Puppy-Dog Themed Cake Smash Photographer, Samphire Photography

As a cake smash photographer I always tailor my session to clients’ individual requests. Jenson’s mum had asked for a dog-themed smash with paw prints. For the reason that little Jenson was obsessed with their own dog – a little black & white Boston terrier who he was inseparable from. Perfect! This is where my […]
Newborn Baby Photography | Baby Porter, 13 days old

Newborn baby photography is a real skill. And when you have a sibling along for the session this can also be challenging, especially when there is a small age gap between the siblings. Not so in the case of baby Porter and his one year old sister, Romy. Romy had visited me for her newborn […]
Birth During a Pandemic | 4 New Mums’ Stories

I am a mother to three wonderful children, each safely born in a hospital, and can talk at length about my birth experiences. I can advise you on what to pack in your hospital bag, and tell you things I wish I knew before becoming a mum. However, I did not give birth during a […]
Baby’s 1st Birthday Photoshoot | Samphire Photography, West Sussex

When Joshua and his mum came back in to the Samphire studio for his 1st birthday photoshoot I was super excited. With returning clients it is always lovely to see how my little customers have grown. And Joshua has grown into a real charmer. With loads of smiles and laughter he enjoyed his session from […]
Samphire Photography | Covid-19 Health and Safety Procedures

The health and safety of all my clients young or old has always been one of my top priorities at Samphire Photography, never more so than right now. In recent months and weeks I have been keeping a close eye on Government announcements as to what we are allowed to do in the photographic industry […]
Newborn Photos West Sussex | Baby Harry, 14 days old

This mum welcomed her third gorgeous baby boy and then brought him in for his newborn photos West Sussex when he has just 14 days old. She was super excited to have her ‘trio of boys’. I was also super excited to be welcoming them back into the studio, after having photographed older brother Albert […]
Cake Smash Photography Near Me | Violet is One!!!

Cake smash photography near me? Anyone? Well, Violet’s parents didn’t have to look very far, as I have already had the absolute pleasure of photographing their gorgeous girl several times since she was born. And let me tell you, it is a total joy every single time. Unfortunately, Violet couldn’t come in to the studio […]
10 Great Games for Young Children | Learning Through Play

A little while ago I wrote about some helpful online reading resources, which might be of use during lockdown. Well, here we are in week 8 (or is it nine now? it’s so easy to lose track), and I think it’s time to talk about play. So I’ve had a bit of a think, asked […]
Newborn Baby Shoot | Beautiful Baby Girl, 7 days old

When you have such a beautiful little girl you just know she is going to rock her newborn baby shoot. Well this baby girl definitely did. Plus, just look at her cheeks!. This little lady came in to the Samphire studio when she was just 7 days old. She also brought along her big brother. […]
Baby Photo Shoot | Grace, 7 months old

If you are looking for a baby photo shoot then take some time to have a read through Grace’s session blog. Her Mum contacted me when little Grace was 6 months old. Mum wanted both some portraits of her daughter as well as a few family images. I always try to find out what stage […]