Greg Clementi
Grateful is the best way to describe how I’ve felt for the past decade since Michael’s sports photos first graced the pages of the Healdsburg Tribune.
During that time he’s made a lasting contribution to promote youth sports and capture memorable moments for thousands of kids, while at the same time making a huge impact in providing professional quality images for our newspapers ...
I’m proud to say that what started as a professional relationship has since blossomed into a great friendship. Thank you Michael for all you do, it is much appreciated!
Greg Clementi
Retired Sports Editor, Sonoma West Publishers
Jim crowhurst
I believe I met Michael around 2010 at a track meet I was covering for The Press Democrat newspaper. I noticed him taking photos and asked if he could send me a couple to use on my running website. That began a relationship that is still going strong and has blessed countless numbers of teens and their families.
Michael took what was just a small hobby to him, and turned it into some of the best sports shots I have ever seen. Whether it is pouring rain that would make a duck run for cover or 110 degrees, you can find Michael out there trying to get a shot of every single kid he can, whether they are going to be our next national champion or the last kid to cross the finish line. I know some of these kids will cherish the shots Michael has taken of them for the rest of their lives ...
My hat is off to Michael because of the beauty of his work with a camera, but beyond that for his dedication, generosity and support of youth sports.
Jim Crowhurst
Editor of redwoodempirerunning.com
adam Ray
Michael has been the lead photographer at a number of our sports events, from dynamic multi-sport races like the Sonoma Women’s Triathlon, to classic trail runs, like Skyline Endurance, to community events like our turkey trots. In every case, he has captured superb images that have pleased our athletes and served us well in pre and post event marketing.
Michael also has a great manner about him. Our athletes comment on how personable he is and gladly give him shout outs on-course as they race.
Great images and a pleasure to have around.
Adam Ray|Siberian Unicorn
siberianunicorn.com
scenaperformance.com
@scenaperformance
Gabby Peterson
Michael Lucid’s photos have the unique and amazing ability to not only capture an image, but a memory. When looking at his photographs, you can see the passion, tension, and excitement that radiate from the moment. He captures the tense side by side strides of competitors racing down the home stretch, the nervous smiles and pure excitement of a team chant at the start line, and the exhausted but supporting embraces of teammates at the finish line.
Over the years, details of each race, tournament, match get lost in the brain. But one look at one of Michael’s photos brings back those cherished memories and emotions. A photographer can capture a photo, but an artist like Michael can truly capture the entire memory.
Many thanks from the whole community for all of the beautiful work you’ve done over the years. It means so much more that you will ever know.
Gabby Peterson
Oregon State University
XC and Track/Field Team Member
maddie call
“Our family would like to thank you for your time and devotion to the kids of track and field. Your photos are amazing and will be treasured at our house. Thanks for the memories captured.”
Lisa Call
Maddy Call’s Mother
dante capone
"This note of gratitude and appreciation has been a long time coming! I have been so deeply appreciative of the amazing and beautiful photos you take of our local athletes. As a parent, these are absolute gifts of a lifetime … It is something just to sit and view the albums of these Kids.
Thank you for your love of photography and high school sports. You are an inspiration. And thank you from the bottom of my heart – for all the moments you have captured of Dante, his teammates, and so many of our local athletes.
With much gratitude and appreciation, Julie"
Julie Heisen
Dante Capone’s Mom
Owen ljung
"Thanks so much. What a special treat. So many parents appreciate all the work you do and the posting of your amazing pictures. You are a blessing. Thanks for all you do."
Denis Ljung
Owen Ljung’s Dad