How to Prepare for your Maternity Photoshoot | Samphire Photography
Maternity Photoshoot Before their shoot, clients often ask me questions about how to prepare for your maternity photoshoot. Let me run you through what you can look forward to from this type of portrait session. First and foremost, congratulations! Whether you are a first time mum, or a seasoned pro, this is a truly special […]
5 Top Tips for Surviving Summer when Pregnant
Pregnancy is a magical time but it’s also a demanding time on your body. It can be hard enough on the average day but during the summer when the temperature soars, it can be really quite uncomfortable. With another heatwave expected in the UK, check out my 5 Top Tips for Surviving Summer when Pregnant […]
How to Prepare for your Newborn Session | Samphire Photography
Newborn Photography Before their shoot, clients often ask me questions about how to prepare for your newborn session. Let me run you through what you can look forward to from this type of portrait session. What to Expect Newborn sessions are very relaxed and I take my time to ensure that both mother and baby […]
5 Top Tips to Keep Baby Cool in the Heat
Phew, what a scorcher! Summer has decided to arrive. But while some of us love the high temperatures, babies and heatwaves are usually not a great mix. Young ones are not so good at regulating their body temperature so it’s important to ensure they don’t overheat. Hopefully, these 5 top tips to keep baby cool […]
Independent Mother’s Day Gifts in Sussex | Samphire Photography
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, it comes up fast, doesn’t it?! This year it is super important to be supporting local businesses so I thought I would put together a list of some of my favourite independent Mother’s Day Gifts in Sussex to thank your mums for all the hard work they’ve put […]
10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Newborn Photographer | Samphire Photography
You’re expecting a baby – congratulations! That is such wonderful and exciting news. And you think you’d like to have some photographs taken once your little one has arrived. This style of portraiture has grown hugely in popularity over the past couple of years. You’ve probably got a few questions about it though, so I’m […]
What is a Cake Smash Photoshoot? | Samphire Photography
Babies and parents alike love a Cake Smash photoshoot – but exactly what is a Cake Smash? A Cake Smash is a relatively new style of family photography, but certainly one that’s become increasingly popular. It’s a trend that started in the USA and it’s pretty much what is sounds like. A big fun, cakey, […]
Pregnancy Cravings (and Aversions) | Samphire Photography
Pregnancy cravings; they’re weird, aren’t they? You’ve never actually liked the taste of anchovies but before you know it you HAVE to eat them. In great quantities. With ice cream. Meanwhile, one minute you’d love nothing more than a hot cup of coffee and then – BAM! – the very smell of it makes you […]
The Importance of Displaying Your Images | Samphire Photography
I know I have written before about the importance of being in portraits for your family. which advocated printing images. This time I would like to talk about the importance of displaying your images. You know, actually getting round to putting them up on your walls? For many of us, the use of smart phones […]
All Babies Are Born With Blue Eyes – Fact or Fiction?
For a long as I can remember people have told me that all babies are born with blue eyes. But is this really true? Is it simply an urban myth or is there more to it? I know I tried to look with my own children. I know that one, out of the three of […]