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Lensbaby Lenses featured in this video tutorial:
Velvet 85 & Velvet 56

Creative Photography with Lensbaby

Experiment… take risks… break the rules… make mistakes… have fun… and capture striking photos with Lensbaby.

$39.95

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Instant streaming access for 1 year — dive in anytime, anywhere, and learn at your own pace without pressure.
10 expertly crafted teaching videos that guide you through using Lensbaby Velvet Lenses to unlock your creative potential and develop a unique photographic style.
Over 55 minutes of immersive content filled with clear, step-by-step explanations, inspiring examples, practical workflow tips, and eye-opening case studies.
Workshop-style lessons filmed on location by seasoned pros who share their personal strategies for capturing breathtaking, impressionistic nature photos with creativity and confidence.
Real-world case studies spotlighting diverse subjects like:
- Hummingbirds in flight — learn to master motion and selective focus for dynamic wildlife images
- Playing with bokeh — creatively manipulate background blur to add mood and depth
- Artistic landscapes — combine softness and sharp detail for captivating scenes
- Leaf cutter ants — get close and tell nature’s small-scale stories with an artistic twist
- Plus many more inspiring shoots that encourage out-of-the-box thinking
Creative problem-solving techniques to help you overcome tricky lighting, weather conditions, and wildlife behavior — empowering you to capture stunning images no matter the challenges nature presents.
Non-technical, approachable teaching style that makes it easy for photographers at all skill levels to experiment and create without feeling overwhelmed.
Creative exercises and challenges, encouraging you to embrace unpredictability, develop your unique vision, and produce images that truly stand out in your portfolio.

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What You’ll Learn

In this creative nature photography tutorial with Lensbaby Velvet Lenses, you’ll uncover the tools, techniques, and mindset shifts that allow you to transform everyday outdoor scenes into compelling works of art. With practical, non-technical lessons taught by experienced nature photographers, you’ll:

Develop a signature creative style – Move beyond standard photography rules and create nature images that reflect your unique perspective. Learn how to combine the ethereal glow of Lensbaby Velvet Lenses with intentional composition and subject choice to make your work instantly recognizable.
Capture emotion-driven, atmospheric images – Master the Velvet Lenses’ ability to add depth, softness, and texture that evoke mood and feeling. You’ll discover how subtle adjustments in aperture, focal length, and subject distance can dramatically change the emotional impact of your photos.
Turn unpredictable nature into an ally – Instead of waiting for “perfect” conditions, learn to work creatively with what’s available. From fog and rain to intense sunlight and fleeting wildlife activity, you’ll see how to transform challenges into opportunities for striking, one-of-a-kind images.
Gain adaptability and creative problem-solving skills – Build the confidence to adjust your approach on the fly. You’ll learn the same decision-making process pros use to quickly refine camera settings, reframe compositions, and modify techniques to suit rapidly changing environments.
Think outside the box to create visual impact – Go beyond the obvious shot. Explore unusual perspectives, embrace motion blur, experiment with depth of field, and play with the Velvet Lenses’ soft-focus effects to produce images that feel fresh and unexpected.

If you’re ready to break free from the ordinary and embrace a more creative, more personal approach to nature photography, this tutorial will be your guide. Join now and begin your journey to creating nature photos that are uniquely and unmistakably yours.

Is this Creative Nature Photography tutorial for me?

This tutorial is for you if:

You have some knowledge of exposure, focus, and high-speed bracketing.
You want to learn to be creative with your camera’s aperture & shutter setting for nature photography.
You want to learn how to use aperture-bracketing on your camera to create dreamy effects with Lensbaby Velvet Lenses.
You want to capture artistic, awe-inspiring macro photos with your Lensbaby macro lenses.

This tutorial might not be the right fit if:

You are a beginner landscape photographer. If you don’t know how to use your camera in manual mode, you may want to find out more before you start this course.
You want to learn the basics of camera settings, including exposure and focus.
You want in-depth explanations of how and where to focus. In this telephoto lens tutorial, we assume you know how to use your camera’s focus settings.
You want a cookie-cutter approach to capturing wildlife and nature photography.

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I have tried many hyperfocal distance tutorials, but none explained so well as you did in The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course. Thanks again for your help!

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Stephanie

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About Creative Photography with Lensbaby tutorial

Discover the art of creative nature photography with our Lensbaby Velvet Lenses tutorial—designed to help you break free from conventional shots and develop a unique, artistic vision. Through engaging, on-location lessons and inspiring case studies, you’ll learn how to harness light, weather, and wildlife behavior to create mood-filled, impressionistic images that stand out. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this accessible, non-technical course empowers you to transform ordinary scenes into captivating works of art.

Here are some of the key concepts covered in this creative photography tutorial: