Simon Wiffen Photography & Film

29/06/2026

📷 In Shadow & Light #83, we step into the secret nightlife of 1930s Paris, explore a remarkable archive of contact sheets left behind by Peter Hujar, revisit the history of one of photography’s most extraordinary instant cameras, and celebrate 200 years of photographic innovation through some of the most influential cameras ever made. From lost archives and iconic machines to hidden worlds illuminated after dark, this month’s selection explores the stories behind the images as much as the photographs themselves.

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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.

23/06/2026

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me on the touchline coaching junior football. So when TopCatch Goalkeeping and Kick On Academy invited me to film their joint goalkeeper camp featuring Leeds United goalkeeper Alex Cairns, it was a project that combined two of my favourite things.

The brief was to capture the energy, quality and atmosphere of the day through a short promotional film. Working in a documentary style, I focused on filming the action as it unfolded, combining close-up saves, coaching moments and aerial drone footage to create a fast paced edit that reflected the intensity of the sessions.

As a coach, and with a son who plays in goal, it was particularly enjoyable spending the day around so many talented young goalkeepers and seeing the enthusiasm they brought to every drill.

I’ve written a short blog post about the project and my approach to filming it, which you can read here:

When TopCatch Goalkeeping and Kick On Academy invited me to film their first joint goalkeeper camp, it combined two of my worlds perfectly.

16/06/2026

Delighted to have been invited to document this fantastic event. Can’t wait 💛💙

🔵🟡⚪️ Not just 30+ star players, but we’ve star Managers too. Does it get much bigger than Howard Wilkinson OBE!

⚽️ It’s time to book your place for this extraordinary family day out.

⚽️ Adults £5 - under 16’s FREE

⚽️ Book both now 👇👇

🔵⚪️🟡 https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/96880

💥Social Media partner: Marketing Handled

15/06/2026

A few months ago I had the opportunity to spend the day at Yorkshire Tea HQ capturing behind-the-scenes photography and video during the production of their new 'Health and Safe Tea at Work' campaign.

With two production units filming in parallel, my role was to document the energy, creativity and collaboration behind the scenes while staying completely out of the way of the production itself.

It was a fantastic shoot to be part of, working alongside Yorkshire Tea, Jaywing and Them Apples, and it’s great to finally be able to share some of the images now the campaign has gone live.

I’ve put together a full project case study featuring behind-the-scenes photography, the finished campaign film and a short video where I talk through the handheld setup and workflow I used throughout the day.

A few months ago, I was brought in to capture behind-the-scenes photography and videography for a really fun campaign shoot at Yorkshire Tea headquarters.

08/06/2026

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Huge thanks to Kyle at TopCatch Goalkeeping for the kind words! In my spare time I coach junior football including my own son who's a goalkeeper, so this one was a particularly fun one to work on.

05/06/2026

I’m delighted to see my new SEND-Friendly Family Photography sessions featured in the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Beautiful family photography should be for everyone, and it’s wonderful to be able to share that message with a wider audience.

Many thanks to the Yorkshire Evening Post for the coverage.

The SEND-friendly family photography sessions will be available across Leeds and Yorkshire

05/06/2026

When I'm, not shooting I coach junior football including my son who's a goalkeeper, so when I was asked to join TopCatch Goalkeeping, Kick On Academy and Leeds United goalkeeper Alex Cairns to capture their first joint goalkeeper camp last week I jumped at the chance. It was a really fun shoot and I absolutely loved capturing it. Big thank you to Kyle Letheren for giving me free reign on this one, really pleased with how it came out. Was a fantastic day - some absolutely fantastic goalkeepers on display (including mine!) ⚽️ 🧤

04/06/2026

Beautiful family photography should be for everyone.

I believe every family deserves the opportunity to capture meaningful memories together, regardless of disability, diagnosis, additional needs or neurodivergence.

That’s why I’ve recently launched my new SEND-Friendly Family Photography sessions across Leeds and Yorkshire.

These sessions are designed for families who may benefit from additional preparation, flexibility and a calm, child-led approach. They include options such as pre-session questionnaires, tailored social stories and introductory video calls to help children feel comfortable before we even meet.

The goal isn’t perfect poses or perfect behaviour.

It’s about creating a positive experience and capturing genuine family connection, personality and real moments.

If you know a family who may find this helpful, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d share this post with them.

Send me a message for more information or visit the link in my bio.

02/06/2026

I’m delighted to announce the launch of a new service that’s been in development for a little while: Sensory-Friendly Family Photography Sessions.

I believe every family deserves the opportunity to capture meaningful memories together, regardless of disability, diagnosis, additional needs or neurodivergence.

These sessions have been designed specifically for families who may benefit from additional preparation, flexibility and sensory-aware support. They include options such as tailored social stories, pre-session preparation and a calm, child-led approach designed to help children feel comfortable from the very start.

The goal is simple: to make family photography more accessible and create a positive experience that captures genuine family connection and personality.

I’ve written a blog post explaining the thinking behind the service and what makes these sessions different which you can read below.

If you know a family who may find this useful, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d share this post with them.

Thank you for your support.

I believe every family deserves the opportunity to capture meaningful memories together, regardless of disability, diagnosis, additional needs or neurodivergence.

28/05/2026

📷 In Shadow & Light #82, we uncover a remarkable rediscovered archive of postwar street photography, explore cinematic approaches to light and storytelling on the streets, revisit the mystery behind one of the most iconic images ever made, and reflect on the powerful storytelling of this year’s World Press Photo winners. From lost negatives to global narratives, this month’s selection highlights photography’s enduring ability to document, interpret and reveal the world around us.

Hope you like it!

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