Today, Simon Coates Photography was at Weston Lawns photographing the unaffiliated show jumping. It was a fantastic day of competition, with plenty of great rounds, determined riders and impressive horses and ponies to capture throughout the classes. The weather was perfect for both competitors and spectators, with the temperature dropping a little following the recent heatwave. A big thank you …
TheatreTrain Coventry at the Albany Theatre
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 …
St. Dominic’s Sports Day
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 …
BD Dressage at Weston Lawns 28/6/2026
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 …
Weston Lawns Summer Spectacular 2026
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 …
Weston Lawns Unaffiliated 7/6/2026
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 …
CMTS – We Will Rock You
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 …
Weston Lawns Amateur Jamboree 2026
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 …
Trinity Blakesly Lodge Ladies Festival
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 …
Weston Lawns Dressage May 2026
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 …










