Ode to my Blessed Dollybox
I've read about the importance of taking good photos so often, but try as I might I was never able to get the lighting right with my dolls. There were always shadows and the lighting seemed cold. So I finally made a lightbox (you can find the tutorial I used here) and figured out how to use the white balance on my camera (my dad got it for me in Japan, oh maybe six years ago?) Let's just say I'm a bit of a techno-phobe and every little step I take I have to drag myself kicking and screaming...But I'm soooo happy I did because my most recent photos are so much better, my dolls' vanity has finally been satisfied and they no longer call out my name in accusing tones at night, demanding I do them justice. So forgive me if I go a little overboard with the pictures in this post...
This is Imogen. She has one of the quasi-historical I mentioned in my last post: Victorian avec bustle! But here is my question to you all, an informal poll if you will; I made her a little headband with antlers, but I wonder if it makes her look too busy, as her hair is already quite large. It would be removable, but maybe it's overkill?
Here she is in her fancy-pants dress:
And from the side, because her bustle must be viewed in all its bum-you-could-balance-a-teacup-on glory:
And from the back because I'm rawther pleased with her train (ever read Eloise? One of my faves... Nanny is always rawther this and rawther that):
Hmm - not sure if you can really see it that pic, but her underskirt does have a train...
Here is her bustle closeup:
And her pantaloons:
Imogen will go in the shop on Thursday.
I also took these pictures of Delphine (who is in the shop now.)
And these ones of Cosette, who's going in the shop momentarily...
(Cosette has my first handmade pair of eyes!)
Whew! I'm all lightboxed out for now. I'd love to know what you think about Imogen...antlers oui ou non?
These are fabulous!! I love Imogen especially!! I hear you about the lighting issues. I always have that problem..pain in the tush. Hope you're all moved in a doing ok :)
~Christine
Posted by: Du Buh Du Designs | April 30, 2008 at 12:26 PM
I love the antelors! But am sort of a more is great person! Great lighting!
Posted by: michelle | April 30, 2008 at 02:14 PM
I am crazzzzy about the antlers. I really do like them. Great job on the photos, also.
Posted by: Susan | April 30, 2008 at 03:36 PM
The antlers are lovely. Your dolls are beautiful as ever. And my 2-yr-old is addicted to Eloise! - Netflix has a bunch of the films - although my older daughter likes the books of course.
Posted by: Prudence | April 30, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Imogen is to die or. The workmanship on the dress is spectacular. You have out done yourself.I personally love the antlers!
Posted by: Aimee | April 30, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Imogen is to die or. The workmanship on the dress is spectacular. You have out done yourself.I personally love the antlers!
Posted by: Aimee | April 30, 2008 at 07:00 PM
oh gosh. i just adore these. especially imogen. i am dying for one of your dolls but i want to wait until we move again and have a little more space.
i really like the anters but think i prefer imogen without them...
she is just sooooooo lovely!
Posted by: risa | May 01, 2008 at 09:09 AM
I ADORE Imogen's antlers! And her wee bustle is so cute! Wonderful work as usual!!!
Posted by: Ulla | May 01, 2008 at 12:54 PM
They are magic!!!!! Oh Miss Lovely, they are sooooo wonderful!! LOVE the antlers, I say keep em!! ;) xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | May 01, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Oh my god! They are beautiful! My, you have been busy!! I wish I had their clothes in life-size!!! :)
Posted by: Beth | May 08, 2008 at 10:13 AM
I love the quirky, slight dark presence your dolls have and the long, exagerated limbs. They are quite wonderful!
I do love Imogene in her antlers!
Posted by: Ellen | May 20, 2008 at 01:53 AM