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Wednesday
Oct262011

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!

Reader Comments (265)

Would love to win!
October 27, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterMelinda
Wish I may, Wish I might, be the one to win the lesbaby tonight!
October 27, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterchristine
I've been wanting a lensbaby for over a year now. I'm buying one for my birthday next month if I don't win this one!
October 27, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAlexis Yael
Beautiful shots! Would love to add this to my bag... think it may have to be added to my Birthday wish list!
October 27, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAmy B
I had fun playing with it at camp. Loved the dreamy effect.
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKristina
I ripped an ad of this out of a magazine. I promise to use it like crazy if I get it.
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterFishgirl
HOw exciting is this?? the finished products were soooo fun!!

Crossing my fingers AND toes :)
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterClaudia@dipityroad
I love trying new things with my camera, especially if they don't break the pocket book!
October 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterEvie
Not sure if your contest is over or if it runs through next Thurs?? Either way, the Lensbaby sounds like lots of fun. I'd love the opportunity to try one out. Love those beautiful shots!!
October 29, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSerendipity is Sweet
I've had my Lensbaby Composer for over a year and recently received the Scout for my birthday. Love Love Love it. :-) Great photos from your photo walk!
October 30, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterRhonda Tipton
i have had lensbaby lust since they first came out!
October 31, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterreb
Great shots! Thanks for the opportunity to add such a great lens to my setup!!
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January 9, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterwholesale nfl jersey
Hello.....I'd love to discover what lensbaby is all about!!! Wished I had all that fun at camp, but glad u all did, so wonderful.I have seen what some create with their Lensbaby and I would love to get my hands on one to play! What fun that would be and what a great new challenge. had so much fun with this little lens. definitely took some getting used to but i did manage to get a few nice shots! would love to have one of my own. two hours just wasn't enough! thanks to the kind folks at Lensbaby. had so much fun with this little lens. definitely took some getting used to but i did manage to get a few nice shots! would love to have one of my own. two hours just wasn't enough! thanks to the kind folks at Lensbaby.thanks
February 7, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterHelios Binoculars

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