues, and other wedding services. Comparable to Sam and Simon as a wedding services platform, though WeddingWire operates as a marketplace rather than as a photography studio.

Others

• Hitched.co.uk: UK wedding directory and inspiration platform owned by The Knot Worldwide. Comparable to Sam and Simon as a UK wedding services directory where couples can find photographers, though Hitched is a directory rather than a photography provider.
• PhotoBox: European photo printing and personalized photo products service. Comparable as a complementary service in the UK photography ecosystem where couples print wedding albums, though PhotoBox is a printing service rather than a photography provider.
• Rock My Wedding: UK wedding inspiration blog and styled shoot platform featuring real weddings. Comparable as a UK wedding content ecosystem player where wedding photographers are featured and couples find inspiration, though Rock My Wedding is editorial content rather than a photography provider.
• Confetti: UK wedding planning and registry platform. Comparable as a UK wedding services player where couples research wedding vendors including photographers, though Confetti is a software platform rather than a photography provider.

Direct peers

• Anna Pumer Photography: UK-based boutique wedding photography studio offering documentary-style wedding photography. Comparable to Sam and Simon as a small UK wedding photography business serving similar customer segments with similar documentary approach and premium pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/samandsimonphotography
• Instagraminstagram.com/samandsimonphotography

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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