Lucas Sankey
Lucas is a portrait photographer and creative director pursuing his dreams from Northern California.
With resilient faith and intention behind all he does, Lucas has built a reputation of high level work that creates lasting impact. Lucas has shot album covers for multiple award-winning albums like Cory Asbury's “Reckless Love” and Steffany Gretzinger's “Blackout,” under the Bethel Music label.
Beyond his creativity, Lucas is a believer in every dream God has inspired him to reach. As he continues seeing all God can do with each step of faith, he continues going after even greater things.
What dream are you currently turning into reality?
I’m currently pursuing my dream of working with music artists, and as of late, in the fashion industry!
When did you first realize you discovered your dream?
I’ve had this dream in my heart for nearly eight years now.
How does your faith go hand in hand with pursuing your dream?
I believe our dreams are invitations from the Lord, deeply connected to our humanity, and a unique identity as people.
I’ve had many opportunities that continue to point to what I consider one of my big dreams. I love asking God questions and consider His voice a gift, because I care about what He thinks.
Along the way, I’ve realized building trust with Him is just as important as seeing the dream fulfilled.
It’s in this sacred space that I’m seeing my dreams fulfilled, and so much more than I could have imagined!
What’s one or two practical steps you take to keep moving forward?
Everything we do matters! Creating simply to create is very important! I always want to stay in love with my craft and creating in general.
Practicing and playing helps me to stay grounded and connected to myself. For me, this often looks like storytelling. I love grabbing some friends and conceptualizing to create a story, and then executing it through photography.
I also truly enjoy writing and fashion - These creative avenues stretch me in ways that photography alone cannot. This helps me to push myself, stay sharp, and not get bored!
What encouragement would you share with someone who’s going after their dream?
You are capable of doing all that’s in your heart! There’s an infinite amount of intention behind you being born and why you’re on the planet right now.
Even before achieving your dream or becoming someone in the world, you’re already significant and purely a wonder to behold.
This is where you start from - This is where you build from. Take your time, fail, look silly, keep going, and don’t go alone!