Welcome to the blog!
Here you’ll find creative photography tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal reflections from my journey as a Lensbaby artist and visual storyteller. Whether you're here to learn new techniques or explore fresh inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here.
The Lensbaby Optic Swap System: A Creative Playground for Photographers
The Lensbaby Composer Pro system is not just another lens—it's an invitation to play, experiment, and see the world differently. When I first picked up a Composer Pro, something shifted in my photography. The rigid rules I had followed for years loosened, making space for creativity, happy accidents, and a more personal connection to my work.
The Magic of Prism Photography: Tips and Techniques for Creative Images
Discover how prisms can add magic to your photography through light, color, and reflection. This guide shares tips, inspiration, and my creative journey using OMNI filters.
How can the Camera Obscura Technique be used in modern photography?
Discover how the Camera Obscura technique can shift your creative vision. Learn how to use blur, midday light, and intentional softness to create dreamy, painterly images—plus see the lens in action in my featured video.
Lensbaby Lens Hacks Series Part 3: OMNI Filters and Natural Light
In Part 3 of the Lensbaby Lens Hacks series, we explore how natural light interacts with OMNI Filters throughout the day—from golden hour to blue hour. Learn how to use sunlight, shadows, and subtle shifts in time to create luminous, in-camera effects.
Lensbaby Spark 2.0 versus the Composer Pro: Are Both Worth Buying?
Just recently, Lensbaby came out with a new lens, the Spark 2.0. Since its release, I have gotten many questions about it and whether or not it is worth buying over the Composer Pro. I wanted to be able to explain more comprehensively to anyone who has questions, so here are my thoughts on the two lenses!
A Day Trip With the Lensbaby Velvet 28
In the following blog post I want to discuss how the newest Lensbaby lens, the Velvet 28, performs in the streets. Back in March, only a few days before the pandemic started and people in California were asked to stay at home, I spend a last day photographing people on the streets of Venice Beach. Now we all wear face masks on the rare occasion we leave the house and Lensbaby published the Velvet 28 a while ago. Nevertheless I want to share and discuss some of the pictures that I’ve taken at what now feels an eternity ago.
Lensbaby Lens Hacks Series Part 2: OMNI Flare Expansion Pack
In Part 2 of the Lensbaby Lens Hacks series, we dive into the OMNI Flare Expansion Pack—a set of expressive wands designed to catch, bend, and explode light in unexpected ways. Learn what each tool does, how I use them in real shoots, and which wand might become your new favorite.
Lensbaby Hacks Part 1: 3 Easy Ways to Use Your OMNI Filters
Curious about Lensbaby’s OMNI Filters but unsure how to start? In Part 1 of the Lensbaby Lens Hacks series, I share three simple, creative ways to use these tools—whether you prefer handheld play or magnetic precision. Learn how to create light leaks, reflections, and dreamy streaks using intuitive techniques you can build on as your style evolves.