It was a real pleasure to photograph the recent TheatreTrain Coventry show at the Albany Theatre in Coventry. The performance was full of energy, confidence and enthusiasm from start to finish, and it was clear just how much time and dedication had gone into preparing for the show. The young performers worked incredibly hard, both on stage and behind the …
Here’s a polished blog post you can publish on the Simon Coates Photography website. A Fantastic Day Photographing St. Dominic’s Grammar School Sports Day Today we had the pleasure of spending the day at St. Dominic’s Grammar School, photographing their annual Sports Day, and what a fantastic event it was! From the very first race to the final events of …
Today’s British Dressage competition at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre provided a welcome change in the weather. Whilst it was still pleasantly warm, everyone was relieved that the oppressive heat of the last few days had eased, making for much more comfortable conditions for both horses and riders. We even had a very brief shower of rain – just enough to …
The Summer Spectacular BS Showjumping is underway at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre, and day one certainly provided a little bit of everything when it came to the weather! Competitors and spectators were treated to spells of sunshine throughout the day, but there was also the occasional drizzle to keep everyone guessing. The biggest challenge, however, was the wind, which made …
Today we were delighted to be photographing the unaffiliated show jumping competition at Weston Lawns. While it was a quieter event than some of the larger competitions we attend, it was fantastic to see so many new faces enjoying their day and taking part in the action. We always enjoy meeting riders, owners, and supporters, and it’s especially rewarding to …
It was a real privilege recently to photograph Coventry Musical Theatre Society’s production of We Will Rock You at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. Although I attended the dress rehearsal rather than a public performance, you would never have known it from what unfolded on stage. From the moment the curtain rose, the energy, professionalism and sheer scale of the …
At last, summer has properly arrived at Weston Lawns Amateur Jamboree, with competitors and spectators enjoying glorious hot and sunny weather throughout the opening day. Better still, the forecast promises even hotter conditions over the remaining three days of competition. The rings have been full of fantastic action, with our photographers covering all the excitement from both the John Wells …
We recently had the pleasure of photographing the Trinity Blakesly Lodge’s Ladies Festival held at the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon, and what a fantastic evening it was. For the event, Simon Coates Photography brought along our mobile photographic studio setup, giving guests the opportunity to have professional portraits taken throughout the evening. With our on-site printing service also in …
It has been another fantastic few days photographing both the British Dressage and the Unaffiliated Dressage competitions at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre. We would like to say a huge congratulations to all of the riders who competed. The standard of riding throughout the show was exceptional, and it was wonderful to see so many talented horse and rider combinations performing …
There’s something wonderfully fitting about photographing a production of Shrek the Musical at the Albany Theatre. It’s colourful, chaotic, heartfelt, and packed with larger-than-life characters — all the ingredients that make theatre photography such a joy. I recently had the opportunity to photograph the YOG production of the show, and despite a few unexpected technical challenges during rehearsals, it turned …