My Little Sister is All Grown Up

My childhood is littered with memories of growing up with my sister. Sharing a bedroom until I was 13 in which we would talk and giggle into the late hours of the night, sleeping out in the tent together on summer nights in the field next to our house, watching the Smurfs every Saturday morning, riding our bikes, days spent at the beach...everything that I can remember about my childhood includes my sister. As a big sister I learned so much from her. She taught me how to be patient, how to forgive, how to share and how important it is to have a really good hiding place for anything that you don't want your sister to find and show to your parents :)

My little sister, Janine, got married this summer and I was lucky enough to be able to capture the day for her with my camera. Janine and Arthur had a very small and intimate wedding with only immediate family present for the ceremony. They exchanged vows in the very same church that my parents were wed in 30 years ago by the very same justice of the peace. Janine looked beautiful in her wedding dress and as I was snapping away with my camera I was hit with the realization that my sister is all grown up. She has a husband, a house, a dog...all the things that as a little girl you dream about having in your future. To me, Janine will always be my little sister, sitting next to me on the sofa wearing fleece Smurf pajama's that matched mine.

Congratulations on your wedding Janine. I wish you nothing but the best in the future. You are now a wife and all grown up, but to me you'll always be my little sister.

Love Patricia

Chantal & Mike's Engagement Session

I first met Chantal and Mike last year when they hired me to photograph them with their new puppy. This is now the second time that I have photographed them and both times have been filled with lots of laughs and loads of fun.

Congrats on your engagement guys! You make a great couple and are so obviously meant to be together :)

Patricia

Melissa & Blake's Engagement Session

I first met Melissa a few years ago when we were both paying our dues working in the world of retail. I remember thinking that she was such a sweet girl with a heart of gold. She would always talk about her boyfriend Blake and I knew even back then that they were going to get married someday and live happily ever after.

I received a message from Melissa last year informing me that she and Blake had gotten engaged and were looking for a wedding photographer. I was so excited for her and totally jumped at the chance to be their photographer! They are such a sweet couple and all you have to do is spend a few minutes with them to know that they are completely in love with one another.

If the amount of fun that we had during the engagement session is any indication of how much fun the wedding day is going to be then I'm really looking forward to it!!!!

Patricia

All images © Patricia Sampson Photo Graphics 2007/2008

Sarah and Eric's Wedding Celebration

Sarah and Eric were married in Jamaica a few months ago. Before you ask...no they did not take me with them :(. I tried to convince them that I could easily fit into their luggage but they didn't go for it!

As with many destination weddings some friends and family were unable to share the special day with this amazing couple so Sarah and Eric planned a party to take place here in N.S. a few weeks after their official wedding ceremony in Jamaica. What a great idea! Sarah got all dolled up in her wedding dress for the event and a few formal pictures with those who missed out on the trip to Jamaica. It was a fabulous party and definitely a night to remember.

I wish you all the best Sarah and Eric! Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your wedding celebration :)

Much Love,
Patricia





















All images © Patricia Sampson Photo Graphics 2007/2008