Simon Plant Photographer- Stills & Motion

Simon Plant Photographer- Stills & Motion “Aspirational Lifestyle & Locations”
Stills-Motion-Post Production Commercial / Advertising Photographer & Retoucher Location & Studio Facilities

Straightforward brief, more thought than usual behind it — that's most days on the job. simonplant.co.uk
11/09/2026

Straightforward brief, more thought than usual behind it — that's most days on the job. simonplant.co.uk

Have you ever stumbled upon a scene that feels like a trip back in time? I found this caravan pitched back in October 20...
10/09/2026

Have you ever stumbled upon a scene that feels like a trip back in time? I found this caravan pitched back in October 2019, and it instantly brought to mind those iconic Marlboro billboard ads from the late 80s — you know, that rugged desert vibe. But here’s the twist: it’s actually sitting next to a gorgeous beach on the island of Rhodes, Greece!

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Working properties tend to have more character than anything staged for sale.
10/09/2026

Working properties tend to have more character than anything staged for sale.

Properties that look lived-in tend to photograph better than ones staged for the camera.
08/09/2026

Properties that look lived-in tend to photograph better than ones staged for the camera.

Bigger properties need more time on site, not just more frames.
07/09/2026

Bigger properties need more time on site, not just more frames.

Some shoots come with a view that does half the work before you've picked up the camera. simonplant.co.uk
04/09/2026

Some shoots come with a view that does half the work before you've picked up the camera. simonplant.co.uk

Some shoots take longer to get right than the property itself would suggest. This was one of them.
03/09/2026

Some shoots take longer to get right than the property itself would suggest. This was one of them.

Casting A Line Mandraki Harbour"Photographic magic often happens in fleeting moments of perfect alignment—when patience ...
02/09/2026

Casting A Line Mandraki Harbour
"Photographic magic often happens in fleeting moments of perfect alignment—when patience meets opportunity.”

Walking around Mandraki harbour in Rhodes one August morning, I found myself surrounded by unusual cloud cover. The warm air contrasted with the cool, muted light as I noticed several fishermen casting their lines into the Mediterranean waters.
I was initially drawn to the compositional balance—the gentle curve of the harbour, the silhouetted figures, the historic backdrop that has witnessed centuries of similar morning rituals.
But what made me quickly reach for my tripod was the first hint of crimson peeking between clouds at the horizon.

In fine art photography, these moments require both recognition and readiness. Within seconds, I was set up to capture what I knew would be a transient gift—that perfect instant when the rising sun broke through a narrow gap in the clouds, bathing the scene in dramatic light.

The resulting image embodies what I constantly search for in my work: the delicate interplay between cool morning tones and the warm glow of dawn, human presence in harmony with historic place, and the meditative quality that can only be found in these early, unhurried hours.

This is why I rise before dawn and return to these timeless places again and again. Each morning offers new possibilities, new light, new stories—eternally familiar yet never quite the same.
Follow my journey as I continue seeking these ephemeral moments where light, history, and human experience converge in perfect harmony.

"Ancient Mornings: Finding Peace in Mediterranean Light" Download this visual and literary meditation ebook for free now on my website".
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Small rooms are their own kind of difficult — less space to find an angle in.
01/09/2026

Small rooms are their own kind of difficult — less space to find an angle in.

Every property has a version of itself that only shows up in good light. Finding it is most of the job.
31/08/2026

Every property has a version of itself that only shows up in good light. Finding it is most of the job.

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