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The earliest toy photo I’ve found so far

Bombardment of Matanzas, Edward H. Amet, 1898

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“Viewing the fine art photography of [Tourmaline .] is like falling down a rabbit hole into another dimension. The Jacksonville, Florida-based photographer constructs and photographs miniature dioramas of mysterious and whimsical worlds.” – WordPress Discover

“If you’re interested in the creative process, you will want to check out this blog by the super creative Tourmaline . She is an amazing resource for how-to videos, articles, books and movies that are sure to inspire  the toy photographer. Drop down her rabbit hole and see what you can discover about the creative process and how you can use toys to tell your own story.” – toyphotographers.com

“The miniature maestro” – Exclu Collective

“Unusual and Extraordinary. I’ve never seen any toy photos like this before.” – Jakarta Little Hobbies

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@staugartassoc miniature show 2 years ago. A miniature gallery with handmade clay frames of my miniature photography
You guys! I'm now on Patreon!! I'll be live streaming every time I work on images from prop creation and painting to photographing, posting detailed behind the scenes and process/photography info, answering questions and posting images there first before they're shared anywhere else! Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see there. Patreon.com/tourmalinenow link in bio.
Part 1. Paint everything bronze.

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Grey
November 18, 2016 5 Comments by Tourmaline . Photo Challenges

Grey

For the Pic and a Word Challenge #63… The sentiment Patrick expresses in his prompt post in regards to finding […]

Tiny
November 17, 2016 16 Comments by Tourmaline . Photo Challenges

Tiny

How could I not participate this week? For the Weekly Photo Challenge: Tiny. From my ‘Stills.’ An HO scale (2cm […]

How to Make Realistic Images of Toys and Miniatures
October 24, 2016 12 Comments by Tourmaline . How To

How to Make Realistic Images of Toys and Miniatures

A quick start guide to making images of miniature scenes. Whether with toys, model railroad sets, war gaming miniatures, you […]

Cabin
July 1, 2016 Leave a Comment by Tourmaline . Photo Challenges

Cabin

It’s still, quiet, a bit too quiet, warm. A foggy day at a cabin in the middle of the woods. […]

Edward Hopper Inspired Spaces
June 15, 2016 6 Comments by Tourmaline . New Photography

Edward Hopper Inspired Spaces

I hope to photograph this set more soon, maybe with figures and/or furniture. And by ‘Edward Hopper Inspired’ I mean […]

TG Friday – Yellow + Field
June 3, 2016 1 Comment by Tourmaline . Photo Challenges

TG Friday – Yellow + Field

In response to the Writing & Photo Prompt Generator Yellow + Field. Join in with your own topicgenerator responses as I […]

TG Friday – Unnerving + Woodland A.K.A. Stairs (4)
May 27, 2016 1 Comment by Tourmaline . Photo Challenges

TG Friday – Unnerving + Woodland A.K.A. Stairs (4)

In response to the Creepy topicgenerator Unneerving + Woodland. How fitting. Join in with your own topicgenerator responses as I […]

Stairs (3)
May 26, 2016 1 Comment by Tourmaline . New Photography

Stairs (3)

Countless steps found in the forest.

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