First Birthday Ideas: Ways to Celebrate With or Without a Party

Under the sea cake smash for first birthday

The first year of your baby’s life is an incredible journey filled with countless milestones, each more precious than the last. As parents, we cherish every moment, from those early sleepless nights to the first smile and the wobbly first steps. And now, it’s time to celebrate a milestone that’s particularly special—their first birthday! If […]

Hassle-free Ideas for a 1st Birthday Cake

ideas for a 1st birthday cake

Time flies and your little one is nearly one! How on earth did that happen?! With their special day fast approaching, I’ve got some great hassle-free ideas for a 1st birthday cake. For such an occasion there’s enough to think about as it is, so this may just help make your life that little bit […]

How to Prepare for your Cake Smash | Samphire Photography

nautical theme first birthday cake smash

Cake Smash Portraits Not sure how to prepare for your cake smash? Then take a read through my handy hints below. What could be better than celebrating your baby’s first birthday than with the unique experience of a fun portrait and birthday cake smash and splash session? Whether they eat it, smash it, sit in […]

Cake Smash Haywards Heath | Samphire Photography

bunny themed cake smash Haywards Heath

Cake Smash Haywards Heath If your little one is approaching their first birthday, you’ll probably have read my recent blog What is a Cake Smash? and you may be inspired to book in for a session. Such a fabulous, fun way to celebrate this very special milestone! But are you finding it hard to settle […]

What is a Cake Smash Photoshoot? | Samphire Photography

Boy in vintage clothing having fun at his cake smash

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, […]

Maternity Photographer Sussex | Samphire Photography

Maternity Photographer Sussex

It is not all babies and children in the Samphire studio, I am also a maternity photographer Sussex and in Surrey too. I have previously photographed this stunning lady when she was expecting her first, a little boy. Then, when she fell pregnant with baby number 2 she booked back in. It’s always a joy […]

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