And The Winners Are...

*** Walks along the beach her feet leaving footprints in the sand as she carries a large stack of photos. Setting them down she ties a rope along the stage afterwards she starts pinning the photos along the rope. After a few minutes she notices a group of people forming behind her. ***

Hello everyone! Sorry I didn't see you there. I thought I would take a moment and reintroduce you guys to not only the winners of the Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt but the semi-finalists as well. It was so difficult for the panel of judges to choose, because everyone did such a wonderful job. People's creativity never ceases to amaze me! Before introducing the winners I would like to take a moment and send a thank you to our co-sponsors, Strokerz Toyz and the Hard Alley Social Club. We are so grateful for their support! Now unto the winners...  

 Grand Prize: Renee Portland

 First Prize: Nicasio Ansar

Second Prize: Razor Cure

 Third Prize: Harper Lexington

 Honorable Mention: Marina Medeiros

Congratulations to our winners! I think you all did a wonderful job! To receive your prizes, or for any questions, please contact Samantha Ansar-Buscaylet. I don't always display the semi-finalists but with so many great photos I can't help myself! I am excited to show you guys...

 Anyka Aiséirí

 Arinarose

 Carley Noonan

Cindy J

Cross Aura 

 Danni Bluebird

 Eriko Littlebird

Hania Amidst

 

  Harper Lexington

 

 

Myra Wildmist

PixL Studios!

 

Tim Gagliano

 

 Everyone did such an amazing job! It made me so happy such a level of participation!

*** Turning to the crowd she suddenly gets a very serious look on her face. She adjusts her glasses before speaking again. ***

I never like to get too serious when we do fun things like this, but I felt it was important to talk to you guys. I wanted to let everyone know that some of the winners had to be adjusted due to a few disqualifications. There was also a rumor started about the contest. I want to reassure everyone that any rumors are completely fabricated. Bringing you guys not only fun but fair events is important to us as well as our co-sponsors. Like any contest in Real Life or Second Life not everyone can always ''win'', but isn't part of the fun getting to share your work with the community? I would hope that if anyone ever had questions or concerns they would contact me. We really would like to continue to do events like this in the future. Well enough of that...

Once again congratulations to our winners and semi-finalists! I will see you guys soon. Until next time... Happy Shooting!

Last Chance To Enter The Fun In The Sun Photo Hunt!

I just wanted to remind everyone that today is the final day to get your entries in for the Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt. We will stop taking entries at 11:59PM SLT. So get to it!

For more information on the rules and prizes check out this blog post.

  

There are 3 things to remember:

The photo hunt is open to EVERYONE!

All of the rules must be followed for am entry to be valid.

Each of the prize certificates will be transferable.

I will see you guys soon! Until next time... Happy Shooting!

 

The Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt is Almost Over!!!

Hello all you wonderful people! I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that today is the last day for the Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt! I can't believe that it's almost over, but you know what comes next? We pick the winners! Don't forget entries will stop being accepted at 11:59 PM SLT on the 18th. I also want to remind you that this contest is open to EVERYONE so tell your friends.

For a reminder of the rules and prizes please check this blog post. I would like to thank our cosponsors for helping us make this a great event for you guys, we couldn't have done it without them!

I look forward to seeing all of the photos tonight! Until then... Happy shooting (while you have the chance)!

4 Days Left To Go!

Hello everyone! I wanted to take a little bit of time and remind you guys about the Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt. There are only four days left! We have some great entries so far, but I would love to see more. Here is a recap of the contest details...

First of all what is a photo hunt? The idea is you pick a sim, and all contest entry photos must be taken on whatever Sim was chosen. For our very first photo hunt we will be using Vice Beach. You are welcome to use the entire sim is not just limited to the beach area.

Now let's talk about those pesky rules:

• All photos must be taken on Vice Beach or the other half of the sim Strokerz Toyz.
• All contest entries must be submitted to the Fun in the Sun Flickr Group.
• Entries will be accepted from September 3rd to September 18th (Any entries submitted before or after will not be accepted)
• All of the entries must be RAW shots. (You are welcome to crop your photos, but no other post processing with programs such as Gimp and Photoshop is allowed.)
• Please include your Second Life name in the description of your photos.
• You can submit as many photos as you like. 
• The contest is open to everyone! Even people who haven't tried LUMIPro yet can enter. So tell your friends!

And of course we can't forget the awesome prizes!

• The grand prize winner will receive 10,000 lindens and a custom single avatar mocap sponsored by Strokerz Toyz and LUMIPro.
• The first Place winner will receive a gift certificate for the LUMIPro 2016 (winner of two consecutive Avi Choice Awards for Favorite Photography/Media Tool). 
• The second place winner will receive a custom couple pose sponsored by Strokerz Toyz.
• The third place winner will receive a photo shoot sponsored by Hard Alley Social Club.

*All prizes are transferable*

I know you guys are going to do amazing! Please remember that all rules must be followed for an entry to be valid. Also if you use an in world filter, it is not required, but if he can let us know in the description it would be appreciated.

Don't forget the contest ends on the 18th, and tell your friends!

Until next time... Happy Shooting!

 

Introducing Lady LUMIPro!

*** As you walk into the studio you notice a woman with dark hair in a suit. She is standing on her tiptoes hanging a frame, before you can ask who she is Samantha walks around the corner. ***

Oh hello! I wasn't expecting anyone today. Let me go ahead and introduce you...

*** She walks over to the woman you don't recognize, grabs her hand and urges her towards the front of the room. *** 

This is Raven, and I am happy to announce she is joining the LUMIPro team! She will be running the gallery we are about open, as well as being my awesome assistant. She has been a wonderful part of the Buscaylet Family for a long time, and we are excited to add her to the LUMIPro Family!

Lady LUMIPro - Ravenlynn Buscaylet-Gascoigne

Feel free to say hello! Our first featured artist will be TexasRob McRae, but more details about that will be coming soon! 

Also don't forget there is still time to enter the Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt.

Well we had better get back to work so until next time... Happy Shooting!

The Fun in the Sun Starts Today!

Hello all of you amazing people! I just wanted to send out a reminder that the Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt begins today! We are kicking it off with the 50/60s beach party tonight at 7 PM SLT. There will be exclusive gifts you can only receive at the party. I hope to see you all there! I must admit I am very excited about this event. The party as well as the photo hunt is open for everyone to participate so bring your friends along.

To find out all the details about the contest check this blog post. All rules must be followed for contest entries to be valid. 

This event would not be possible without the sponsorship of Strokerz Toyz and the Hard Alley Social Club. I want to thank them for all the support.

I need to go take care some last-minute preparations, and I will see you all tonight! Oh I almost forgot here is your limo to the party.

Details Released for the Fun in the Sun Photo Hunt!

*** As you teleport in you see a beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. As you look across the horizon you see a stage that was built out of an old truck. As you walk closer you see a woman in a vintage swimsuit that can you over. She tosses a beach ball at you with a mischievous grin on her face. ***

Oh hi there! We are just getting set up for the party this Saturday. You are dying for details? Well I guess I can let the cat out of the bag. This Saturday we will be kicking off our Fun in the Sun photo hunt! LUMIPro is super excited to be partnering with Strokerz Toyz and Hard Alley Social Club for our very first photo hunt.

What is the idea behind a photo hunt and how does it work? The idea is you pick a sim, and all contest entry photos must be taken on whatever Sim was chosen. For our very first photo hunt we will be using Vice Beach. You are welcome to use the entire sim is not just limited to the beach area. To get you guys started let me break down the rules for you....

• All photos must be taken on Vice Beach or the other half of the sim Strokerz Toyz.
• All contest entries must be submitted to the Fun in the Sun Flickr Group.
• Entries will be accepted from September 3rd to September 18th (Any entries submitted before or after will not be accepted)
• All of the entries must be RAW shots. (You are welcome to crop your photos, but no other post processing with programs such as Gimp and Photoshop is allowed.)
• Please include your Second Life name in the description of your photos.
• You can submit as many photos as you like. 
• The contest is open to everyone! Even people who haven't tried LUMIPro yet can enter. So tell your friends!

 Now to the biggest question I know each of you is begging to ask... What could we win?

• The grand prize winner will receive 10,000 lindens and a custom single avatar mocap sponsored by Strokerz Toyz and LUMIPro.
• The first Place winner will receive a gift certificate for the LUMIPro 2016 (winner of two consecutive Avi Choice Awards for Favorite Photography/Media Tool). 
• The second place winner will receive a custom couple pose sponsored by Strokerz Toyz.
• The third place winner will receive a photo shoot sponsored by Hard Alley Social Club.

*All prizes are transferable*

The kick off party is on Saturday September 3rd @ 7pm SLT 
The party theme is 50/60s beach party.
Costumes are encouraged but not required.
DJ Mesostopheles will be rocking some great music everyone!
We will be giving away gifts that you can only get at the party!
 REMEMBER EVERYONE is invited! 

I am super excited to see everyone at the kick off party! I want to say thank you to Strokerz Toyz and Hard Alley Social Club for working with us.

Now shoo while we get everything ready! ;)