Sammons Photography---Darla & Justin Sammons

Nebraska Lutheran High School 2010 Prom

2010-04-24T09:37:00.002-05:00

What a GREAT group of high schoolers that attended the Nebraska Lutheran High School 2010 prom at the Seward Country Club on 4/23/10. The dresses were absolutely stunning and the tuxes were sharp! We hope you all had a great time at your prom and thanks again for having Sammons Photography photograph your prom formals!

NLHS Seniors

NLHS Juniors

Sammons Photography photographs a local talented artist's art work.

2010-03-01T11:11:00.010-06:00

I had the honor of photographing Lynne Reineke's art work for her up and coming website, where her art work will be displayed for selling. Lynne is a VERY talented self taught artist from Lincoln, Nebraska. She designs, carves, paints and creates some of her beautiful art from gourds. Her father, who passed away recently, was her muse for several of her paintings including the one below. Many thanks to Michelle Blazek for referring Lynne. I will add a link to Lynne's website when she gets it up and running. Below are just a few samples of her art work. Good luck Lynne!

Believe it or not, this quilt (above) is made from gourds!

This is one of my favorites!

Engagement session with Sammons Photography

2010-02-21T18:19:00.004-06:00

Wow! I can't believe how long it has been since I have blogged. Here are a few engagement images I did for Christa and Chris. They are such a sweet couple! I am super excited to photograph their wedding this summer!

2009-07-10T01:00:00.009-05:00

Whitney and Marty were married in May, 2009. I use to work with Whitney and was truly honored that she asked me to photograph their wedding. They had a great wedding party that were tons of fun to hang out with during the limo ride and at the reception! Many blessings of love and laughter to you both!

"We're off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!"

Whitney and Marty's wedding party were full of laughs and good times!

I hadn't seen COLT 45 for years!

Marty had the neatest groom's cake. It was a replica of the Nebraska Memorial Stadium.
GO HUSKERS!

Marty gave his groom's men these totally rad tin buckets with their names on it.
This is definately one of the neatest groomsmen gifts I have seen. Well done Marty!

Loved Whitney's shoes!

Whitney, you looked absolutely stunning!

Family Photos At A Park

2009-06-12T22:26:00.006-05:00

I felt so blessed to have spent an afternoon photographing this adorable family at a Lincoln park. Sarah and Jeff have two beautiful children, Dawson and Lani. Dawson had the cutest smiles! He was promised a day of golfing with his daddy if he smiled for pictures. Well, Dawson, you did such a great job that you deserve 2 days of golfing with your daddy! Lani, you have such a sweetness about you, that when you smiled, I swore I could smell candy! Thanks Sarah and Jeff for having me photograph your wonderful children. I look forward to capturing more images of them as they grow!

11 day old Marli visits Sammons' Photography

2009-04-28T15:58:00.009-05:00

Marli was so PRECIOUS during her newborn session. I could have take images of her all day! You can see how adorable she is. Her parents could not be more in love with their new bundle of JOY! Congrats Tawni and Jason on your newborn. I look forward to capturing Marli's milestones!

We all got a few laughs when Marli crossed her eyes!

Family Portraits at Sammons' Photography

2009-04-28T09:52:00.008-05:00

Love to photograph spunky kids! This big brother sures loves his baby sister!

Jessica & Matt

2009-04-02T15:48:00.007-05:00

I had a great time photographing Matt and Jessica's engagement images! They are such a sweet couple! I can't wait to photograph their wedding this summer.

A Few 2008 Sammons' Photography Wedding Photographs

2009-03-24T03:01:00.017-05:00

Here are a few of my favorite 2008 wedding images we photographed that never got posted on our blog. Better later than never! We hope you enjoy them. We had a great wedding season for 2008 and look forward to another fun season for 2009. It was a year of meeting WONDERFUL people, making new friends and capturing many memorable moments! Congrats to all of our 2008 Brides & Grooms!!! We can't wait to see you all again as your family grows. I just LOVE photographing "squishy" newborns!

Josh and Antonia had an ADORABLE ceremony in a cozy country church! They had lots of family and friends that packed the church til it was nearly bursting at its seams!

Red door + veil blowing in the wind + two people in love = great photo opportunity.

Sunflowers galore! We found a bright and sunny sunflower field and got some fabulous photos of Tressa and Dustin!

What a fabulous bubble picture! Tons of bubbles!

This is my favorite Bridal gown photo. I love the symbolic mood it portrays.

These two are so CUTE together! Aaron & Christina were just beaming with joy all day long!
I LOVE this image! It is so sweet how Christina is looking at Aaron! Can't you just feel the love?

Such a PRETTY bride!

Josh and Kelsey and their wedding party were a blast!

LOVE the red bouquet!

Josh was full of emotions when he saw Kelsey for the first time.

LOVE... LOVE... LOVE...

2009-03-03T13:49:00.004-06:00

What an adorable couple! Kellie and TJ chose to do their engagement session indoors only, but we still got some great pictures of them. Have fun planning your wedding!

WINTER ENGAGEMENT SESSION

2009-03-02T23:38:00.013-06:00

Katie and Carsten were full of laughs during their winter engagement session. I had a blast spending the afternoon photographing them in front of a comic book store and in an antique book store. Sooooo looking forward to their wedding in August!

Sammons' Photography Halloween 2008

2008-11-19T09:28:00.008-06:00

HALLOWEEN 2008 was so much FUN with my WIZARD OF OZ children. Sienna was Glinda the Good Witch, Carissa was Dorothy, and Creighton was the Cowardly Lion. I must say that they looked adorable! My mother, a very talented seamstress (I do not know how to sew), made the Dorothy costume for Sienna 3 years ago and Carissa was able to wear it this year. Those who know me (Darla) know that I'm a huge Wizard of Oz fan. I even have Oz Christmas lights, a Christmas tree FULL of Oz decorations, all of the Madame Alexander Wizard of OZ dolls from McDonalds from 2006 and 2008, and much more. We went to BOO At The ZOO here in Lincoln at the Children's Zoo on 10/29/08 and then trick & treated in Hastings at my brother Darin's and sister-in-law Shellie's house on Halloween. The weather was soooo nice both days! Of course the girls received LOTS of candy and had a great time dressing up. Creighton just hung out with us and loved all the decorations and jack-o-lanterns. My mother also came to Hastings and went trick & treating with all of us. When my twin brother, Darin and I were growing up, my mother made the BEST costumes for us. Through the years we were Raggedy Ann & Andy, the Exorcist (me) and the Priest (Darin), Mr. and Mrs King Kong (she even hand made rubber facial pieces and glued them to our faces so we really looked like King Kong), Miss USA and Uncle Sam, Wicked Witch (made and glued a rubber nose and chin to my face) and Dracula,
Shaw of Iran and the Hutchback or Notre Dame, two of the singers from the band KISS (very popular rock back from the 1970's), Peter Pan ( with my Barbie as Tinker Bell that had wings that lit up) and Captain Hook, and even Chinch Bugs. Our home town held an event every year on Halloween and all the little children would dress up and parade around down town for everyone to see. During the parade the children in costumes would be judged by designated judges and win prizes for each age group. We won every year except for when we were KISS because the judges didn't know who KISS was. Thanks MOM for all the fun Halloween memories!

"Get away from me you wicked old witch."

Sweet smile for candy!

"Trick or Treat"

Warning: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR OWN PICTURES OF YOUR OWN CHILDREN IN A STUDIO. POUTING, CRYING AND CHAOS WILL OCCUR. However, we were able to get one semi-happy picture of them.

Creighton made us laugh so hard after we put this costume on him. He already has his Badge of Courage after defending off his sisters on a daily basis from constantly wanting to hold and kiss him! HAPPY 1ST HALLOWEEN, CREIGHTON!!!

BRIDE...Jennifer & GROOM...Derek

2008-09-24T14:14:00.014-05:00

Bride + Groom + Love + Fun + Great Weather = FABULOUS WEDDING!
We couldn't have had a better time at Jennifer and Derek's wedding. They are such a sweet couple. I know I say this all of the time, but we have so much fun with the wedding party. Their wedding party truly ROCKED! We loved the hay rack ride and I don't think I have ever laughed so much with a wedding party during location pictures! Thank you Jennifer and Derek for a fun day. Many blessings for a lifetime of love and laughter!

Darla & Justin Sammons

Congrats Justina & Tyler

2008-08-28T21:44:00.011-05:00

I just LOVE weddings!!!

Justina and Tyler had the BEST weather for an outdoor wedding in August. It was in the 80's and partly cloudy with a slight breeze. As you can see, Justina made an absolutely gorgeous bride. They had their romantic ceremony on the grass in between the greens at Hidden Valley Golf Club and then the reception immediately followed at the club house. Eric Underwood is the food and beverage director at Hidden Valley and did a fantastic job to make sure that everyone enjoyed the food and reception. Again, we had a blast with the wedding party. They "kidnapped" the bride & groom and we all drove around on country roads and stopped for a photo op. I love it when I get to do location wedding photography after the ceremony because everyone is relaxed and full of laughs. Justina and Tyler, may your life be blessed with good health, lots of love, laughter, wealth, and happy children!!!

RENE + TREVOR = LOVE

2008-08-03T02:56:00.005-05:00

Rene couldn't have been any more beautiful in her absolutely gorgeous gown. Rene's mother hand made her veil and even hand sewn crystal beads on it. It will surely be a family heirloom. Trevor was all smiles when he saw Rene for the first time on their wedding day. What a beautiful reception Rene and Trevor had. The Chez Hay was a perfect and romantic setting for a wedding reception. Everything from the food to the D.J made this a memorable day for all who attended. Rene and Trevor have the nicest parents. Including Rene's "host parents." Rene is from South Africa and came to UNL on a track scholarship and lived with her "host parents" while she was in college. We were honored to have been a part of such a special day for a wonderful couple!

May Wedding for Nicole and Joel

2008-08-03T00:10:00.005-05:00

We photographed Nicole and Joel's wedding on May 24, 2008. They were one of the most relaxed couples we have photographed on their wedding day. I loved that Nicole wore Sketcher tennis shoes for her bridal shoes. Joel is a fan of John Deere and had it implemented throughout the reception from coasters to the grooms cake. One of the unique things they did was have the wedding party do a scavenger hunt duing the reception. It was a hoot seeing them run around gathering items from the wedding guests. Thanks Nicole and Joel for having us be a part of your special day. It was a lot of fun!

Congrats Michelle and Chris

2008-08-02T23:31:00.006-05:00

Here are just a few images from Michelle and Chris's wedding which was on July 26, 2008. This fun loving couple were referred to us from another bride and groom after we had photographed their wedding. We had a BLAST at Michelle and Chris's wedding and reception! The dance floor was full of fun dance moves and laughter during the entire reception. They had NINE bridesmaids, NINE groomsmen, FOUR flower girls, THREE ring bearers, and FOUR ushers. It was a huge wedding and reception. The entire wedding party, including the children, were great during the formal pictures. The beautiful wedding cake was made by Michelle's sister-in-law, Sarah Sharp. Michelle's brother, Matt Sharp, is the general manager of Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill in Norfolk, which catered the best tasting prime rib for the reception. I loved the bright summer colors Michelle had in her wedding---hot pink, lime green, and hot orange. Cheers to Michelle and Chris!

A New Born Session with Baby Creighton

2008-07-03T00:58:00.004-05:00

Our good friends Chad and Gina Zabloudil with Zabloudil Photographics took pictures of our family during Creighton's newborn session. It was quite challenging to get our two spunky little girls to smile at the same time! Thank you Chad and Gina for taking time out of your busy schedule to photograph our family.

Much love for this baby Creighton!

I really liked this one of Sienna holding Creighton. She LOVES to hold him!

There are always plenty of kisses for Creighton!

GIGGLES!

Little Green Track Club

2008-06-30T14:35:00.002-05:00

Sienna has participated in Little Green's Track Club for four years now. It is a nonprofit organization that teaches children how to to run in track. It is also teaches them team work, confidence, and how to have fun!

Sienna runs her best for the last race of the year!

Our friends little boy Cooper also participates in Little Green and gladly poses for a picture with Sienna!

Carissa is too young to run in Little Green Track Club, but she still had fun cheering for her sister every Tuesday night for the past 2 months.

Happy to have my mother visit!

2008-06-30T14:10:00.003-05:00

My mom was able to stay a few days and help out the Sammons family and bond with baby Creighton. Thank you mom for everything you have done for us! We know it hasn't been easy for you since Don passed away. Creighton has many guardian angels and Don is proudly one of them!

Family and freinds to the rescue!

2008-06-30T13:34:00.003-05:00

I love my family and friends! My aunt Sharon and my friend Angie stayed with me at night over the weekend while I was in the hospital to help out with baby Creighton. Justin had to be at home with Sienna and Carissa. Thank you Sharon and Angie for all of your support. Also, thank you to all of my family and friends who gave their support and love while I was pregnant and after Creighton was born. Baby Creighton also appreciates you helping out his mommy!

Creighton Michael Don Sammons---The newest addition to out family-

2008-06-30T12:09:00.004-05:00

Our family is complete! Creighton Michael Don Sammons was born on 6/11/08 at 9:09 a.m. He weighed 10 lbs and 1 oz. He was 21 1/4 inches long. I had to have a c-section after pushing for nearly 2 hours because he was stuck on my pubic bone and wouldn't move over into the birth canal. I was scared about having the c-section. I was overwhelmed with emotions and cried during the whole surgery. It was a wonderful sound when I heard Creighton's first cry even though I could not see him because of the curtain literally in front of my face during the surgery. I became nervous when Dr. Cada said "Well, no wonder he wouldn't move off your pubic bone and into the birth canal." I thought maybe the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck (it wasn't.) Then she said "He's a BIG BOY!" I actually stopped crying for a moment when I heard the nurse say he weighed 10 lbs and 1 oz. WOW! No wonder I was miserable during the last few months of my pregnancy. I still can't believe he weighed that much, but the whole experience from pregnancy to labor to the c-section was all worth it. Creighton is such a good baby. I have spoiled him already, though. He only really sleeps if someone is holding him. Needless to say I'm not getting much sleep at night. Creighton has two middle names as you probably noticed. Michael is Justin's middle name and Don was my step dad's name (he passed away from pancreatic/liver cancer in March of this year.) Thank you God for my wonderful family!

Daddy sure has his hands and his "heart" full of little ones to love and hold!

Sienna and Carissa love to snuggle baby Creighton!

Uncle Darin holding his only nephew. Who do you think will win the "stare down?"

Silly Lilly

2008-05-21T23:02:00.000-05:00

Lilly was so much fun to photograph! I wish I had her energy!
Her mother, Amy, was referred to me. The person who referred who will be receiving a $30 gift certificate to use towards portraits from a new session in our studio. If you are a client of Sammons' Photography and refer someone to us, we will also send you a $30 gift certificate to use towards portraits from a new session. ( some restrictions apply)
We love referrals and we love our clients!

Christina's & Aaron's Engagement Session

2008-04-01T22:02:00.000-05:00

Such A Sweet Couple
It was a chilly and windy Sunday afternoon for this sweet couple's engagement session. Christina & Aaron were so easy to photograph. I can't wait for their wedding this June! Thank you Christina & Aaron for a fun session to photograph and tolerating the Nebraska weather!

CONGRATS JANA & WILL

2008-03-30T23:54:00.001-05:00

SPRING WEDDING 2008

Jana & Will were married last Friday in Wymore and had their reception at the Holiday Inn in Beatrice. They were so relaxed on their wedding day! Jana is so thoughtful! She works at a nursing home in Beatrice. Jana & Will and their wedding party surprised the residents at the nursing home by visiting them after the wedding . The residents loved seeing such a beautiful bride and handsome groom. They even brought cupcakes for all of the residents and empoyees. The wedding was sweet and the reception was full of laughs! It was fun photographing Jana & Will and all of their family and friends. I can't wait for them to see the rest of your images. Thank you so much Jana & Will for having us photograph your truly special day!

Darla & Justin Samons

WE WILL MISS YOU PA PA DON!

2008-03-26T10:42:00.000-05:00

WE WILL MISS YOU PA PA DON!

My stepfather, Don, passed away on March 22, 2008. He was surrounded by his family that loved him very much. Last July of 2007, Don was diagnosed with pancreatic/liver cancer. He fought hard for 8 months to beat the cancer. My mother and Don were determined to win this battle with cancer, but unfortunately, the outcome was not what they had fought for.

Don, you were a FATHER to me. You taught me so much during the 25 years you were in my life. You were the one I went to for advice when mother and I didn't see eye to eye. You gave me countless advice about boys and life. Thank you for being my prom date to my Junior Prom. My friends had so much fun dancing with you!

I wasn't so sure about you teaching me to drive a stick shift, but after many country road trips with you and Mom, I finally learned. You even had faith in me to drive your Dodge pick-up with the boat behind it. I was nervous about driving the stick shift Dodge from the lake, but with your guidance we all made it back to the farm safely. How many Dad's taught their daughters to change the oil in their vehicles? In fact, you taught me to change the alternator to my old Chevy and how to maintain my vehicles.

I was honored to have you escort me down the aisle on my wedding day. Thank you for being there on such an important event of my life. The morning Sienna was born was full of excitement as Mother and you waited anxiously outside of my delivery room. You taught Sienna and Carissa patience and how to explore the great outdoors of the farm. As I recall, you even let Sienna drive your Toyota pick-up when she was 3. Of course, she had some help from you! The girls loved you and couldn't wait to talk to "Pa Pa" on the phone.

I'm deeply saddened that Sienna and Carissa will not get to grow up with you. But I'm thankful that you were a part of their lives. I'm even more saddened that your grandson, due to be born this June, 2008, will never have the chance to stare into your beautiful blue eyes and ride on one of your farm tractors. Don't worry, baby boy Sammons' will know who his Pa Pa was.

One of the sweetest things you could ever do for Mom is request to be buried in the little old cemetery up on the hill near the farm, just so you could "keep an eye on her and the farm." You were always the strong one and that strength will be carried on through those that knew and loved you!

Don, you will never be far from our hearts! We love you very much and will miss you dearly!

Your "daughter",

Darla

OUR LITTLE GIRLS

2008-03-05T10:26:00.000-06:00

Our Little Ballerinas

These are the latest pictures of our two girls, Sienna (age 5) and Carissa (age 22months). They are the best of friends!!! They will be big sisters to a baby brother due in June of this year. Sienna is especially excited to be a big sister again and is very happy she will be having a baby brother. Of course, Carissa doesn't understand the whole concept of a new baby brother coming into the Sammons' household this summer. The only thing she does understand is that my belly is getting bigger and she can not sit on my lap as comfortably as before for bedtime stories. As you can see, the girls look nothing alike. Sienna looks like Daddy and Carissa looks like me. Enjoy the pictures!!

Darla Sammons

Welcome Baby Tatum

2008-03-05T01:55:00.000-06:00

Beautiful Baby

I am so fortunate to have photographed this precious baby girl! This is actually the second time I photographed her and her parents, although during the first photo session, Tatum was all cozy in her mother's pregnant belly. Thank you to her parents for bringing her in for her newborn session. I look forward to photographing Tatum more as she grows and reaches her milestones!!

We'll Miss You My Brother, My Hero

2008-02-05T23:29:00.000-06:00

We'll Miss You My Brother, My Hero

This is my brother, Wade, and his wife, Karen. Wade left on January 20th, 2008, for Iraq war training in Texas. He will be in Texas for about 80 days learning the basics of the Iraq language and other necessary training before the battalion he is in takes off for Iraq. He is with the 530th Military Police Battalion in Bellevue. This image was taken on January 19th, 2008, at the Coin Ceremony for the men in the 530th Military Police Battalion. Wade and Karen have only been married for a year, so this was especially difficult for them for him to be leaving for Iraq and be gone for over a year. Wade was my Hero while I was growing up and will continue to be my Hero while he is away fighting for our country. Please keep Wade and all of the other brave men fighting in this war in your prayers. My cousin Alan, will be back any day now from fighting the war in Iraq. His wife, Shelly, and their four young boys can't wait to wrap their arms around him. Alan, thank you so much for your heroism. My cousin, Shannon's husband, John, has also help fought the war in Iraq. Thank you John for your bravery and dedication to fighting for your country, also. I'm blessed to have so many Heroes in my family!!!

Wade, continue to be brave and we will see you soon! I love you my brother, my Hero!

your little sister, Darla

Engagement Sessions

2008-01-29T13:04:00.001-06:00

Engagement Sessions

I love to photograph engaged couples! It is a great time to get to know the bride and groom before I photograph their wedding. All of Sammons' Photography wedding packages include an engagement session. If you already have your wedding planned with a photographer who does not include an engagement session in their packages, then let Sammons' Photography capture your engagement photos. Call us at (402) 421-6787 and make your appointment today. We photograph at several locations throughout Lincoln and in our studio. Warning: there are lots of kisses and laughs between the engaged couple!

CONGRATULATION BRIDES-TO-BE

2008-01-14T23:59:00.000-06:00

KFOR BRIDAL FAIR

Wow! We met tons of great Brides-to-be at the KFOR Bridal Fair at Pershing Auditorium on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Thank you to those who visited us at our Sammons' Photography's booth at the Bridal Fair. We are currently making complimentary, no obligation wedding photography consults for the 2008/2009 weddings. All our packages include an album, engagement session, parent album, and much more. Give us a call today at (402) 421-6787 and make your consultation appointment with Darla. Have fun planning your wedding!!!

WELCOME TO SAMMONS' PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

2007-05-04T11:43:00.000-05:00

Life---Beauty---Memories---

Thank you for viewing Sammons' Photography's Blog. We believe that life is truely precious and beautiful. We capture life's beauty not only for our clients but for ourselves. Now is the time to capture your life's beauty. Let Sammons' Photography be the one to preserve your family's beautiful memories. Call us today at (402) 421-6787 to capture the beauty of your newborn, children, family, graduating senior, or wedding.

Darla & Justin Sammons