Top Tips for Potty Training, by Samphire Photography

If you are thinking it’s time for your little one to ditch the daytime nappies, perhaps you could do with some tips for potty training. Learning how to use the potty (and ultimately toilet) are major milestones for your child. And it won’t necessarily be without incident and accidents. But with patience, encouragement and good […]
Making a Time Capsule for 2021, by Samphire Photography

So we are almost out of – what will hopefully be – the last lockdown in the UK and I thought, why not do something together as a family to record this time. Life will all too quickly return to normal once we have a handle on the disease and how to live with it, […]
Simple Easter Crafts, by Samphire Photography

So with Easter only a few weeks away I have been looking at some simple Easter crafts you can enjoy with your little ones to help pass the time. Salt Dough Easter Eggs You can get the children involved with not only the making of the salt dough but also the painting and hanging. These […]
Spring Cleaning Without the Chemicals | Samphire Photography

So with spring almost here many of us are thinking about tackling a spot of cleaning. However, in a world full of ever-increasing chemicals should we not be thinking of spring cleaning without the chemicals? Chemical-free cleaners are great for allergies, they help you save money and are great at reducing your plastic waste. Plus, […]
Great Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy | Samphire Photography

Are you looking for great ways to announce your pregnancy? Congratulations! September is a high birth rate month (it’s around 9 months after the festive season!). Which means this time of year is when a lot of people are thinking about telling family and friends the good news. So, I thought I would take a […]
Stress-free World Book Day – pah Easy Peasy | Samphire Photography

Fear not my fellow mums, World Book Day is almost here again and although I know these three little words are enough to strike fear into the heart of most parents, these tips and tricks should help give you a stress-free World Book Day! After taking part in World Book Day activities for well into […]
Samphire Photography | Great Family Walks in Sussex

So with springtime around the corner let’s take a look at some great local family walks in Sussex. I have three children and often, as they have grown older, family walks are not always high on their agenda! However, they are on mine. Getting out in the fresh air does no end of good for […]
Samphire Photography | Valentine’s Gift Ideas

Looking for Valentine’s Gift Ideas? If you like to indulge your partner in a gift for Valentine’s Day but don’t know what to give them then here are a few great photography related gifts (of course it had to be, coming from me), that I think you will love. Firstly As you know, photographs […]
Samphire Photography | What to do on a Valentine’s Night in

Why not try a Valentine’s night in? Valentine’s Day is more definitely different when you have a little one or ones to look after, and there seems to be less time for each other. Plus at the moment we are unable to go out on date night. However, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have […]
What to Wear to Your Portrait Session, by Samphire Photography

How exciting, you’re going to have some professional photographs taken, but maybe are a little unsure about what to wear to your portrait session. My clients often ask me for some guidance, it’s what they worry about the most. This is totally understandable, as your images will be for keeps so you want to get […]