lensbaby love

Lensbaby kindly offered us at Camp Shutter Sisters a chance to play with the Lensbaby Composer Pro and one of my highlights of camp was hosting a walk down to the beach to experiment with these babies. I had been playing and learning the joys and difficulties of the Lensbaby Composer Pro before I arrived at camp, hoping to impart some knowledge or tips once we were there.

What I have discovered is that playing is the best way to approach this lens. It’s kinda like going back to basics, like when we first learnt how to use our cameras. You have to focus manually, find the “sweet spot”, maybe bend the lens to create some movement and find peace with the dreamy effect and what lands in your camera.

Some people get it right away, some get frustrated, some enjoy the challenge, some have patience to wait and discover something special and some do not. Sometimes working hard for an image makes it extra special. Thankfully many of the campers surrendered to the beauty of what was happening and some magic ensued.....

Beautiful fun moments, carefully crafted portraits, and breathtaking views of the surroundings.

Thank you Lensbaby for giving us the opportunity to play and create on camp.

We wanted to keep the Lensbaby love flowing, so please leave a comment today for a chance to win a Lensbaby Composer Pro of your very own, how exciting! You have until midnight Thursday night EST to leave a comment for your chance to win!

Congratulations to Kimberly Bowler for winning the Lensbaby and thanks to all of you for your comments!

Comments

[beth]

a chance to win a lensbaby.....omg....this is my lucky day !!
thanks god i got here in time !!!

[Simone]

Wow! How much would I love to take the Lensbaby I have on my Amazon wish list OFF? Fingers and toes crossed. Loved looking at the Lensbaby pics everyone took.

[Barbara]

I can only imagine how much fun you all had. I'd love to have one!

[angie]

oh lensbaby love! i had one and ended up having to sell it - regret this all the time. would adore this addition to the old bag!

[gonzomama]

i have had my eye on one of these for some time. i would love to create some magic with a lensbaby!

[claudia]

I have a lensbaby muse that I would gladly trade for a composer! I have some arthritic problems with my hands that I didn't realize would impact working it properly... so I've never been that pleased with any of my shots :( I'm always in awe of shots people take though... so funky :)

[kimberly/tippytoes]

I would love a shot at mastering the lensbaby! Such fun possibilities!

[sarah]

what an incredible opportunity! thank you for the chance & creative inspiration/community found here.

[Michelle Shopped]

synchronicity? a lensbaby crossed my mind today as i was asking my sweetie about photography -- he is a photographer, i am not -- although i used to love it as a kid in the old instamatic days!

[Mary Loughlin]

I'd love to win one of these and get to experiment! The photos are awesome!

[Deirdre]

Oh my goodness I would SOOOO love to have a lensbaby, and the Shutter Sisters Camp photos didn't make it easier!!!

[Umbreen]

Would love to get my dirty mitts on a lenbaby

[kmillionar]

This looks awesome and so much fun! Would love to add one to my bag. Thanks!!!

[Theresa]

I would love to get my hands on that new Composer Pro! I hope to see it up close and personal at the PhotoExpo in NYC on Friday.

[Laura Russell]

What an amazing offer!! I hope I win.

[Kim]

Those photos from camp using the Lensbaby were beautiful, would love to have one of those in my bag!

[Tracy Deupree]

I would LOVE to win a fun lens like this. Learning new things in photography is the best. Thank you.

[Imene]

I had the chance to play with one and I would love to get one. Thank you for the chance

[Kathy]

I would love to own a lensbaby! I have seen so many wonderful moments captured with a lensbaby, but have not tried one out myself. Would love the opportunity play with this baby!

[Amanda Boswell]

I have wanted a Lensbaby for so long, and I don't know anyone personally who has one for me to try out. Seems like everyone I know (me included) gets wrapped up in the business of photography and the ART of it falls to the wayside. Maybe today (or I guess tomorrow, technically) will be my lucky day!

[Larissa Smith]

I love new toys!

[Jennifer Hudspeth]

Ohhh, how I wish I could win this! I have been wanting one of these babies for a while now! :D

[.bärbel]

Truly love the results the Lensbaby gives ! Would be fun and challenging to shoot with it !
Greetings from Germany ! B. :-)

[Susan]

I would love to discover what Lensbaby can do!

[Kate]

That lens makes magic happen!

[CindyC]

Would love to get a chance to play with one of these. The images they create are so cool!

[paula]

I love the idea that out-of-focus is now a virtue instead of a failing! Plus the things you can do with a Lensbaby look so incredibly cool!

[Kelly]

I love the photos this lens can create. I've played around with it and you are so right about going back to basics on this lens. How fun of this company to let you play.

[Dana]

I have been wanting one for a while, I just love the endless creative possibilities they seem to offer. What a generous offer, thank you!

[Mary H Loveslucydog]

Oh. My. Gosh!!!!! I have been wanting and wanting a Lensbaby! What fun!!!

[Jackie Sinclair]

Would love to have a lensbaby to try something new with! Looks like it could be real interesting...

[Nancy Hawkins]

awesome give away.. wish I could go to camp too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[elizabeth primo]

send it my way...please :P :P
thank youuuu

[maureen @ Cottage 960]

What a fun opportunity to share, thanks for the opportunity to try one also.

[Marianne Jones]

Ohhhh Baby, would love to play with a Lens Baby

[joey]

I have *almost* bought this lens several times, but haven't taken the leap yet...

[Cathy S]

I would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity!

[rhiannon]

it would be great to spend my winter experimenting with a lensbaby

[Cory]

Oh man, my fiance has been dying to have one of these! I hope I get to give it to her!

[Jen]

FUN FUN FUN! I've played with the babies and I'm pondering a purchase. Who doesn't love new photography toys?!

[amanda {the habit of being}]

i get all mushy inside whenever i see photos shot with a lensbaby. would love a chance to make magic with one!

[Veronique]

Love the images you captured with the Lensbaby!

[Catherine C R]

Wow- I have been oogling over the lensbaby for quite a while now. It would be a dream to call one my own- thanks for the chance!

[Shasta]

I would love to get my hands on one of those. :)

[Andi of My Beautiful Adventures]

What an incredible giveaway!!!

[Shawna]

Oh man, I've always wanted to play with one of those babies!

[Evelyn]

In the middle of a photography course right now and would sell my granny (maybe) for a Lensbaby! Pick me, pick me!! :)

[Rebecca Weaver]

Playing is seriously the best part of photography!!

[Sally]

Great post and pictures. Would love to partake in the Lensbaby adventure.

[Al]

Would love to have a Lensbaby! I occasionally use a Holga in my work now. Cool!