lensbaby - a resource and a giveaway

I am beyond giddy to tell you that we are giving away a Lensbaby today.  I know, you're jumping up and down too, aren't you? isn't it so exciting?

Ever since I heard about the amazingness of Lensbaby Lenses it was instant infatuation. And then I got my hands on one and it's everything I had hoped for and more; the ideal photography partner of the most fun and creative kind. Each time I use it I am delighted by beautiful surprises and irresistible unpredictability. I can only liken it to photographic poetry. Look at that bokeh up there. Are you swooning yet? And what about how well it translates to black and white? Sigh. I even take my baby on vacation with us. That's how much I love it. I'm just sayin'.But you don't have to take my photo word for it. It seems there are some Lensbaby fans in our Flickr Pool too. Check out these gorgeous images by Lifeography, Jamza, Donna and work2snap. Wow!

Of course, a lot has changed since the birth of theLensbaby a few years back. They have a brand new site that is a pleasure to explore and a variety of babies too. Not to mention cool accessories. Everything you ever wanted to know and more about what Lensbaby is all about is offered at the site. If that's not enough to have you yearning for your very own baby, I'm sure today's giveaway will.

One incredibly lucky reader will get a $270 credit to spend at the Lensbaby web store any way they'd like. It's heaven I tell you. Just leave a comment here to be entered in our random drawing.

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And for another slice of heaven, pay a visit to Design Mom today. She's featuring Shutter Sisters as she kicks off her 12 Days of Christmas and hosts a giveaway that's near and dear to our photography hearts.  For a chance to win a Shutter Sisters Flash Bulb Necklace or an All in One Wireless Printer by HP click over and leave a comment there as well. It's like the best pre-holiday celebration ever, isn't it?

Comments

[Christiane]

OMG!!! This is so good, my hands just started to sweat. Pick me, pick me!!!

[Kate C.]

Oooo, lovely bokeh! Pick Me! (For all you 30 Rock fans) I want to go to there! :)

[Kelly]

oh me me me""""""""""""""

[jodyangel]

lol at posters above. As If LOL!!! Oh I would jump thru HOOPS to win this one. Babyyyy come to Mommma!!!

[stacelet]

So exciting! I'd absolutely love to play with one of those lenses... what a fantastic giveaway!

[Erika]

Oh my...I could so use a good camera!

[atiratha]

WOooow, that is like Christmas coming early! I really would like to win but if I don't, heeey, someone else will have been made happy and that's what matters in the end.

[Moa]

Oh my, I'd love the chance to win a lensbaby! That would certainly be a fabulous christmas present...

[Deanna]

I would love this... Pick me! Pretty Please ;) I really need this!! Pick Me, Pick me, Pick me...

[Regina]

Whoever wins this is going to love the lensababy I'm sure. Heres hoping its me. :)

Love this site. Happy holidays to all!

[Shawna]

wowee!!! how awesome are you guys!

[Esther]

Wow! A Lensbaby!!! I never win anything but that doesn't keep me from trying again and again. :)

[Marcie]

Have dreamed of having my very own lensbaby. When I was taking this picture...I actually thought how great it might be taken with that lens:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=621

[melanie]

have fingers crossed. hve EVERYTHING crossed. would LOVE the chance to play with one of these!

[Junglewife]

I would LOVE to win this for my photog brother!!!

[Katherine]

I've always meant to try Lensbabies; could this be my chance??

[Sebrina]

Wow!!!! I would love to win this.. please oh please!!!!!!!! :)

[t does wool]

a lensbaby...wow!!! this is awesome!!How lucky .

[yellow pooky]

oh yeah! one, please.

[laura - dolcepics]

OOooo... I want one! I can't believe I haven't bought one yet!!!

[Jamie-o-e-o]

Oh, what a nice Christmas treat that would be!!

[Sabete]

This would be a terrific Christmas present ... for myself!!! LOL Thanks so much, SS!!

[Janel]

yes please. i could use this. :)

[cedarhil]

a slice of heaven indeed! so many of us will have our hopes up today, and all because of this! hope is a great thing

[JeanaMarie]

oh - they look like so much fun!

[Francine]

Wow, it would be so cool to win one of these!!

[hil]

please! i would really enjoy it!

[kristen]

oh my! i've coveted a lensbaby for EVAH and it would certainly be very cool to win. crossing my fingers (like everyone else...)

[jenney]

Oooh...I'd love to have a little shopping spree for Christmas!

[Puna]

I love all the things I learn here. This lens is amazing! Thank you for the opportunity to win.

I "met" Marcie Scudder on your site and I'm featuring her work today...because I love it so much,

http://lifesignatures.wordpress.com/2008/12/12/marcie-scudder-photography/

[Susanne]

Wow, I would love one of these! Happy holidays everyone!

[kayla]

pool sound delicious!!!

[ellen]

i could only be so lucky!

[Candy cook]

Wow, this is awesome.

[annie]

I have wanted to try a Lensbaby for so long! Here's hoping...

[Kizz]

Oh, I wish I already had one for the shoot I'm doing tomorrow. So much fun!

[alice]

Oh my gosh I am so excited about finding out about these! Such a great idea and I love the effect it has!

Thank you for diong all these giveaways!

[cindy k]

is it christmas already ;)? thanks for the generous giveaway. hope i'm lucky.

[MelodyA.]

Would really love to play with one of those.

[Myra]

I've always wanted one of these. Such a great giveaway!

[Jessica G]

I wanted one of these since I first saw some shots from one awhile back. What a wonderful surprise to come upon your site and have this be the first post I read!

[canadacole]

Oh Baby! Pick me! Pick Me! I'll take very good care of a little lensbaby!

Thank you ladies, this an amazing giveaway!

[shelli]

I'm salivating.

[nicole]

These lensbabies look amazing and super fun! Thanks so much for your giveaway. Fingers crossed.

[Shell]

Wow. Lensbabies have always fascinated me, I'd love the chance to try one out.

[Kath]

Have you guys peeked at my Christmas List? Because you seem to be giving away all the things on my list!! I would love a lensbaby!

[Jean M Fogle]

Lensbaby lensbaby
Lend me your eye
Lensbaby lensbaby
let me have a try

[Monica]

What a fun, fun giveaway! I've been dying to play with one of these!

[Colleen Moses]

I'm just imagining all the fun I could have with a Lensbaby. It's got my creative juices flowing already just reading about it. I've always yearned for one of thoses babys! No pun intended :) ColleenM

[Heather P]

meeeeeeed. pleeeeeease!