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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

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Miniatures and the Uncanny Valley
2 weeks ago 3 Comments by Tourmaline . Words

Miniatures and the Uncanny Valley

“Miniatures get a bad rap, in part because of the uncanny valley, a term typically used to describe the hair-raising feeling […]

Lenscratch Favorite Image of 2020 Show
2 weeks ago 7 Comments by Tourmaline . Exhibitions

Lenscratch Favorite Image of 2020 Show

Happy New Year! Did you celebrate?

A Doll’s House, Style Magazine, January 2004
2 months ago 5 Comments by Tourmaline . Toy Industry News

A Doll’s House, Style Magazine, January 2004

A dollhouse article I clipped from Style Magazine when I was 12 years old and still have to this day. […]

A Timeline of the History of Miniatures: From Ritual and Religious Object to Plaything and Collectible Toys or ritual votives? "Split-twig figurines" from the Archaic Period of southwest North America.
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Tourmaline . Words

A Timeline of the History of Miniatures: From Ritual and Religious Object to Plaything and Collectible

Originally posted on Tourmaline .:
Miniatures have taken the world by storm. And why wouldn’t they? The internet allows the spread…

The Standout Dollhouses of 2020 – so far Disclosure, Kehlani, Syd - Birthday music video
September 6, 2020 2 Comments by Tourmaline . Words

The Standout Dollhouses of 2020 – so far

Click the names to find out more and comment below what you think should be on this list! I’ll reblog […]

My Toy Photos that Didn’t Fool the World
May 30, 2020 4 Comments by Tourmaline . New Photography

My Toy Photos that Didn’t Fool the World

“Never have I found the limits of the photographic potential. Every horizon, upon being reached, reveals another beckoning in the […]

Small Scale Documentaries & Reality Shows You Should Watch
May 25, 2020 7 Comments by Tourmaline . New Photography

Small Scale Documentaries & Reality Shows You Should Watch

Miniature and toy documentaries and reality shows you should definitely check out, listed by streaming service. Vimeo 1. A Pathway […]

The Staged Photos that Fooled Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the World, for Nearly 70 years
May 18, 2020 7 Comments by Tourmaline . The History of Toy Photography

The Staged Photos that Fooled Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the World, for Nearly 70 years

“The series of incidents set forth in this little volume represent either the most elaborate and ingenious hoax ever played […]

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