P#30: Show Notes for Lensbaby Photography -- An Interview with Kathleen Clemons

Discover the Lensbaby and how to use this revolutionary lens -- as Kathleen Clemons reveals her best Lensbaby secrets

By Audri on December 16, 2008 12:00 PM | Permalink | Comments ()

Why is a Lensbaby so interesting? Because great photography is part skill, part vision and part equipment. If you want to take your photographs up a level, access to great tools certainly helps.

The Lensbaby is a favorite photography tool among many top photographers -- and the good news is that it isn't even expensive. The questions are: what exactly is it, where do you get one and how do you best use it? That's exactly what Kathleen Clemons reveals during her 7 Photography Questions interview.

Show Notes for 7 Photography Questions Interview With Kathleen Clemons

Topic: Lensbaby Photography
Host: Dr. Audri G. Lanford
Guest: Kathleen Clemons
Main Website: KathleenClemonsPhotography.com
Locations: Maine and Boone, NC

This episode of the "7 Photography Questions" Podcast is sponsored by Snapfish and www.SecretsofMasterPhotographers.com.

7 Biggest Lensbaby Questions for Kathleen Clemons

1. What is a Lensbaby? And can you describe the differences between the different Lensbaby models?

2. What is the single biggest mistake people make with Lensbabies? Also, what is the biggest myth and why is it untrue?

3. What settings and techniques do you recommend to start getting great results fast? What do you need to do differently when using a Lensbaby from other kinds of lenses?

4. With the Lensbaby 3G, do you typically use a tripod or do you handhold?

5. What kind of Lensbaby do you use for your photos and how can I achieve those fantastic colors like you do? Also, which Lensbaby add-ons and accessories are your favorites?

6. Can you share a few of your "secrets" for taking exceptional Lensbaby photographs?

7. Would you suggest one or two exercises our listeners can do to improve their ability to use Lensbabies to create the best photographs?

Photographer Bio

Kathleen Clemons is a professional photographer based out of New England, living right on the water off the coast of Maine. Kathleen is well known for her creative use of natural light in photography and her breathtaking compositions.

Kathleen started shooting photography in 2003 and, with a degree in education, and she now teaches with the same instructors she learned from. Kathleen leads three classes at the Perfect Picture School of Photography including Lensbaby Magic, Capturing the Beauty of Flowers, and The Art of Food Photography with Ron Goldman.

Kathleen's work is represented by FogStock, ChromaZone Images, The Jaynes Gallery, and Corbis. She was also named the Lensbaby Guru by the maker of the Lensbaby themselves.