August with Lensbaby Challenge with Holly Awwad

Features

Sep 9

In August, I was excited to host a 30 Days with Lensbaby Challenge with The Framed Focus. This month-long project aimed at pushing creative boundaries and mastering our Lensbaby lenses. Lensbaby is known for their distinctive lenses optics that produce dreamy, artistic effects. But they do come with a learning curve, as they are fully manual and require patience to master.

What Are Lensbaby Lenses and Optics?

For those of you who may be unfamiliar, Lensbaby lenses and optics are designed to help artists explore their creativity by helping them achieve different creative effects in-camera. Each lens allows for manual adjustments to achieve creative effects that make your images stand out.
Because Lensbaby lenses are manual focus, they require more attention and practice than automatic lenses. However, this challenge is what makes them so rewarding to use. The initial difficulty of nailing focus and mastering the creative effects can feel daunting, but consistent use is key to overcoming that hurdle. Over time, you’ll gain a better understanding of how these lenses respond to light, movement, and your creative vision.

For more help mastering your Lensbaby, check out
Unlocking Your Lensbaby: Skills & Creative Practice!

The learning curve with Lensbaby lenses is real, but that's part of the magic. With regular practice, you can unlock your full creative potential. The manual focus encourages photographers to slow down and be more intentional about their compositions. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, portraits, or macro subjects, these lenses challenge you to experiment and think outside the box.

August Lensbaby Challenge Featured Artists!

The goal of the August Lensbaby Challenge was simple: get out and shoot more. For some, this meant taking daily photos with their Lensbaby lenses, while for others, it was about picking up their gear more frequently than usual. The challenge provided the perfect opportunity for us to dive deep into our creative process while also refining our technical skills. Below is some of the beautiful work shared by artists who participated in the challenge! Get ready to be inspired!

**Kaikho Paphro Chachei @paphro.photography**

**Aimee Garrity @aimee_lynn_photography**

**Robbie Ligon @robbieligonphotography**

**Laura Driscoll @elle_dee_photography**

Join the Next Lensbaby Challenge in October 2024!

If you missed the August challenge, or just want to do another month with Lensbaby, don’t worry! I’m hosting another Lensbaby Challenge in October 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned Lensbaby photography or a beginner looking improve your skills, this project offers the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and walk away inspired! Grab your Lensbaby lens, and get ready to embrace the challenge!

If you want to join the challenge, just send me a DM on IG @hollynicoletimekeeper or email me at theframedfocus@gmail.com!