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

[Lisa]

Wish I could have been at the retreat...hopefully next year there will be another. Would love to win this lensbaby.

[Phyllis]

The photos are awesome! I'd love the chance to play with one of these.

[Diane Poff]

I would love to win one of these, love the photos I've seen here and on lensbaby's web site, I 've been looking at them for a long time. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!!!!

[alissa]

Ugh, lens babies are my favorite ever! I've been dying for a composer pro. It would be like an early Christmas present to myself! I dream of doing an entire senior session with one :)

[Amy Brown]

Ohhh, I hope I win. This has been on my wish list.

[Leonardo Matheus]

They look like being real fun to use!

[Heather]

What a fun creative opportunity to try something new. I would love a chance to get one.

[Roxi]

I got to play with my friend's Lensbaby and got some great shots! They are sloop cool.

[denise]

I do do have a Lensbaby but not this one so I would like to add this one to my camera bag.

[Caryn]

A Lensbaby has been on my wish list for a very long time. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!

[Jeannine]

Anything that brings us back to the basics is worth a LOT! I have been hearing a lot of testimonials but would LOVE to get to play with my very own!

[Bob Farroll]

Great pix and a great lens option. Used a composer that a friend owns and have been bitten by the Lensbaby bug. Just waiting for 'Santa' to doe his thing hopefully!!! Thanks for the opportunity to get one sooner!!

[schtanzerl]

i read a lot about it and wonder if I could be the lucky one

[Frances Underwood]

What a fabulous opportunity! That lens is so cute - bet you can do some amazing things with it!

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[Roxanne]

I love the effect of the Lensbaby! It would be great to have one

[busymomma66]

Ohhhh, how I would love a lensbaby composer to play and dream with!

[teresa]

Oh this seems like so much fun . . .I would love to try it

[CeilidhOnTheRun]

Fun! I'd love to try this!

[Lauren]

I've wanted to try a lensbaby...would love this chance!

[Carl]

Those LensBabys really look like they open some creativity doors. I'd love a chance to see what they can do :)

[julie]

Wow what a great prize..would love to win!

[Christine]

ooooo...I want one! I would LOVE to add it to my growing list of toys...

[erika]

Me me me!
I love how people use Lensbaby. I wonder if I could rock it too.

[Kathy O]

Oh, wow! These look amazing! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Trish]

thanks for the review ~ I have curious about these little babies. waiting for my local shop to rent them so I can give it a test drive. they sound like great fun to use and play around with.

[Nathalie]

I just started the 365 project and kep coming across very nice photos taken with a lensbaby. I would love to win one. Thank you Shutter Sister for such an exciting giveaway.

[Frieda]

I would love a Lensbaby! Thanks!

[soonie2]

New technology is amazing, isn't it! Would love the opportunity to play with one of these. Don't want to become that "grandmother who can't even work the dvr"! Thanks for the chance!

[Katie K]

Ok, so I went and looked at the Lensbaby Composer at a photo store again today, and really, it is just incredible. It creates such interesting and dreamy images. I could have played with it in the store for hours.

Please pick me!

[Libertad Leal]

I must admit that Lensbabies scare me a bit but I would love to try it!!

[Deb]

Yah, baby, I want a lens baby :)

[Anne]

Would love to have a lensbaby and be part of a group like shutter sisters.

[Zoée]

Oooo how exciting! Crossing my fingers!!

[Marin]

I love that y'all are doing this and I would love love love a Lensbaby! So cool! Here's to wishing!

[Diane]

I made some silly decision a while back that I didn't need a Lensbaby but then I kept seeing these great photographs made by all you amazing Sister artists and now, I don't know how I've lived without one. Playing is my most favorite way to photograph. I just have to remind myself daily, as I get caught up in the technical details, to PLAY.

A Lensbaby would be a wonderful way to keep playing. Thank you for this opportunity.

[Patti G]

oh baby - a new toy! I'd love to play with this!

[Jet Tilton]

The lensbaby system would probably be excellent for children's portraiture, and I've heard that the Sweet 35 is also nice.
Would love to have one for my Nikon!
Jet

[Irene]

Fantastic! Love this blog and your images.... thank you for the inspiration! Always wanted to give LensBaby a try :)

[Lindsay]

Love the photos from camp using the Lensbaby! So cool.

[Jen Clark]

I have been DYING to try a lensbaby!!! Would love to win! ~Jen

[Radish]

I am not sure what this is, but I would love another lens of any kind.

[Maya]

I would love to experiment with the Lensbaby Composer Pro. So cool!

[Deb]

Really neat lens - with such cool effects!

[Alyse]

Can't wait to see who wins it!! I've drolled over Lensbabys for a while now...never could afford one :/ *sitin' and waitin' and wishin'*

[tamar]

how exciting to get the chance to play around with the lensbaby! i have been wanting to do so for a while but haven't got around to it yet. love the effects that the different lenses give.

[gisele]

I have wanted one of these for as long as I can remember. May it lands in the hands of someone for whom it will bring much joy.

[Jaclynn]

I <3 Lensbabys!! Wish I could have been a part of camp, sounds like so much fun! ; )

[Kendall]

I am totally in love with yalls photos and the photo's made by Lensbabys--they're just gorgeous!! I would be so blessed to have on of my own.

[Steph]

Amazing creative juices flowing! :-) Magnificent giveaway...