Tag: diorama

Podcast Episode: How Toy Photography has Changed Over Time: 1898 to Present Day

Tourmaline ., The barn went swirling up in little red pieces against the sky and the stars moved backward., 2017

The evolution of toy photography, originating in 1898, reflects broader artistic trends from early hoaxes to contemporary Instagram culture. Initially used to create convincing illusions, toys became vehicles for exploring surrealism, democratized by Kodak, and later served as means for critical commentary in conceptual art. Nostalgia drives today's toy photography scene, raising questions about future generations' interpretations.

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Liking Things Might Make Me Uncool

Never losing interest, but maybe losing sight. Never disowning, but always distancing. My tumultuous journey with toys and miniatures as I worried about the perception of others in my school days.

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Creating Diagnostic Codes: A Photographer’s Story

I bought a light table off amazon and have been telling myself and others that this will be what's been missing in this series. A delusional though? Maybe. But there has to be some of those to make precisely what's in my head come to life. Wish me luck. And call me out if I don't have an update for you here in one weeks time!

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A Favorite Photograph

Looking at the trends of the Lenscratch Favorite Photograph Exhibition and forming a new call for a yearly toy photography exhibition.

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My Favorite Photos of 2021

I sent in a photo this year to Lenscratch's Favorite Photos exhibition. I chose a recent image I'd made, which tends to be how my favorites go .

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Clinging to Childhood

A representation of clinging to childhood. A figure reaches up to an oversize horse. A hand reaches down to grab the horse and take it away.

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Octopus as Strength

The leaves below her feet part for her. There's a galaxy in the Octopus's eye, a symbol of what's to come, what will open up.

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How I Compose a Photo

Here's a complete walk-through of how I composed this single photo, which may give you some insight into my process overall.

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