Thoughts about children and photography from "Aunt Luci"

Saturday, April 23, 2011

My First Beloved Session

A beloved session is different from a portrait session where the main goal is the finished portraits. Beloved is an experience. It is a celebration of love, of connection, of what is true between two hearts. The "invites" allow couples to connect in fun ways and tender ways,
 rediscover the bond and delight that brought them together
 in the first place.
Janene and David are so special and were willing to let me into the heart of their love story. 25 years together and they still seem like newlyweds. When he talks about her you can't help but feel that this is the fairy tail love we (or at least I) always dreamed of.



Saturday, March 26, 2011

Jane Johnson Foundation's Party at The Regal

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The vibe was friendly and fun and caring as The Regal Bar in La Mesa became packed with supporters of the Jane Johnson Foundation, an organization that offers creative stimulation for the significantly developmentally disabled. http://janesroom.org/ The food, music and abundant auction items made it a great evening. If you would like to see the images from the party, click on the link below. You know that anything which helps children is right up my alley as a children's portrait photographer. To see my website
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Imagine...

imagine you and I designing a customized portrait 
that will be perfect in your home and tell the story of your life at this moment in time…

and imagine your family having a great time during the session, laughing, holding each other, walking together, and seeing your children through my eyes as I record the preciousness of the relationships I see using my camera and artist's eye…

then imagine viewing these special images 
projected onto a screen and seeing my view 
of what is true and beautiful about you or your family,
and feeling so touched that a tear rolls down your face…

…now imagine your eye falling on these images as beautifully framed art displayed in your home 
(maybe over your sofa or mantle) and how 
your heart smiles each time you look at them…

…finally, imagine 30 years from now. Your family is gathered for a holiday meal and someone looks at the portrait then at your grandchild and says "wow, she looks so much like your daughter at this age" 
and you are so grateful to have taken the time 
and invested in this family treasure.

This is my goal, my passion and my dream for every family I work with, to offer this once in a lifetime experience, create art for your home and record a moment in time that will never return.

Thank you for imagining with me and for finding out how I can provide this experience for you,
Luci 

Thursday, March 10, 2011

La Costa High Knows How to Party

Saturday night was  La Costa High's Boogie for Bucks Fundraiser and it was rocking at the Belly Up. The food, the music, the cool setting...and the people were fabulously fun. Here is a link to a gallery. You can still take advantage of my $400 value portrait session and 8x10 when you make a $100 donation to the school by contacting me at luci@lucidumas.com by the end of March.
CLICK HERE to see the event images

If you want a copy of a few images, call me at 610 233-9390 by March 31st or  email me (again luci@lucidumas.com) with the numbers, your address and phone and I will send them to you as a gift. You can also connect with my fan page and when I post these you can tag yourself if you "like" me at Luci Dumas Fine Photography on Facebook
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luci-Dumas-Fine-Photography/360745406594

Some Favorite Images

Good morning,

Just thought i would post some of my favorite images from my wonderful clients. I love outdoor family sessions, Senior portraits, baby children's portraits on location or in my studio...and I love my clients!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

San Diego Rescue Mission Thank You for 55 Years

I am really loving the events I have been photographing as a volunteer and the wonderful people I am meeting. There was an intimate dinner at Delicias celebrating 55 years of great service by the SD Rescue Mission. The guests were such wonderful people who have supported the Mission above and beyond the call of duty.
The meal was fantastic...one of the best I have had in a long time. The jazz by the Gregory Michaels Band really set the tone. Thanks, Mark for asking me to be a part of this evening.
Here is a gallery of the event.




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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Challenge Center Auction and Comedy Night


Challenge Center Comedy Night Photos (Click Here)
My website www.lucidumas.com

Had a great time photographing the guests at the auction and comedy show for the Challenge Center. Norm MacDonald and Kevin Farley were so funny I am still laughing at some of the bits. I was able to meet them at the VIP reception and they were both very friendly, funny and charming. Thanks Robyn and Tiffany for asking me to participate.

Here is some info about the Challenge Center. What an amazing organization!!!!
http://www.challengecenter.org/
Challenge Center offers a wide array of services focused on improving health, function and quality of life for those living with severe physical disability. 
Services Include
  • Adapted Fitness Training
  • Aquatics Fitness (warm water)
  • Circuit Training (Equipment)
  • Health and Human Services
  • Physical Therapy Evaluations
  • Physical Therapy Treatments
  • Computerized Functional Electrical
  • Body Weight Supported Treadmill