Work With us_

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What We Offer_

Flexible ways to collaborate, from initial ideas to long-term creative partnerships.

We work with organisations in different ways, depending on the scale, ambition, and stage of a project — from early-stage thinking to long-term creative partnerships.

Many collaborations naturally evolve into ongoing partnerships, enabling deeper storytelling, greater consistency, and stronger impact over time. If you’re exploring a project or considering longer-term creative support, we’d be happy to start a conversation.

The Three Ways to Work Together_

    • Shaping ideas and defining direction

    • Storytelling and narrative development

    • Input on exhibitions, content or campaigns

    • Strategic guidance before production begins

    • Photography, film, or design commissions

    • Exhibition and spatial storytelling

    • Brand and identity development

    • End-to-end creative production

    • Monthly or quarterly creative direction

    • Ongoing content and storytelling support

    • Embedded collaboration with your team

    • Flexible access across design, photography, and strategy

Our Process

Strategise

We explore ideas, context, and audience to set a strong creative direction.

Advise

We clarify opportunities, guide decisions, and shape projects from the outset.

Make

We craft design, photography, film, and exhibitions with precision and care.

Amplify

We deliver stories that resonate — through exhibitions, campaigns, or ongoing creative collaboration.

Featured Project

SHE_SEES

SHE_SEES is a visual storytelling project celebrating women in maritime communities. Through photography and exhibition, it highlights their experiences, skills, and perspectives, creating a platform that connects audiences to stories often overlooked and inspiring engagement with maritime heritage in a contemporary context.

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  • "Sama Creatives took the time to understand the complexity of working in our site, which made for a successful project right from the beginning. They have endless creativity as well as exceptional attention to detail, and a genuinely collaborative approach."

    – Lois Cheadle, Head of Marketing & Events, Portsmouth Historic Quarter

  • "Emilie's the kat's pyjama's... very talented, focused & an absolute pleasure to know + work with.."

    – Rob Ames, Creative Director, Triclops Studio

  • "Emilie is a great photographer and is a pleasure to work with. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others."

    – Andrew Bloch, Founder of Andrew Bloch & Associates

  • " I love the photo of me in the theatre with the 'Halo' freize in the ceiling above me. And, of course, the photos of Eric and me together are true treasures. As I told you, Emilie, you have a rare talent."

    – David Suchet

  • "Emilie and Karl at Sama Creatives are an outstanding team- professional, responsive, and consistently delivering high-quality work. On SHE_SEES, they brought together strong creative direction with thoughtful production, creating compelling visual storytelling that elevates women’s contributions to maritime history. They are clear communicators, dependable on timelines, and excellent partners from concept to delivery. I would recommend Sama Creatives without hesitation for exhibition, photography, film, or design projects and I would gladly work with them again."

    Sarah Mott, Interpretation Coordinator, Heritage Centre, Lloyd’s Register Foundation 

  • “Working with Sama Creatives is always a true joy. They’re thoughtful, incredibly detail-oriented and bring a strong creative vision to everything they create. It always feels like a genuine collaboration rather than just a job!”

    Katherine Glynne-Jones, Filmmaker & Editor

  • "Partnering with Sama Creatives has been wonderful - whatever the project, their professionalism and creative skill elevate it to the next level. And alongside that, they have this incredible lightness of touch that makes it all feel easy and collaborative. Really hope to work with them again!"

    Emma Kernahan, Co-Director, Dialect

  • “Sama Creative helped us bring our rebrand to life - from crafting a distinctive new logo to shaping the cafe’s design and capturing beautiful imagery for our website.  Emilie and Karl provide a truly all-inclusive service, combining creativity, insight, and attention to detail to deliver exceptional, thoughtfully designed spaces."

    – Clair Brodie, Owner, Felt Cafe