Simon Johns - Photographer - Stranded on Honeymoon Island

Stranded On Honeymoon Island - BBC

Shooting Stranded on Honeymoon Island in the Philippines was about as far from a typical studio job as it gets.

Remote tropical islands, real couples meeting for the first time, and a production built around genuine, unscripted emotion made this a uniquely intense project to photograph. My role was to capture the series as it unfolded – create Key Art, promotional imagery and unit stills that reflected both the beauty of the location and the raw, unpredictable nature of the story.

Working in extreme heat, humidity, and constantly changing conditions meant being ready for anything. From intimate, emotional moments on deserted beaches to fast-paced challenges and behind-the-scenes life with a small, agile crew, every day demanded flexibility, discretion, and quick instincts.

This collection is a selection from the shoot – images that helped shape the visual identity of the series and tell the story beyond what made it to screen.