Well, the clocks may have moved over to British Summertime overnight but unfortunately no one told the weather! It was cold and windy to begin with at Weston Lawns, before it decided to rain on the last few competitors in today’s unaffiliated show jumping.For the first time this season, we had the big yellow bus open for business to give …
It was a beautiful spring day at Weston Lawns today for the Unaffiliated Show Jumping. It was unusually warm and still – almost unheard of there! All of the photos can be viewed by clicking the button below. As a thank you to those that bought images from us on site, we have added a complimentary copy to our Facebook …
Last night we had the pleasure of photographing the Sherrard Lodge Ladies Festival, held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a fantastic evening filled with elegance, laughter, and a real sense of celebration—exactly the kind of event we love to capture. For this special occasion, we brought along our fully equipped mobile studio, giving guests the …
Last night we had the pleasure of photographing the Music Lodge Ladies’ Festival at the Oxford Belfry, and what a fantastic evening it was. We brought along our mobile photographic studio, giving guests the chance to step in for a professional portrait during the celebrations. It was wonderful to see so many people dressed in their finest — elegant gowns, …
Well, we are officially out of winter and in to spring and, unlike two weeks ago, we had a mostly dry – and occasionally sunny day at Weston Lawns for the unaffiliated show jumping. After the deluge of two weeks ago, it made a pleasant change – even though it was still a bit on the windy side!All of the …
As the 2026 equestrian season kicks off, we were back where we love to be – ringside, camera in hand – for our first event of the year at Weston Lawns. A True British Start to the Season If ever there was a way to christen the season, this was it! Cold, wet and thoroughly miserable weather greeted riders, horses …
Last night marked our very first event of 2026, and what a fantastic way to begin the year. Simon Coates Photography was delighted to be back at the wonderful Stratford Manor Hotel to photograph the Harmony & Unity Lodge’s Ladies Festival. It’s a venue we always enjoy working at, and it provided the perfect backdrop for an evening full of …
It was our pleasure to have been invited back to Bilton Grange School again this year to photograph the Christmas Ball. All of the photographs can be downloaded, for free, using the button below. There is also an option to purchase prints, should you so wish. Please note: The gallery is password protected and we cannot divulge what the password is!View …
Veteran Horse Society Annual Awards Night – A Wonderful Evening at the Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa We were delighted to once again photograph the Veteran Horse Society Annual Awards Night, held this year at the lovely Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa. It’s always a highlight in our calendar, and this event was no exception — a fantastic celebration of dedication, passion, …
A Spectacular Evening with Coventry’s Youth Operatic Group – Me and My Girl at the Albany Theatre Last night, I had the pleasure of photographing Coventry’s Youth Operatic Group’s fantastic production of Me and My Girl at the Albany Theatre. What a show it was! From the moment the curtain went up, the energy, enthusiasm, and sheer talent on display …