What Is the Point of a Cake Smash Photoshoot?

Autumn toadstool cake smash photoshoot

What Is the Point of a Cake Smash Photoshoot? If your baby’s first birthday is coming up, you’ve probably seen those adorable photos of babies covered in cake and wondered—what’s the point of a cake smash photoshoot? Well, it’s more than just cute pictures (though the cuteness is off the charts!). A cake smash is […]

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 […]

Baby Photos – What Can I Offer You in The First Year?

sleeping newborn Sussex baby photos

Babies change and develop at a such rapid rate, which is why baby photos are so important to capture every little detail. Whether they are taken by yourself or by a professional newborn photographer, they are all equally as important. Capturing wonderful memories for you to treasure long after your little one has grown. But […]

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 […]

Woodland Cake Smashes for Boys & Girls | Cake Smash Photographer Surrey

woodland theme cake smash photographer surrey

Woodland cake smashes are probably one of my most popular cake smash themes, with clients looking for a cake smash photographer Surrey. And it’s not difficult to see why. They bring such a gorgeous fun feel of the outdoors indoors. As popular as they are, I do predominantly get asked for a woodland cake smash […]

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, […]

First Birthday Cake Smash | Amelia is One

First Birthday Cake Smash

Little Amelia was coming in back in to the Samphire studio for her first birthday Cake Smash. I was super excited as it had been a year since I had photographed her when she was a newborn. Her mum had selected a pretty palette of creams, pinks and white, complete with a giant cupcake. So […]

Bespoke Cake Smash for Twins, by Samphire Photography

bespoke cake smash for twins

Bespoke Cake Smash for twins; double trouble or double the fun? Well, I guess it depends on how you look at it. Me, I think it is double the fun but it can involve a lot more chasing around. Especially if your twins are on the move and walking! Even crawling with 2 brings extra […]

Themed Cake Smash Sussex | Arabella’s Unicorn-themed Smash

themed cake smash Sussex

So, after never having had a unicorn themed cake smash Sussex, I ended up being asked for two in a short space of time. No problem, however, as I try to make each one a little different. Arabella’s Mummy requested, “soft pink and purples and just really girly, [with] flowers & unicorns, if possible?” Possible? […]

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