Simon Remark Photography

05/12/2025

Looking forward to this wedding next month!

Claire's sister Kate was my next door neighbour, along with now husband Matt, for a couple years when my wife, two kids and I lived in a condo on Queen East. I photographed Kate and Matt's wedding, which is where I met Claire and Terenz. I'm not exaggerating when I say that this group of people, Kat...

03/05/2025

I make travel plans and always wish I could cancel last minute, but I go in spite of my discomfort and am always happy I did. Many of my favourite pictures happen during travels and I’ll be sharing a selection of them at 43 Front St E starting this Friday through the end of May with a reception on March 27! Would love to see you there! Doors open at 6pm.

02/22/2025

A collaboration I did with the Corktown BIA to highlight the architecture and small businesses in the neighbourhood. I've been commissioned to do another round of photos as several other business owners have asked to be included.

01/16/2025

All Fuji jpegs from a recent cruise through the Caribbean.

10/07/2024

CLOSE TO HOME is a collection of work by photographer Simon Remark that represents geographical, emotional, and spiritual closeness to the artist.

For a decade and a half, Simon has been a wedding and portrait photographer, but what he loves most is street photography and rural landscapes. Most of his personal work is captured on film.

His work draws inspiration from music, literature and film. Simon has been most inspired by filmmakers such as Spike Lee, Wim Wenders, and Wong Kar Wai. He is drawn to images that reflect the human condition and spiritual movement from darkness to light.

The photos exhibited at 99 frames are contemplative works that were taken during a time of mental health difficulty while going through a divorce and navigating life with OCD. The images have played a key part in healing and recovery.

Simon is heavily invested in social justice initiatives — for every twenty five dollars spent on his work, a meal will be provided to someone in need through Provisions by Valerie, a social venture that seeks to increase food accessibility in the city.

07/31/2024

Not "new" but new to my website. I know, I know, it's still summer, why post a fall wedding? Take a break from the heat wave, enjoy some pictures with that crisp autumn air.

Kate and Matt were our neighbours when we lived in a condo on Queen East. Unfortunately most of that time was during COVID lockdowns, so we mostly saw them in passing, but they were the most pleasant couple - always smiling, always a warm greeting. We got to hang out a bit before we moved a few bloc...

07/15/2024

Benita and I used to sit in the same pew at Little Trinity Anglican Church when I was new and sat in the same spot every Sunday. I'm kind of all over the place now, but I still see her from time to time. On this particular day, all of her adult children were in town, although some left for the airport before the end of the session. It was early. So early that in one photo one of the significant others looks like he's asleep standing up. They were all here for a wedding, so Benita decided to seize the moment and have some pictures taken for posterity.

Benita and I used to sit in the same pew at Little Trinity Anglican Church when I was new and sat in the same spot every Sunday. I'm kind of all over the place now, but I still see her from time to time. On this particular day, all of her adult children were in town, although some left for the airpo...

04/18/2024

Another City Hall elopement from the archives.

04/11/2024

Hard to believe this was almost a year ago. It's always fun documenting Wildlaw's milestone celebrations -- cover band Dwayne Gretzky played 30 covers to commemorate 30 years!

04/03/2024

Love the city of Hamilton, and love this venue! I highly recommend.

When Elena and Corey first contacted me to photograph their wedding, I was booked the day they were looking for. Many months later I received a subsequent email for another date -- the first one didn't work out. I met with Elena and Corey on a cold Saturday morning at a coffee shop in my east Chinat...

03/26/2024

Elena and Corey's full The Art Gallery of Hamilton wedding. I loved the post ceremony walk to the Locke Street bridge! A great idea that made for dynamic pictures!

When Elena and Corey first contacted me to photograph their wedding, I was booked the day they were looking for. Many months later I received a subsequent email for another date -- the first one didn't work out. I met with Elena and Corey on a cold Saturday morning at a coffee shop in my east Chinat...