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Professional Photographer

Award winning Simon Burt is one of Cornwall’s leading contemporary Photographers, who is respected by his peers, colleagues and clients. His specialities are corporate shoots, wedding photography and underwater imagery.

Simon Burt’s portfolio demonstrates his unique and inspirational style of photography, which has continued to be refined over the 20 years he has worked as a professional photographer.

Best known for his expert technical ability and distinctive use of lighting, Simon produces glamorous and dramatic portraits as well as versatile commercial shoots, proving his extensive skill in engaging with his subjects. In contrast, his marine portfolio gives us a snapshot of the wildness of the underwater world at its most colourful and vibrant. As a professional photographer, Simon displays great natural ability when combining the many technical and creative elements necessary for producing such memorable images.

Perhaps one of Simon’s most iconic wedding images is that of a young baby sitting barefoot on the stone floor of a church aisle, with his 1940s-style trouser braces hanging loosely, and his father’s hand gently resting on his head. The image shows Simon’s passion for photography and illustrates how he skilfully captures tender moments with spontaneity. It’s an example that epitomises the unique style of this professional photographer.

Underwater Photographer

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An experienced HSE diver and underwater photographer, Simon Burt has built up an impressive marine-life portfolio during his years of diving professionally and for pleasure.

2007 – Natural England

Lundy Island Marine Nature Reserve is presently home to England’s only highly protected area of sea. Since 2003 its 3.3km2 No-Take Zone has given this one small area the chance to recover and thrive. Cameraman: Doug Anderson. Dive Team: Simon Burt, Richard Bull and Kat Brown.

www.naturalengland.org.uk – Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.

2009 – BBC Radio

BBC Radio Cornwall Interview by presenter Katy Young. Simon and Katy take the plunge into Cornish waters as part of a series of interviews about digital photography. Click here to view the Springwatch galleries.

2009 – Workshops – Underwater Photography

Designed for beginners, this full-day course delivers information and techniques on how to develop your photographic skills. It is ideally suited to qualified divers who would like to improve their underwater photos. Simon will also introduce basic post-production techniques using Photoshop CS3. The day includes a shore dive at Pendennis Point (weather permitting) with post-dive critique and suggestions on how to take better pictures.

Autumn 2009 (date to be confirmed) £50 per person

Please contact: Seaways Diving Falmouth, Cornwall – t: 01326 37 55 44

For Flights to Cornwall:
www.newquaycornwallairport.com

Contact us to discuss your underwater photography commissions simon@simonburtphotography.co.uk t 01872 321221

“ I love to show the intense natural beauty of the underwater world to those who would otherwise never see it” Simon Burt

Clients:
  • BBC
  • Sea Life Centre
  • Natural England
  • The National Seal Sanctuary
  • Dive Magazine
  • The Times
  • The Daily Mail
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