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January 14, 2021
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Google Rating
4.9
Based on 58 reviews
Simon James Photography
4.9
Kirsten MacKelden
03:19 10 Sep 21
Over the last twenty years, Simon James Photography has captured the most beautiful images of our milestone events - from pregnancy photos to multiple 'big' birthday celebrations, from our daughter's christening to corporate headshots for our business. Simon is an absolute joy to deal with. He has an infectious energy and a rare talent for bringing out the best in his subjects. Professionalism, talent and a genuinely great person all rolled into one!
Erin Bull
20:22 10 Aug 21
I engaged Simon to update my profile headshots and was impressed by not only the quality of the photos but the process, it's never easy self analysing your own photos but Simon make you comfortable, easy and knows how to get the perfect shot without you even realising.I highly recommend Simon for his quality work to get the best shot of you.
Emily Cubbins
03:03 24 Jun 21
Simon did a full day shoot for my team in our rebrand. I was extremely happy with the attention to detail and effort that went into making sure I had the perfect shots for every marketing channel in my business. I have so many amazing shots looking the best version of myself. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon to anyone looking for high quality photos to make their brand stand out!
Frank Ferrara
04:13 30 Apr 21
Ace photography, really went to great lengths to capture the message I wanted to convey and just a nice bloke!
Dianna Daou
00:59 27 Apr 21
Simon is an incredibly talented and intuitive photographer. I engaged Simon to photograph my seminar and the whole process from start to end was smooth, easy and extremely successful.He met with me, came out and saw the venue and asked me all the right questions. On the day Simon was communicative, flexible and very positive which helped the day run smoothly and easily.The final photos were even better than I could have hoped! I had the photos within 48 hours of the event and he was an absolutely pleasure to work with when choosing the best images. .Simon is certainly my trusted go-to photographer and I would not hesitate to recommend my nearest and dearest to him for photos for any event.
Johanna, Just Peoples
20:55 22 Mar 21
Simon used his genius to photograph a recent fundraising event I hosted for Just Peoples. He captured the ambience and atmosphere of the evening perfectly, which for a charity event particularly is extremely important. Simon’s photos beautifully conveyed that feeling of excitement, connection and inspiration in the room, particularly while listening to the guest speaker, or while they were having meaningful conversations and were inspired to contribute to the world through Just Peoples.I am so excited to share Simon's pictures with our community and use them to promote future events so people can visualise the awesome time they will have when they join us next time.Simon sent me some screen grabs within one hour of the event finishing which was really special as in this instant world we live in it can be hard to wait for professional shots, so I particularly appreciated to get these through before I’d even made it home.I love working with Simon, he’s fun, he’s funny and he puts everyone at ease ensuring their natural beauty, inside and out, shines through.
Christina Salvo
04:25 13 Mar 21
Thanks Simon for making the whole experience comfortable. My new images are perfect for my website. thanks for the super quick turnaround too.
Kimberley O'Brien
10:16 24 Feb 21
Where do I even start?!Simon was absolutely amazing from start to finish. From the moment we first got in touch right up until the wedding day and beyond. Thank you Simon for being able to capture all the love felt on our wedding day. The photos are better than I could have ever imagined. I honestly couldn't recommend you enough. Thank you!
Anna Ronald
01:41 23 Dec 20
Simon recently assisted me with updated photographs for my website, social media library, and also profile pictures. Working with Simon was great fun, and he has given me some absolutely beautiful images as a result. Thank you Simon x
kanzas jones
11:42 15 Dec 20
Simon was so amazing during this pandemic. We had to postpone our wedding and on our first wedding date Simon has so much passion for making people happy that he still took some family shots for us. On our wedding day when we finally got to have our dream day, Simon just made the day flow and be so effortless. The photo turn around was super quick and such amazing beautiful natural shots. Could not of asked for a better photographer. Easy to get along with, bubbly, caring and passionate!
Gabby McDonald
07:05 21 Oct 20
After seeing Simon's work I decided to get him to take photos of me for my website and a new head shot. As someone who is not comfortable in front of a camera I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun Simon made the 'shoot'. He is a truly talented creative professional. I highly recommend Simon for any photographic work that you need.Thank you Simon for making this a great experience.
Kate Lewis
06:06 30 Jul 20
Simon was fantastic to work with for my corporate headshots. Not only am I ecstatic with the photos, the whole experience was extremely positive. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer in the area.
Nicole Davidson
23:47 15 Jul 20
Simon took a series of headshots for my LinkedIn profile and professional branding. He was a joy to work with and captured images which conveyed my personality beautifully. I highly recommend him.
Kerryn Powell: The Network Catalyst
04:33 13 Jul 20
We are so delighted we made the decision to have Simon take some family photographs with our adult children and grandson. The milestone of our grandson turning three, and that the CoVid-19 restrictions highlighted just how important our family are to us. We know that too often time slips by and precious moments can be missed.Thank you Simon for your professional approach in creating a range of group, small group and individual family photos (taken in our own home and garden) that we all treasure. It was so much fun!
H Mac
22:43 18 May 20
Simon James is the consummate professional who has spent thousands of hours honing his skills, the knowledge of his equipment, his attention to detail and new perspective is why he is highly sought after by clients all over the world, who has a knack of being in the right place, at the right time, to capture that perfect image.
Janelle Mangan
02:31 24 Apr 20
Simon recently completed a corporate photographic shoot for one of my clients. With executives in Australia from global offices around the world, we took the opportunity to update our library of corporate head, team and operational shots. Simon was utmost professional in his approach and dealing with all levels of staff and management including the global executive team. He was flexible and no-fuss, and got the job done working amongst a fully operational corporate office while also demonstrating creativity, independence and flair to ensure we captured some candid, informal shots as well. The results were terrific. I would recommend Simon due to the quality of his service and photographs and value of the investment.
Andrew Harris
06:55 15 Apr 20
Simon was awesome! I hate getting my photo taken and he made it fun and helped me relax in front of the camera. Highly recommend him. Will def will work with him again.
Dawn Mahler
00:16 26 Mar 20
Simon's professional photo shoot for our company was the best we've ever had. Staff of all levels commented on how great he was to work with and it came through the photos. He did an expert job putting people at ease, even those who didn't want to be in front of the camera, and capturing real, authentic moments. His photos are natural and really caputred everything we wanted - and more.
Debbie Findlay
11:31 17 Mar 20
I discovered Simon on Easy Weddings and after browsing his work just knew it was the style of images we were seeking. From the moment I spoke with Simon over the phone I knew there was no one else I wanted to capture our day. He was witty, professional and he just seemed to understand what I was seeking instantly.My now husband & I believe ourselves to be a couple of the most unphotogenic people getting around and hate having our photos taken and yet Simon was able to achieve the impossible. We wanted classic yet casual shots and he nailed it painlessly.We absolutely love them, the images capture the mood and story of the evening perfectly. A gorgeous blend of classic intended shots and casual natural unknown moments which are some of our favorites.We have the most beautiful photos to remember our wedding day and we are forever grateful for that :)Thanks Simon.
Kath Avey
02:11 16 Dec 19
Simon is a fabulous, friendly, fun photographer. He photographed our wedding and got heaps of amazing shots. Very grateful for the skills he has.
Sarah Kuhn
03:59 12 Dec 19
Cathy Shaw
23:26 04 Dec 19
Simon took photos of our mechanics workshop for use on the internet and social media. He put us all at ease quickly and captured the image we wanted to project perfectly. The turnaround time between sesion and availability of photos was super quick too! We will definitely ask Simon to help us again when we are ready to update our photos.
Hilbert van Pelt
18:51 19 Nov 19
Simon photographed our wedding. He was very professional but personable which made the day run very smoothly and we love the photos.
Alastair MacMillan
23:28 01 Nov 19
Simon gave me a headshot that I am very proud of! He listened to the brief and smashed it out of the park. THANK YOU
Samantha Page
00:19 14 Oct 19
I have recommended Simon to so many of my clients, friends and family for all special events they have coming up. It has been an absolute pleasure being able to work along side you in your photoshoots. You bring such a positive, fun, exciting yet relaxed energy into your work and are a master at your profession. You produce quality images and I would give you 5 stars every time.I can't wait to work with you again Simon.
Katie Moss
11:25 01 Aug 19
Simon was a pleasure to work with for our recent company headshots.. He is very professional and made the photo shoot fun which resulted in great pics! Thank you Simon!
Kayla Marshall
08:53 19 Jul 19
Leading up to my maternity shoot I was nervous, felt terrible with how I looked and honestly wanted to cancel it. Then I arrived and Simon was an absolute pleasure. I felt like an absolute Queen and Simon made me feel so incredibly comfortable! I have photos of this amazing time in my life I never dreamt I’d be happy with! I am so grateful that we chose to go with Simon and the photos are absolutely amazing, I’ve sent them to everyone I know instead of hiding them away for my eyes only! Could not be happier and would recommend Simon to everyone in a heart beat !
Braith Bamkin
06:26 04 Jul 19
I engaged Simon for a small commercial job in the city. Simon researched my industry and asked lots of great questions which meant that the end product far exceeded my expectations.
R R
04:28 26 Jun 19
Simon really took the time to understand what I wanted to achieve from the photo and exactly how I wanted it to look, he made me feel extremely comfortable and as a result, one of the first photos he took was the perfect shot. I can't recommend Simon James highly enough.
Zhu Liu
07:41 19 Jun 19
The most friendly, professional, and passionate photographer we ever met, our family knew Simon for more 12 months and he has helped us on portrait and my personal headshot, not only we loved all the works he created, but also the whole photographing experience was very enjoyable. Highly recommended!!!
Justin Law
00:30 19 Jun 19
Professional, fun and knows how to wrangle a crowd. We had a great experience with Simon. His location selection, eye for detail and retouching work are all very high quality. Happy to recommend.
Philip Bardis
08:29 30 May 19
Simon was fantastic to work with for my new headshots. Just a camera and myself is not a situation I find comfortable, he was able to create a fun relaxed environment to capture the image I was looking for. I highly recommend Simon and his service, he is extremely professional and delivered exactly what I needed.
George Mills
10:49 14 Apr 19
Simon captured Bec and my joint 30th birthday and surprise wedding perfectly. He was so fun to deal with and he has the perfect eye to get beautiful photos. We had such a fun day hanging out with him and would 100% recommend.
Kane O'Toole
10:57 21 Mar 19
WE HAVE THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOS EVER! Simon James Photography delivered the goods and we couldn't be happier. All his pictures captured every previous moment of our amazing day with artistic flair and depth. A Funny and charismatic man who knows how to get the most from all in his shots (stubborn kids included) with multiple layers of depth that keep you looking back over them long after your photo shoot. Worth every cent! Thanks so much Simon, your far exceeded our expectations in capturing our beautiful wedding day memories! Awesome ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Peter Jones
02:43 19 Mar 19
We have been using Simon for our family portraits for over twenty years and would not trust this important task to anyone else. He relates well to people of all ages and gets the best out of every person, animal or any object in his frame.
Suzanne Richardson
06:09 11 Mar 19
Simon was absolutely fantastic. We love our photos!!! He's got a great sense of humour and puts everyone at ease. Some of the candid shots are amazing. Highly recommend, and will definitely use again!!! Cannot express enough how much we love our beautiful wedding photography!! THANK YOU SIMON
Andrew Bratina
11:35 08 Mar 19
Simon is a very talented photographer that we highly recommend. We chose him to shoot our wedding day and were so impressed with the way he captured our special moments. Thanks Simon!
Michael Mott
08:54 04 Mar 19
Only need three words to tell you all how good Simon is... Wonderful, Clever and Honest
Robert Boyce
10:26 10 Jan 19
Simon was a wonderful photographer who could always entice the biggest smiles out of some of my more stubborn family. Our Engagement photos were spectacular and really captured a memory we will never forget. Would highly recommend. Thanks Simon!
_Kye Thomas
23:59 13 Dec 18
Simon was an absolute pleasure to have at our wedding day! From the moment we contacted him from a google search, he was so professional and helpful and filled us with so much confidence that this most important component of our wedding planning was totally under control. The photos are amazing and during the day, he made everyone feel so comfortable and happy, and it is evident in our final shots. He gave us something really special in our wedding photos that we can remember forever! We'd recommend Simon to any couple looking for a photographer for their wedding day. Thanks again for everything Simon! 5 stars!
Letitia Newsome
23:32 23 Nov 18
Simon has taken commercial shots for our website. We are in waste management and were struggling to come up with creative ideas. Along came Simon who used his creative flair to produce great shots for us. We highly recommend him for your next commercial project.
Liz Li
21:24 22 Nov 18
Simon is an approachable, good humoured and highly skilled photographer.Most importantly, he understood what we were looking for after an efficient and friendly face to face communication.He definitely has the secrets to calm and bring attention from kids as well as making them laugh and happy all time.Thank you for making the whole photography experiences extremely easy and enjoyable; thank you for capturing memories that will stay with us forever.Highly recommended!
Susannah Giddings
12:04 21 Nov 18
Simon did an amazing job photographing my wedding. Such a friendly and professional guy and now a friend!
chris hargrove
22:06 20 Nov 18
Simon James has captured every important moment of my life with exquisite beauty! From engagement to marriage to children adding birthdays ...he’s has brought it all to life with his amazing photography!
Caralyn Pahos
05:32 20 Nov 18
Simon has done amazing photography for our business, including Corporate profiles and onsite industrial photography. His creative ideas have transformed and modernised our business marketing.
Lia Incretolli
23:43 19 Nov 18
My first photo shoot experience and Simon was truly wonderful to work with. His knowledge and professionalism helped me relax and produce some incredible head and body shots to start my casting portfolio. Thank you Simon!
猫本彼得
08:35 10 Oct 18
Simon did a really perfect job on our wedding day. He is not only a photographer but also a friend to make everyone happy. We appreciate to have him for capturing our beautiful memories and recommend him with no doubt!
Bishoy Hanna
08:04 04 Oct 18
Simon recently took corporate headshots for our team. I couldn't recommend his services more, he made it a very pleasant experience despite the nerves of having professional photographs taken. Thank you!
Morgan Graham
10:42 24 Sep 18
Simon is the most amazing photographer! He has a beautiful, vivacious personality that left all the guests in hysterics. Simon is extremely professional and has an amazing attention to details which results in the most stunning images. We cannot recommend Simon enough!
Caroline Courtis
01:10 16 Sep 18
The best guy in the biz! Gets the job done! Makes you feel completely at ease. We have used him for a family wedding, head shots and family portraits and couldn't be more thrilled with his work. Highly recommended!
