10 Find your spark
James Artaius uses a Lensbaby Spark for great in‑camera
According to James, “Lensbaby lenses are an acquired taste. Often dismissed as gimmicks, they’re not everybody’s cup of tea. But using the Lensbaby Spark 2.0 affords some of the most fun you can have with your camera. This is thanks in no small part to the tactile way in which you use the lens, squishing and contorting the accordion-like bellows with your fingers to find focus and move your sweet spot around the composition.
“Because it produces such a distinct, creative and completely in-camera effect, the Spark is a powerful tool for your kitbag. If you want to capture a striking portrait or add a dash more flavour to an otherwise formal affair like a wedding, slap on the Spark with the Sweet 50 optic, and get squeezing.”