Show me yours. Lensbaby that is.

[April Milani]

I love my lensbaby. I want to see your lensbaby shots. Hey if you dont have one you can make one. Here is a link http://www.diyphotography.net/build-a-lynny-a-diy-lensbaby.
This is not a contest. I want it to be on going.
So please tag your photos with: lensbaby-13
Also put your photos on this page as well.
I cant wait to see your work.
Here is a few of mine.


This is lensbaby and 35mm film

sweet 35 with 35mm film

[Kate Klinck]

i got one for Christmas and just took it out for the first time last week!! Fun!!

[Kate Klinck]

[pupulv]

the first one is especially beautiful!!! thanks for sharing

[Frank Hymus]

Here's one courtesy of the Iris Blur in the Filter Gallery of Photoshop. Elliptical "sweet spot" is useful at times. Can even run completely off the frame in the editor that I am not sure Lensbaby can do? Not here though.

[Ben]

I'm curious to see photos and hear stories from anyone who has actually made one as it's something I'd like to try out!

[Frida]

@aprilmilani I love your LB photos April and really want to get me one. Which one have you got and what would you comment on it?

[Rachel Withey]

I have the same question as @frida, interested to hear your response and those of others. I took a photo last week where I tried to make a lensbaby effect. Not quite what you are after but I shall post anyway and save up for the real thing

[Jocasta]

I want to start taking photos with my lensbaby - so really pleased you've started this link......will get me started - here's an old one from Venice
@aprilmilani

[danielleg]

i haven't used my lensbaby yet this project, but i used it i my last project a few times, here are some of my faves from then

[beachradish]

You inspired me to get an LB!!

[8yearson]

@aprilmilani - Hi April.... which Lensbaby do you have? I'm a bit confused by it all?!

[April Milani]

@harley84 @frida @rachelwithey @jocasta @babysophia @still_beachradish Right now I only have the sweet 35. I broke it on my last backpacking trip and am still using it. (one of the rings is to loose now.) I cant let it go to have them repair it. This has become my go to lens. I love the fact that I have to think before I shoot. Yes its a bit more work. Thats what makes it art not just a click. I have found that the lensbaby and film really are rockin together.
Thank you for posting you awesome photos. Id love to see more=D!

[April Milani]

@still_beachradish WOW! Really?? That just made my day=D. What do you think of it? Did you fall inlove or is it to much work?

[April Milani]

@benjamaphone No I havent made this yet. I have everything to do it. Its just sitting down and doing it. It looks so easy. Let me know if you do it and what you think.

[April Milani]

@jackie8 I have the sweet 35. Here is the website: http://lensbaby.com/
They make a few of them. I like the sweet 35 because its all in one you dont have to change out the aperture like the rest.

[beachradish]

@aprilmilani You indeed have a magic with your sweet 35 LB+film! You develop a nostalgia that is stunning. What I think ... I love the creative spin, though I find it needs the right subject - I have both the sweet 35 and double glass optic. For whatever reason, the double glass optic and I have a much better relationship. I do a lot of blur at baseline, and this puts blur on blur, so getting it right can be touchy. It takes time, but when you get it right, you know it will be a special shot!

[danielleg]

i have the composer and the sweet 35...the ones i posted were taken with the composer...i know i've used the sweet 35 recently...i got it for christmas last year.....

[Ben]

@aprilmilani I'll give it a try! Very impressed with the shots you've taken, they've inspired me for sure :)

[April Milani]

@still_beachradish I really want the double glass optic. I love the sweet 35. Im just ready for something new.
Do you really a big difference between the two. I guess is it worth it?

[April Milani]

@benjamaphone Awesome I wait to see what you think

[beachradish]

@aprilmilani I can't say I've given the sweet 35 enough of a fair shake, but I do prefer the double glass. It gives more of a streaky and directional blur (vs. the sweet 35) - depends on what you're going for, I think. Is there any way to test drive one for a while before spending the $?

[April Milani]

@still_beachradish I just got it. I will let you know in a few days what I think. You had me at, 'streaky and directional blur'.

[Helen]

I've taken a few recently; I've got the composer and when I get it right I love it, but I do find it a bit frustrating sometimes. And it's definitely not a lens for getting a quick shot!

[Humphrey Hippo]

I really haven't got the hang of using the Lensbaby yet, but it is a lot of fun. :)

This is the Sweet 35:


And this is the Edge 80:

[rhondatn]

These are all shot with the Lensbaby and Sweet 35 optic:

[bardejov]

@aprilmilani Fabulous work, April.

[April Milani]

@rhondatn Wow your LB shots are stunning. I am hoping to see more.

[April Milani]

@bardejov Thank you=)

[April Milani]

[TomG]

I'm still trying to get a grip on my Lens Baby and enjoying every minute. I'm never quite sure what will be the end result of any shot.

[April Milani]

@tomg You know thats half the fun(Not knowing). I love the blur of your reflection. I cant wait to see more.

[April Milani]

Here is who inspired me to get my LB @carolinejensen

[Caroline]

@aprilmilani Thank you so much! I have so many Lensbaby shots! I have a Lensbaby class coming up at Clickin Moms too in July! :)

[Helen]

One I took today.

[rhondatn]

I am part of a Lensbaby group on FB called "Lensbaby Artistry." They have a monthly contest in which the people at Lensbaby judge and award monthly prizes. Would love to see you all there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/lensbabyartistry/

[rhondatn]

@aprilmilani Beautiful portraits! You should join a very cool FB group, Lensbaby Artistry ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/lensbabyartistry/) The people at Lensbaby judge the monthly entries and award prizes.

[April Milani]

@carolinejensen Hey girly can you post the info for your class=)

[April Milani]

@rhondatn Thank you so much I will sign up=)

[rhondatn]

@carolinejensen Do you teach classes on there?

[April Milani]

@rhondatn Yes she does and is amazing. She knows all the LBs inside and out. @carolinejensen is an awesome teacher too=).

[Caroline]

@rhondatn I have a breakout session through Clickin Moms and Click Magazine in July. A breakout session is a downloadable, self study course. I am one of three presenters for this course. I will be covering emotive portraiture and macro, another lady is doing zone plate/pin hole, fine art, and the other woman is covering using Lensbaby for portrait sessions and using Lensbabies for client work. The course consists of three large PDFs (mine alone is almost 100 pages) and three videos as well as three half-hour question and answer audios.

If you like my Facebook page, I can keep you updated on when the course is being promoted: https://www.facebook.com/lovestandsstill?ref=hl

my website: www.lovestandsstill.com
my flickr portfolio: http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolinejphotography/sets/72157633558267183/

[joey d.Muli]

@aprilmilani I love you baby,lens baby!!!!i'll definitely get one cuz I love the artsy effect.....so unusual and creative!!