About

Simon began his career in journalism nearly three decades ago in Hanoi, after a brief and unsuccessful attempt at joining the student newspaper—his story idea was stolen, no word of a lie (and not for the last time).

Photography has been a passion since childhood. At the age of 13, Simon and his best friend attended a week-long photography course during the holidays. They explored the darkroom, experimented with portraits, and captured street life around Richmond College in South West London. The process sparked his imagination, and he’s been hooked ever since.

After university, Simon travelled to Vietnam to teach English and worked for English-language publications such as Vietnam News and Vietnam Investment Review. Vietnam, with its vibrant street life and culture, proved to be an incredible place to roam and capture images of people and their stories.

Upon returning to England, Simon worked for various business trade papers, occasionally selling snaps and stories to newspapers, including a striking shot of an overturned police car that made it into the Evening Standard.

Notable Events

2007

Simon joined Reuters - an excellent training ground where he learned from some of the best in the industry. He had a front-row seat to the global economy as the credit crunch hit in 2008, covering major events and developments.

2012

Simon transitioned to the energy desk, gaining a close-up view of the inner workings of the oil market. Alongside his financial reporting, he also wrote features on children's books and, a personal favourite, food - interviewing chefs and sharing their stories.