Image courtesy of Henry Lohmeyer
Ladies and Gentleman, Sisters and Brothers, we are proud to announce a brand new photography project full of exploration, intrigue and visual delights. Brimming with creativity, community and fun, this is a project of great adventure where we send a lens off on a journey like no other. Yes, we said a lens.
Introducing The Sisterhood of the Traveling Lens.
It’s got a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
On this, the maiden voyage of the Traveling Lens project, we’re partnering up with none other than Lensbaby, the innovative folks behind the unique lenses we all love so much. Yay! In case you hadn’t heard Lensbaby has recently released a new mobile baby, the LM-10. Yes, mobile! As in, a sweet spot lens especially made to use with mobile cameras. Isn’t that awesome? We sure think so. Which is exactly why we wanted to take the new baby out for a spin. Or rather, we wanted YOU to.
You follow? Let us continue. If you’re interested in showing this lens around your hometown for a week, while using it to capture the moments of your daily life, all you’ve got to do is jump up and down, wave your arms, and shout out “pick me, pick me!” JK. We’ll save you from all that and just ask that you follow three simple steps.
First off, you’ll need to submit a few images to tell us you’re interested. Either shoot new images for your Instagram stream or sift through your archives and find images that capture the essence of travel, adventure or exploration. The visual interpretation of the theme is up to you. Be as creative as you’d like with the images you submit. Feel free to submit 1-10 images. Please note: We will take submissions from 9/17-9/22 through Instagram only.
Second, hashtag these images with the project hashtag #travelinglensproject AND add the city, state, country where you’re located. Your location is important for this project.
And lastly, give Lensbaby some love on Instagram by following them @seeinanewway. And if you don’t follow us already, please do, @shuttersisters. You’ll want to keep tabs on the Traveling Lens, right?
Three steps. Simple as that.
What happens then? From the submissions, we will select 30 participants that span the globe with the intention of giving this Traveling Lens the trip of a lifetime; all the while inspiring and delighting each of the 30 photographers along the way and showcasing and sharing the images they capture on the journey!
As for “the fine print”, you knew it was coming, right? There are a few details we need to mention. Please pop over The Sisterhood of the Traveling Lens project page, scroll down and take a peek before you summit your images.
Bon Voyage! We’ll see you on Instagram.
sounds like a fun project! can I participate if I am moving from TX to MD in 12 days?
Of course! : ) Just let us know in the comment of your entry that you’re moving from place to place. PS. How exciting!