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Hope's Party

11/24/2020

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A 'behind the scene's' look at Hope's birthday party....
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..and going through the prop boxes to choose some food and drinks for the party (in the pink box lid in front). The chips and popcorn are real, just broken down...
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Donna
11/24/2020 08:12:25 pm

Oh how I love your behind-the-scenes shots! Seeing the whole scene and then the finished photo gives a great illustration of how to crop a photo to get the effect you want.

There are so many useful ideas for storing props too. I'm beginning to think "organized" is one of your middle names!

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Martha
11/25/2020 04:35:09 am

Thanks. That's why I take the photos. The biggest tip with doll photography is to always shoot with the camera at the doll's eye level, or a little above if you want to see more of what they are doing.

Yup, my middle name can be 'organized' or 'details', or anything, since my Dad refused to give any of his kids a middle name.

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Cathryn
11/25/2020 12:06:25 am

I just love your "behind the scenes" pictures, too. There is so much to study and enjoy in these pictures, Martha. Did you make all the decorations and hats, too? Their dresses are so beautiful!

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Martha
11/25/2020 04:37:25 am

I'm glad you find them helpful. The banner hanging on the fireplace is from an Our Generation accessory set, but I made the little party hats. I keep them in the 'Party' box. The balloons are 'water bombs', and just the perfect size for dolls. I keep a bag of split & curled ribbons for tying balloons, so I don't have to make new ones every time.

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Jay
11/25/2020 10:28:36 am

I really love your behind the scenes photos too! They're so inspiring. Each of your photos is a feast for the eyes. I think one reason why I don't take many outdoor shots is because of that whole doll eye level thing. Put a doll on the ground, then I have to go on the ground! LOL!

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Martha
11/25/2020 12:06:11 pm

Yes, I sometimes think if it wasn't for taking doll photos I wouldn't get any exercise at all. LOL

I plan on getting a new camera soon (my current one is an 'antique' as far as digital camera age and ability goes) and it will have a swivel screen, so maybe I'll be able to take photos while still standing. But then, there's something to be said for getting down and taking a really good look at what one is taking a photo of, so I'll see.

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