Simon Brown
Photographer & Writer
The Story Behind the Image

Often, the story behind why the image exists is as good as the image itself. Simon is an engaging and passionate speaker, sharing the tale of why certain images work and why some fail, and what it took to end up with the scene recorded. Want to know the reaction of the security guard at Faslane when Simon told him about the cameras in the boot of his car? How did the first underwater Christmas card for the Royal Navy come into existence? What is it like to be given privileged access to document HMS Royal Oak? Just what does a magazine editor look for when it comes to being published?

Simon is regularly asked to present aspects of his work in person, with popular subjects including:-

  • HMS Royal Oak
  • Documenting the work of military divers
  • The wrecks of Aland
  • The life of a working photographer


  • If you are interested in booking Simon as a speaker, please use the Contact page to get in touch.


    Simon presenting at SITA. Image by Jason Brown
    Image courtesy Jason Brown