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Welcome to the blog section of the Lensbaby Artistry website. Here you find news and reviews about Lensbaby products, software, and photography gear and some of Doug’s rants and raves.

Rainy Day Photography

Rainy Day Photography I’ve challenged myself to shoot every day in 2021. That’s right, I’ve got a 365 Project. But Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate with photographers. If you live in the north, you get snow. If you live in Florida, you get rain in the winter,...

Learning to See

Photographers see their world through a viewfinder or LCD monitor. But do they really make an effort to create images that show the beauty in their world, or are they merely attracted to all the bells and whistles on their digital cameras? In the old days, just about...

To Post Process or Not to Post Process

Photography is an art form. The ability to translate something that piques your curiosity into an image that conveys a message or tells a story to viewers comes with years of practice, knowing your equipment, and creativity. It also involves knowing what to do with...

Find the Arrow in the FedEx Logo

One year at Photoshop World, I had the pleasure of listening to Jay Maisel’s presentation. He talked about how he grabbed his camera and went shooting everyday. He told a story about what happened one day when he met with some friends. It went something like this:His...

History

Do you have any historical districts in the town in which you live? If so, you have the fodder for some wonderful photographs. Try a Google search for: “historical places near me.” You may be surprised at what you find. The following images were created at Manatee...

Graveyards

Graveyards are  somber reminders of our mortality. As Jim Morrison once said, “No one gets out of here alive.” But graveyards can be the source for wonderful photographs. Grave markers have interesting inscriptions and sometimes unusual names. You’ll also find statues...

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