We just got back from our four state photography convention. Mom and I
taught a class on Senior photography. The class went great with 100+ other photographers asking questions and taking notes. We were honored to be asked to teach our peers.
I of course entered in the print competition. I had no idea what would take place. Before I tell you guys how I did I have to say I feel very honored. Just so you understand a little about judging, the competition is tough. All photographers are allowed four entries. A panel of nationally approved judges score them. This process took two days since there were over 500 entries. Any score in the 70's is considered good.
This first print, titled "Miles To Go Before I Sleep" scored a
99! This is by far the highest score I have ever gotten and probably will ever get. Before this competition the highest score I had ever received was an 89. Three judges scored it an 100 and said it was perfect! It was the highest scoring print in the competition. It ended up getting the Regional Elite Award, a Regional Judge's Choice Award, first place Illustrative in Missouri, a Fuji award, the State Elite Award and a Missouri Judge's Choice Award. Wow! I was shocked.
Miles To Go Before I Sleep
I entered a Senior album of Morgan from
Moberly. It scored a
95! I was shocked.
It got Best of Show out of the four states, a Fuji award four states, first place album four states and a Judge's Choice Award. For Missouri it got Best of Show, first place album and the Kodak award. Very Cool!
Morgan This print scored 81. It didn't win anything but that was just fine with me.
Lady in Red
This was my fourth print. It scored 80 which again was just fine with me.
On the EdgeWhen all was said and done I ended up as
Missouri's #1 Photographer Of The Year.
Megan and I standing by my first 99!
The Top Ten Photographers in Missouri. All are great friends of mine.
Posing with my awards with our great Missouri President Gerald
Schlomer.
Dad, Mom, Megan and I getting together for a quick shot at the
banquet.
My wife is hot!
Megan trying to help me lift the big box of my trophies.
Yep, that's me after Megan gave up on helping me out. Fun stuff.
The people at the convention teased me about taking all the awards.
All of this competition just makes me a better photographer. I'm always trying to learn and
grow. Now, my prints go on to national competition in Phoenix.
Matt Lucas
660-263-7835
www.lucasphotography.com
Photographed Adrian and Jared this afternoon for their Engagement Session. A wonderful couple. I had photographed Adrian's Sr Photographs a few years back.
Photographed this little guy named Jace today. Mr. Jace just had his first Birthday! Happy Birthday big fella.
An image of Laney from Hallsville.
Went outside with Deanna from Fayette.
Photographed Mariah from Westran this morning.
All are Senior Reps for us this yr.
Miles To Go Before I Sleep
Morgan
Lady in Red
On the Edge
Megan and I standing by my first 99!
The Top Ten Photographers in Missouri. All are great friends of mine.
Posing with my awards with our great Missouri President Gerald Schlomer.
Dad, Mom, Megan and I getting together for a quick shot at the banquet.
My wife is hot!
Megan trying to help me lift the big box of my trophies.
Yep, that's me after Megan gave up on helping me out. Fun stuff.
I photographed Kelsey again from Hickman for her outside shots. 
My name is: Morgan
The magazines I always have to stop and look at in the grocery store are: Cosmopolitan and Glamour
My favorite restaurant: Olive Garden
My biggest accomplishment so far in high school has been: To run at the state Cross Country meet 3 times and score a 33 on the ACT.
I love Lucas Photography because (shameless plug): They are awesome! Matt makes everyone looks gorgeous. And because I work there... :)
My top 5 senior events that I'm looking forward to are: Graduation. Last Day of School. Senior skip day. Prom. and.. our after Graduation Party.
