Comments on: Photo Tips: Backdrops

By: CutePolarBear

CutePolarBear — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:25:14 +0000

Thanks for the advice. The background of a photo may be an important aspect, too. Sometimes I like to take a picture of a scene, such as the dolls in their room. In this type of situation, the busy background is important. In the case of a doll in a bedroom, a “big picture” view is necessary. If you’re taking pictures for a photoshoot, though, I’d say it’s best to have a less busy background.

CutePolarBear

By: American Girl Doll Artist

American Girl Doll Artist — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:47:36 +0000

In reply to ILoveAGDolls. Try using a posterboard to bounce the light into her eyes. Hope this helps!

By: ILoveAGDolls

ILoveAGDolls — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:18:06 +0000

Do you have any tips for taking photos of dark-eyed dolls. (Like brown, hazel and even dark-blue) in my photos they all look like they have no eyes! I have no problem with light-blue and grey eyes. It’s just the dark ones.

By: American Girl Doll Artist

American Girl Doll Artist — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 01:51:49 +0000

In reply to Rylee David. I use a window for the main light, and I use a reflector to bounce the light where I want. A posterboard works too.

By: Rylee David

Rylee David — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 01:41:21 +0000

These pictures are gorgeous! I just love the backgrounds you use. You are a very talented photographer.^-^
What do you use for the lighting in your photos?
~Ry

By: Nonna

Nonna — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:16:24 +0000

I love your tips! Have you thought about doing some light studies and sharing the results? I use to use a desk lamp (think Pixar) for great lightening but they’ve changed the entire worlds light bulbs since then! I agree that natural lighting is best put sometimes, completely unpractical. I’m wondering what else might be done…(thanks for another great post)

By: American Girl Doll Artist

American Girl Doll Artist — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:51:07 +0000

In reply to Christian Homeschooler. I mostly just use natural light, so no, i don't use the flash.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:19:23 +0000

Never knew that!!!!!!!

By: Christian Homeschooler

Christian Homeschooler — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:51:03 +0000

Thanks for the tip! I have one questions. Do you use flash in your indoor pictures?