INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this book is to share the possibilities of what you can do with a Lensbaby. The Lensbaby is a fun and creative tool, and there is no shortage of ways to use it in your photography. Whether it’s trying out the various optics and accessories or experimenting with a shooting technique or style, there are always more possibilities to explore. While working on this book I looked at thousands of Lensbaby photos other than my own and was energized by the amazing Lensbaby photography that is being created around the world.

When I began photographing with a Lensbaby, it took practice to get used to bending and squeezing the lens. It was completely different from other lenses I’d used, and the photographs I created were like ...

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