Tag: macro

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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Sticky Orbs as Toy Photography Props

I made these as a kid and knew I wanted the experience of making of them again, and to also use them as photography props.

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Phone Pictures without Homes

I went through my phone's image gallery. I was anticipating the end of year posts you've seen here and trying to recall the year.

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Kitchen Surrealism

It's a Wednesday night and I have rice simmering on the stove. The timers set for 45 minutes. So, I mess with stuff in the kitchen.

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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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