Hi, I am Shelby Lucas

 

 

Let's get to know each other

aquarius. wife. 20-something. photographer. dog + cat mom. swiftie. matcha enthusiast.

 

 

I reside in the land of the tall palms and salty air that is Southern California. I picked up a camera for the first time over 15 years ago and never looked back. I found my passion for this art through film photography and have since become a digital enthusiast as well.


My journey in photography began with a deep love for visual storytelling-and evolved through five years of formal education in the art and technique of photography. That foundation shaped not only how I see the world through a lens but also how I approach every shoot with intention and precision. I continue to build on that knowledge through ongoing courses and creative exploration, ensuring my work stays both inspired and expertly crafted.


In my spare time, I love to be home editing or reading with my husband, our three dogs, and cat. Yes, you read that right, four pets make up our little family.


 

 

my approach

 

I am drawn to the quiet in-between moments as well as the big, beautiful ones. I believe the best photos aren’t always the perfectly posed ones, but the ones that feel like you. The messy laugh, the subtle glance, the way the light falls when no one’s paying attention - that’s the magic I’m always chasing. I started off documenting real life moments, and I believe you can still see that through my work to this day.


I am also madly in love, so I understand the soft, unspoken alchemy in those moments between significant others. That is what I strive to capture.

 

 

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