Melissa Lucci Photography

Perfect was never the goal.

The photos people actually keep, the ones that end up framed on a hallway wall ten years later, aren’t typically the ones where everyone is looking at the camera. They’re the ones where someone is mid-laugh. Where the light is doing something strange. Where the youngest is barefoot and the oldest is leaning in. They take you to a season you wanted to remember.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot as I rebuild some of what I offer. The work that lasts is the work that tells the truth. That’s true for a family and a senior. It’s also true for a business.

More on that soon...

Mamas:
Celebrate all the ways you hold it together for everyone. Let them spoil you.

You are the biggest part of their story.

I’m so thankful for the families, the mamas, that let me show their seasons in galleries.

Love that I get to work with awesome people doing big things—impacting the people in their circles—at home, at school, at work.

Excited for you JG! 💪🏻

🍋 DM if you’re free and want to jump on my calendar!!

Had THE BEST experience finally getting to shoot at with new to

The studio was so perfect. Rachel clearly poured her everything into this project.

The subject (in front of the camera for a change) was a complete joy. She loves film and brings a French cowgirl vibe. 👋 I’m here for it.

A big warm welcome to Clare. Adding her to the list of talented photographers in my circle.

— you nailed it lady, and I can’t wait to rent again.

Delicious memories are made in messy kitchens. Honored to be invited back to tell another story for this beautiful family.

It was… a year!

I’m so incredibly grateful for each and every person and family that stepped in front of me with a willingness to roll with my special kind of crazy. That trust and support is felt deeply and I LOVE all the moments we made together.

I’m in a new parenting season, busier than ever, with another year of increased demand. Taking the first few weeks of the new year to iron out some behind the scenes business practices and systems before coming to everyone on the mailing list with a booking update!

Looking forward to what 2026 has in store for us all. 🤍

Ummmm—I LOVE seeing all the cards you made with the beautiful moments we captured together this year. 🥹

I will get around to sharing fall favorites real soon (aka January)!

2025 was social media quiet (which I loved) but I know, I know, I have to show up here more often. Biz resolution?!? More MLP in the feed??!! Time will tell 😉

Story session previews > static posts

That’s fitting into the workflow in this season. Never been busier or felt more blessed by families that choose to let me tell a little bit of their ‘right now’ 🥹

Summer is winding down.

It’s been an interesting one and I took notes. I reallllllly want to find ways to slow it all down a bit. I want to better serve EVERYONE, myself and family/friends included. 🤗

To the Summer families, non-profits, seniors, bumps, and babies (and my new Dubsado testers) that handled the crazy calendar (and humid temps while we were out and about) like pros—THANK YOU for being 10/10. You were amazing to work with in all sorts of ways and it kept me going through the chaos!

The Luccis are officially in mode. With that new season upon us, FLEXIBILITY and GRACE = required.

🤍 So, I will just be over here sending out Fall mini session contracts and praying for the mamas (and dads) juggling all the medical forms, supply lists, sports apps, and shared calendars… the lists go on and on. We’ve got this 💪🏻