Small Scale Fabricated Photography, Toy Photography History, Art Creation Musings
After more than three years away from regular creating, I’m slowly finding my way back to miniature photography. The return feels uncertain but hopeful, filled with questions, curiosity, and joy in the process. With support, small steps, and playful outings with my figures, I’m rediscovering what it means to create with intention, wonder, and heart.
This previously unpublished post by Tourmaline explores toy photography's origins and significance, reflecting a deep personal connection to the genre. It chronicles the early instances of toy photography, including its ties to history, and discusses the evolution of amateur photography through the Kodak Brownie, emphasizing the art of storytelling with miniatures.
the links provided at the end of this post, but additionally, I'd like to feature some new ones here from time to time. So let's begin -
In trying to find the earliest toy photograph, I came accross the amazing work of these two. Their work can't be part of my early toy photography search as I've already found a couple that predate these, but it certainly is something to be noted nevertheless. Horst P. Horst (1906-1999) “I don’t think photography has... Continue Reading →
I research and write about toy photography and related subjects
2013, A Look Back #toyphotography
On the heels of my 'Own What You Do' post, it only seems appropriate to talk about my bonds formed with photo props (in this case toys). Each of my pieces is in some way a self portrait, feelings vomited onto the page (or maybe the camera sensor, the miniature scene, however you want to... Continue Reading →
Over the years my creative process has changed. As of late, I've been focusing on longer form photo series, as well as life outside of my artistic practice. And as I consider where I want my art to go from here, I'm reminded of pieces I've created in the past. Lately I've been enamored by... Continue Reading →