A family on Wesbrook beach at a wreck the dress session, man is smashing sea water at his wife and they are laughing, with Shorely a memory

A black and white image of a father and daughter looking into each other's eyes whilst bubbles are flying around them.

Beautiful summers day in a flower field with blue skies and blue flowers. Showing the back of a curly haired girl with a blue dress.

a brother and sister hand in hand whilst walking in the sea at a family photo session with Shorely a memory in margate.

Grandparents with their grandchildren, cuddling and laughing on a sofa in black and white.

A mother holding a small daughter whilst smiling at her eldest daughter who is running and laughing. Margate beaches are a great backdrop.

Mother and daughter in home session with yellow walls and beautiful window to back light them smiling and laughing.

Candid family photograph including generations and smiles. Shorely A Memory in Margate.

Three generations together in the orchard, spinning and laughing together.

Mother, daughter and dog behind, smiling and singing together with sun rays peeking in. Black and White to show the emotion

Newborn laying in Dad's arms looking up directly into the camera, in home photo session with Shorely a memory photography in Kent.

New puppy in home photo session with a very cute, puppy dog eyed spaniel near a window with Shorely a memory photography in Margate.

Two feet splashing on the beach in black and white at a photo session with SAM in Westgate beach, Kent.

Shorely A Memory Photography

The Margate family photographer for unposed moments and meaningful memories, specialising in capturing connection over perfection.

Nice to meet you!

I'm Sam

Action shot in black and white portrait of Shorely a memory at Botany Bay in Kent.

In a world full of perfectly posed and styled images, my family photo sessions offer something different. My approach is all about capturing the genuine moments that make your family unique.

No forced smiles, no sitting still, no staring at the camera. Instead, let’s capture the joy in your everyday moments. You can run, jump, build sandcastles, play, and be free.

A dreamy field scene with sunlit lens flare and a girl in a blue dress standing in the sun rays, with shorely a memory Margate.

let's document your story

Photography is a memory ...

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Magic and sparkle, a young magician holding a sparkler and making magic, capturing moments with shorely a memory photography, Kent.

Let's document your story

Photography is magic ...

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Candid photo of the whole family at a special family photo session with father and son walking behind a mother and daughter having a kiss.

Let's document your story

Photography is connection ...

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A mother and father swinging their son in the air whilst running through a Kent field on a beautiful summers day

let's document your story

Photography is worth investing in!

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Powerful image of a lady in a gown on the beach, wind in her hair and blowing the dress, sea and clouds behind her and beautiful light

Galleries

Have a look at some of my work ...

Action shot in black and white portrait of Shorely a memory at Botany Bay in Kent.

About me

Get to know me ...

Beautiful toddler in a white gown standing on the beach with toes in the water and a reflection of the dress. Golden hour light and blue sea

Services

What's on offer ....

A mother and daughter sharing a kiss at an in home photo session, black and white, with out of focus flowers in front, Shorely a memory.

Your Home

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Three guests taking a smiley selfie at a family gathering, candid and unposed photography from shorely a memory photography in Margate

Your People

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Couple on the beach at a family wreck the dress photo session on Westbrook Beach with Shorely a memory photography, Kent.

Your Story

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A candid family capture of an extended family walking across a garden together. Father and grandmother holding a toddler's hand.

“These are wonderful and I will treasure them!

What a glorious day that was so memorable and thank you so much for being part of making it that way.

You are a special photographer!”

Sylvia

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three siblings running towards the camera on Botany Bay Beach, all laughing and holding hands with shorely a memory.

"Samantha the pictures you have taken are truly amazing and will be treasured for a lifetime! It was such a pleasure to meet you and you were so patient, understanding and kind with my children, thank you so so much xxx"

Chloe

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A family of 3 at a Kent park, baby is looking at the camera over her fathers shoulder and the mother is smiling at her partner.

"Sam!

What can I say!

We are absolutely blown away by the pictures.

They are beyond anything we could have imagined, truly one's to cherish, thank you so so much 💖 xxx"

Ashleigh

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A b&w image of a child holding a handful of worms, documentary and capturing childhood at its best, with shorely a memory, Margate.

"Sam captured the whole essence of our day effortlessly. Her ability to be be present in our special moments without hindering the play is an exceptional skill. Beautiful photography to reflect an amazing day at our special Summer Holiday Club. I would recommend Sam to anyone who wants real, candid memories of any occasion."

Rachael

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