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Golden in the Sun

3/7/2020

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For years I've been avoiding taking doll photos in the sun, thinking the contrast would be too great. But I really liked the last few Curiosity Shoppe photos with the sun shining in through the window, so I thought I'd try it again with another doll, and liked the results so much, that I thought I'd try it with Bianca in her gold Medieval gown, now that she has the veil attached....
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I didn't bother putting her own castle interior back up, and just shot in Kassia's castle, so her gown isn't exactly period appropriate, but I didn't care. It was just an exercise in taking more photos in the sun, and I love the results. They remind me of Waterhouse paintings....
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12 Comments
Donna
3/7/2020 03:10:38 pm

They are all beautiful, Martha! I especially like the ones where Bianca's veil is illuminated behind her. It glows like a halo around her.

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Martha
3/7/2020 03:41:36 pm

Thanks. The veil does look very nice. I didn't want it to be permanently attached to the cap, so it attaches with three hooks onto eyes sewn inside the cap.

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earthspirits
3/7/2020 03:32:12 pm

I love these - the lighting effect is exquisite (as is Bianca and the golden gown).

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Martha
3/7/2020 03:43:41 pm

Thank you. It's definitely very interesting lighting. I can't get over how well it worked. I expected all the light areas to be totally blown out, but I guess I'm getting better with Photoshop.

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Dorothy
3/7/2020 07:34:54 pm

She is just stunning. I think the last photo is my favorite.

I hope she gets to keep this outfit. It truly looks beautiful on her.

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Martha
3/8/2020 04:41:49 am

My favourites are the ones where she's sitting in the window as well.

I have no idea who will get which gown. I'll have to see who looks best in which. Plus Bianca, already has several other outfits of her own, and I was considering making her something Rococo. So we'll see. At least she can have it for now, as I wait for her friends to arrive.

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Lorraine
3/8/2020 08:17:51 am

Gorgeous! She looks like she is sitting for a royal portrait. I love the effect of the light shining through her veil.

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Martha
3/8/2020 08:51:30 am

Thanks. I used to avoid back lighting like the plague - especially from the sun - but I'm finding it can really add something special.

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Jay link
3/8/2020 05:09:53 pm

These are beautiful and such a treat today on this cloudy cold day here. I'd say you totally figured out that lighting to a masterful extent! Well done, Martha! Your photography skills are truly inspiring.

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Martha
3/9/2020 04:57:59 am

Thank you. Even when I've been taking doll photos for years, it's so nice to discover ways to take even better ones.

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Elaine M. Hoffman
3/18/2020 10:51:40 am

This golden gown in the sun reminds me of myself in 2005 on 23 July at our Renaissance Faire in Larkspur, Colorado. I got married to my sweetheart in a 16th Century English Tudor Ceremony outside. I had a gown similar to this in an Elizabethan style and my husband was in a ornate black and brown doublet and hat with a plume and black pants and boots. He looked very handsome. I was dressed in gold and ivory and I had a Juliet cap with a ivory chiffon veil in the back. I sewed ivory pearls onto my cap and the bodice and I also had capped slip sleeves and golden clasps to gather my ivory satin chemise blouse underneath. I was a glorious day for both of us. We will be celebrating our 15th Anniversary this year.

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Martha
3/19/2020 08:55:16 am

That sounds like a beautiful wedding. Happy 15th Anniversary!

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