Follow up on taking on-the-ground shots
Now that I’ve figured out how to take on the ground shots without lying on the ground myself, I had to figure out how to stabilize the camera. I found a tripod that works for my process.
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What I’m working on
I’m a few weeks into a new Underfoot episode. Right now, I’m trying to get all of the dolls settled into the house, and then show them on their first morning. I expect at least a few more weeks of work before this episode is ready.
Unusual lighting for doll photographs: Using a disco ball to light a scene
One of the big advantages of photographing inanimate subjects is that you play around with all kinds of dim lighting.
Building rooms for dolls: A place for my 1/3 scale Dollmore Manuier doll
Creating an adventure with 1/3 scale dolls means dragging home much bigger pieces of materails.
Horses for dolls: Finding the right size horse for your 1/6 and 1/4 scale dolls
After spending a year absolutely obsessed with getting the right dog for each of my dolls (every doll *must* have a dog, according to my rules :)), I find that I have a new obsession; horses!
Suggesting Motion with Still Life: Photographing Dolls
One of the hardest parts of creating an action adventure with dolls is that they’re, by nature, immobile. And, often, somewhat difficult to pose. So, how do you get them to look like they’re moving?