tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post7409875126149926467..comments2024-03-28T08:55:53.888-04:00Comments on Fashion Doll Stylist: Photo Finishapril_n_parishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-46006416790842946512019-12-09T18:20:39.708-05:002019-12-09T18:20:39.708-05:00Hi there, so sorry for the delay. I got so busy du...Hi there, so sorry for the delay. I got so busy during my last week in France, then I caught a terrible cold which put me out of commission for awhile.<br />To answer your question, I use a dedicated digital camera (Nikon Coolpix) because a dedicated camera gives you many more options (light & color balance, zoom, etc) than an iPhone. I've heard of using clear string (or fishing wire) to help dolls appear to stand on their own, though I've never used it.) I try to stand the dolls on their own whenever possible or...I lay the dolls down against the backdrop which gives me the ability to spread out things like fringe or hair as if the doll is in a controlled wind machine. I also use a translucent box with a white piece of board curved from edge to edge. The box allows me to lean the doll inside and then stand the box up. I move the box around the house to get the best possible light. You could use the doll stand under her clothes so long as she's wearing something long enough to cover the stand! april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-46110904625970963292019-11-26T14:59:36.014-05:002019-11-26T14:59:36.014-05:00What phone do you use for some of the photos? I...What phone do you use for some of the photos? I'm assuming an iphone. And would tying clear string from dolls waist help them appear to stand on their own without use of a doll stand? Thank you in advance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-38471787630304017712017-12-26T15:33:00.801-05:002017-12-26T15:33:00.801-05:00Olla wrote: I have read the entire entry and I am ...Olla wrote: I have read the entire entry and I am very happy with the tips! These are really valuable tips that will make photos more professional!<br />Best wishes!<br /><br />Oh Olla...you take such beautiful photos!!! Thank you for the compliment, but personally, I simple love the way you photograph your dolls for your blog! Big hugs.april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-29399715827756759182017-12-26T09:25:06.899-05:002017-12-26T09:25:06.899-05:00Przeczytałam cały wpis i jestem bardzo zadowolona ...Przeczytałam cały wpis i jestem bardzo zadowolona ze wskazówek! To są naprawdę cenne porady, które uczynią zdjęcia bardziej profesjonalnymi! <br />Pozdrawiam bardzo serdecznie!olla123https://www.blogger.com/profile/16854108748309233432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-78264381223368759562017-12-25T15:24:47.305-05:002017-12-25T15:24:47.305-05:00You're welcome Kamelia. Glad you enjoyed this ...You're welcome Kamelia. Glad you enjoyed this post and hope it helps!april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-80491955425314715372017-12-25T15:23:51.964-05:002017-12-25T15:23:51.964-05:00You are more than welcome, Urszula. Thank you for ...You are more than welcome, Urszula. Thank you for stopping by.april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-58673943114800192382017-12-25T15:23:15.522-05:002017-12-25T15:23:15.522-05:00Thnak you Dlubaniny. Just don't forget to....h...Thnak you Dlubaniny. Just don't forget to....have fun!april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-25718225569057736122017-12-25T15:22:37.758-05:002017-12-25T15:22:37.758-05:00You are more than welcome Millicent. And yes, it i...You are more than welcome Millicent. And yes, it is always a challenge to take good doll photos. For me, the key is to look at your work critically and hold it to the same standard you would if taking pix of humans! That's why looking at the works of established pro photographers is a help!april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-44675748381731068762017-12-25T15:20:33.567-05:002017-12-25T15:20:33.567-05:00Hi Chris. Today's new technology (smart phones...Hi Chris. Today's new technology (smart phones and tablets, have pretty good cameras. The trick is to find good photo apps for photo editing. On my iPhone, I have Photoshop Express. It's improved over the years and does a few basic functions. Then I bought Enlight, which I love especially for special effects. If you are looking for a free photo imaging app, I've heard good things about PIXLR which has a free online editing service. You upload your photos and edit them online. Anyway, hope that helps!april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-9905522406488927972017-12-25T14:57:33.263-05:002017-12-25T14:57:33.263-05:00Thank you BlackKitty. I assumed most of the blogge...Thank you BlackKitty. I assumed most of the bloggers would know a lot of these tips, but there are collectors out there still struggling to take good pictures. So this post was to help them. Happy Holidays!april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-86296793292310517922017-12-21T06:21:02.403-05:002017-12-21T06:21:02.403-05:00Many useful tips. Thank you very much! :)Many useful tips. Thank you very much! :)Kameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612429999172816358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-53093970747262852912017-12-20T02:56:59.941-05:002017-12-20T02:56:59.941-05:00Great <3 Thank you for all the tips <3 <3...Great <3 Thank you for all the tips <3 <3 Urszula Cz.Nardellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533183621147144342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-18009217459809608292017-12-19T15:19:53.301-05:002017-12-19T15:19:53.301-05:00A brilliant article. I will certainly follow your ...A brilliant article. I will certainly follow your instructions. Thanks!dlubaninylalkowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450949895294539248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-35639717523810662542017-12-19T06:21:46.775-05:002017-12-19T06:21:46.775-05:00Great article! These tips are very useful. It'...Great article! These tips are very useful. It's a challenge to take really good photos of the dolls, but it's so much fun! I'm working on a photo story, so I absolutely can use your pointers, thanks for sharing :-)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-771514187176980072017-12-19T05:08:59.651-05:002017-12-19T05:08:59.651-05:00Excellent tutorial! I have been trying to improve...Excellent tutorial! I have been trying to improve my doll photos and this will help tremendously. Right now all my pics are taken on my iPad. I've been debating about getting either Photshop or a camera, think I may start with Photoshop. Thanks for sharing, April.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127107405895180515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-45945440513022929782017-12-19T02:26:19.952-05:002017-12-19T02:26:19.952-05:00Great tips! Granted, I knew most of them but I lov...Great tips! Granted, I knew most of them but I love how you tweaked them specifically for dolls.BlackKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014093330317682849noreply@blogger.com