The present invention relates to a method of fabricating an array of optical lens elements, comprising: providing a first mold having a plurality of recesses; applying a first polymer liquid in said plurality of recesses; providing a first contact shaping substrate; contacting said first contact shaping substrate with said first polymer liquid in said plurality of recesses, wherein said contact between said first contact shaping substrate and said first polymer liquid results in a deformation of the contour configuration of said first polymer liquid facing away from said plurality of recesses; curing said first polymer liquid to form an array of optical lens elements.