Small Scale Fabricated Photography, Toy Photography History, Art Creation Musings
My photography isn't about nostalgia, it's about telling stories, although it is nostalgia for some toy photographers. I see toys as a way of forming connections, because I think, most of us, if presented with toys of our childhood, would feel that nostalgia, that wonder. And no matter if you still choose to bring toys into your adult life, they will always hold a special place in your heart because of how they formed you through childhood.
Tastemade has truly found itself in the world of miniatures. We've talked about their mini cooking and constuction, and recently they've posted a mini interior design video. While the mini moment seems to have settled a little, Tastemade knows that the internet is very much in love with miniatures, and they're basking in the views.... Continue Reading →
Some of you lovely people found my blog searching for what kind of figures were used in the movie Welcome to Marwen. But to yours, and my disappointment, I didn't have any info about that topic here at all. So, today I'm fixing that!
What a year 2018 has been. I thought about not posting a reflection this year, for the first time ever, but I think it's been a good practice to truly focus on how I've grown in my art, online presence, etc.
Today I went to Regal theater down the road on my own. I'm loyal to Regal because they got me to sign up for a rewards card at the mall in middle school, and for some reason that makes me like them. I went on my own because no one else wanted to go. I could have easily dragged my boyfriend along this evening, but I decided to spare him and have popcorn for lunch while he was at work. The man at the ticket counter had to have me repeat the name of the movie. I got into the theater at 1:17, 7 minutes past showtime. The previews were rolling and I was the only one in the room. The movie started at 1:29 and it was still just me.
I really have nothing of depth to say here, just wanted you all to join in on the cuteness.
Check out my recent post on toyphotographers.com, where myself and 3 others share our experiences with Aphantasia.
And while there's so much more I can talk about in this scale, I'm here to talk about the magic of Lundy. I don't own any, but I've often admired it, and for some reason it just feels so genuine and pure. Lundy is a Swedish company, so just think Ikea, but tiny.