My Story

I’ve avoided for a long time now writing any more than just a sentence or two on my “about me” page, but you’re inviting me into your wonderful families, so I owe it to you to share a bit more of myself.  

 So who am I? 

 Well, I heard a fellow photographer once describe herself as a people loving introvert and I think this could pretty much sum me up too.  I’m quite shy and don’t always put myself out there, but I absolutely love meeting new people, and spending time with friends.   I'm generally carefree, but I worry about everything imaginable to do with my children.  My wardrobe, my home and my studio is very neutral, but I love colours and florals and extravagance.  I guess you could say I'm a walking contradiction...and I've just learnt to be ok with that! 

 My family is my everything.

 If you were to see me walking down the street these days, I’d probably either be chasing one or both of my boys or being taken for a walk by our Cavapoo! 

 I’ve not always been a photographer, but I’ve always had a passion and an eye for art (or so my primary school teacher told me, so that must be true right?!) and when I was a child, I would often be found with the camera in my hand.  I picked up a camera again, maybe like you, when I had my own babies.  It was only when my second was a few months old though, did I realise that I missed out on having pictures with me in them (other than selfies) when they were so tiny!  I desperately didn’t want anyone else to miss out on that, or to miss having pictures of their little ones full stop (becoming a mum can be a daunting new world and we don’t always have chance to pull out the “big camera”).  So I studied hard and spent a long time learning (and following around my not always willing children…being a photographers child is hard!) and here I am, ready to be there to capture your moments, those first sleepy days and those incredible hugs that one day you’ll be longing for (although I really hope the cuddles never stop!).  

 So that’s me in a nutshell, Samantha Dempster of Samantha D Photography…mum of two beautiful boys, my world and my inspiration....with a love for details and golden light and a passion for seeing the beauty in everything and everyone.

My dream is simple, to provide memories that capture details and emotion, which can forever be cherished, whilst being a mummy my boys can be proud of.

I hope you enjoy my images and I cannot wait to meet you!

xxx