Monday, September 12, 2011

The Return of the Doll Project

There was still so much I wanted to do with The Doll Project, so much I wanted to say, so many dolls I bought on eBay to photograph but never did.  There were so many photos I did take that just did not work out.  Maybe I was waiting until everything was perfect, waiting for the perfect camera, the perfect dolls, the perfect setup and lighting.  Eventually I decided to stop waiting and start taking pictures again.  Here are a few recent ones that I'd like to share.

The new photos show the issue of body image and eating disorders in a historical context.  I have a lot I'd like to say about it and I am thinking of what I will write about it.  Look for it in a future post.  Until then, here are my new photos.



Mia goes on her first diet in 1969 with the help of a book entitled "How To Lose Weight" and a mod container of yogurt.



Mia does not like what she sees in the mirror. She goes on her first diet in 1969 with the help of a book entitled "How To Lose Weight"



Unhappy with her looks, a redhead Dollikin doll looks to modeling sensation Twiggy for "thinspiration."



Unhappy with her looks, a redhead Dollikin doll looks to modeling sensation Twiggy for "thinspiration."



Unhappy with her looks, a redhead Dollikin doll looks to modeling sensation Twiggy for "thinspiration."


You can see more photos from The Doll Project on Flickr, and read about it here on my blog. I hope to shoot more photos for it again soon. Hopefully it won't take me as long this time.
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  1. TERI REES WANGSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Excellent!
    Have you yet to make them into a holiday card?

    There is a shop on etsy who does a whole Ken and Barbie stage set, and Christmas cards are the biggest sell.
    Very cheeky.
    Cheers!

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