I'M SIMONE
I live in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside with my hubby, our two children, and a very old ex-pub that eats up most of our weekends with love, sweat, and plenty of DIY tears. The Yorkshire Dales are my playground — if I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me in my wellies, exploring new walks with two little hands in mine.
I have an unhealthy obsession with avocados (I’m convinced the saying should be “an avocado a day keeps the doctor away”) and a healthy obsession with fashion, photography, and finding beauty in the everyday. Honestly, my camera may as well be superglued to me — I can’t stand the thought of missing a moment.
the face (and camera) behind Simone Oaks Collective.
Hey!
After graduating from the University of Leeds (let’s not count how many years ago that was), I spent over 16 years in marketing — working in-house and in agencies across PR, influencer marketing, and brand strategy.
But creativity kept tugging at me. Five years ago, I set up an Instagram account to capture the everyday chaos and beauty of motherhood, and somehow, I fell into working with brands.
My creative spark lit up, I built a roster of clients alongside my corporate job, and in February
2023, I took the leap to go freelance full-time. I’ve not looked back since!
‘How did I get here?
what i do best
my approach
Think of me as the friend behind the camera — I’ll put you at ease, help you forget the lens, and capture the obvious, the fleeting, and the in-between moments that make your story yours.
Your story deserves to be told beautifully, honestly, and with heart.
JUST REAL AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING
No stiff smiles. No forced moments.
with warmth, creativity, and a dash of humour.
