Real Nappies: Are They Just a Pain in the Bum? by Samphire Photography
Babies poo. They poo a lot. They can poo several times a day in the first few weeks. Not to mention wee, they do that a lot too. In fact, a newborn can average around 12 nappy changes in 24 hours! Indeed, on average, a baby will need about 4,000 nappy changes before they’re fully […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Great Online Resources for Children | Reading During Lockdown
Towards the end of March, I wrote a blog with some tips on how to occupy your children during the lockdown. Well, here we are, a month later we’re still homeschooling etc and without a clear end date. So I have gathered together further info and helpful sites so I can share with you some […]
How to Photograph your Newborn Baby at Home
It is a very strange and difficult time for so many people at the moment. For me, it is hard not being able to work, to capture and create your professional newborn portraits, or simply meet so many lovely clients both old and new. So, I thought it would be a great idea to put […]
How to survive at home with your children…Tips on how to occupy your little ones during Coronavirus
Well, as I sit typing this I am well over a week into having my elder 2 children. aged 11 & 14. home from school. Plus almost a week into having my youngest, who’s 9, here with us. As many of you know, I have decided to close my business for the time being. So […]
Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Babies & Toddlers 2019
Recently, I wrote a blog on Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Newborns, in which I gave some wonderful ideas for those of you gifting to brand new tiny little ones this year. But what if you are buying for slightly older babies and young children? Well, although some of the newborn ideas would still be […]
The Importance of Photography (and of actually printing the images), by Samphire Photography
A few years ago, Missy Mwac wrote, “If you don’t think photos are important now, wait until they are all you have left.” I’m going to repeat that for maximum impact. “If you don’t think photos are important now, wait until they are all you have left.” I’ve been trying to reword this but […]
Great cameras for under £150
Thinking of getting a camera for your child’s Christmas present this year, but not sure which one to buy? Obviously many older children will have an adequate camera already on their mobile phone. However, maybe your child does not have a phone or maybe they have expressed an interest in photography and you would like […]