Do I Have To? by myautofocuslife

Do I Have To?

Getting Crazy Ed to pose with Wish wasn't easy. These are big, heavy, 60cm dolls. Besides, Wish wasn't terribly enthusiastic about the idea. But Wish was being Wish, and kind of resigned himself to the project. He's always been very accommodating. Crazy Ed, on the other hand, wanted to explore the possibilities. I told him I couldn't work with most of his suggestions. I didn't say they were offensive. I only said I wasn't that good a photographer. After all, I do everything by the autofocus function. He laughed. I don't think he believed me.

(I worry about my sanity sometimes. I suspect The Husband does, too. 8D )
I wonder now what some of Crazy Ed's suggestions were!! Beautiful.
November 22nd, 2011  
How many are there? Do they have a variety of outfits or just the button-downs? What's their hair made of? They are pretty wonderful.
November 22nd, 2011  
like the composition of this very much
November 22nd, 2011  
These dolls are really interesting, great shot of them....perfect pose and lighting.
November 22nd, 2011  
These dolls are so cool
November 22nd, 2011  
these shots are so awesome! this is really cool looking, great shot!
November 22nd, 2011  
wow these are so cute, like brotherly love, sweet.
November 22nd, 2011  
They are so expressive. Well done.
November 22nd, 2011  
Very nice pose! They are very expressing and the photo brings emotion
November 22nd, 2011  
This is so lovely... I love the emotion you've brought to the shot with the tones and lighting :)
November 22nd, 2011  
Beautiful, they're both gorgeous and the lighting is just lovely.
November 22nd, 2011  
Very pretty! The lights are perfect it brings out their expressions :D
November 22nd, 2011  
Excellent processing with you Livia.
November 22nd, 2011  
lol, excellent job on this photo
November 22nd, 2011  
Fabulous . . reminds me of "I am my brother's keeper!" Your lighting and color tones are always PERFECT! The faces on these dolls couldn't be more beautiful and expressive! :)
November 22nd, 2011  
nice one
November 22nd, 2011  
very cool, i love the colour tones
November 22nd, 2011  
Beautiful job.
November 22nd, 2011  
Beautiful pose! I hope you can bring some of crazy ed's ideas to life
November 22nd, 2011  
I love this pictures, pose, light and composition everything. :))
November 22nd, 2011  
P.S. They are cuuuuuute
November 22nd, 2011  
Love yoy doll pic They have so much caracter. Did you ever consider to do a photo story ( suchs as a comic ) with the dolls ?
November 22nd, 2011  
Crazy Ed sounds like he has quite the artistic temperament. You did well talking him down and setting up this shot.
November 22nd, 2011  
Your story goes with the photo so well. Very Interesting! You are probably right to not take his suggestions!
November 22nd, 2011  
Wow, these dolls are so amazingly life like! Funny story too. Crazy is good. Sane is boring.
November 22nd, 2011  
This is great!
November 23rd, 2011  
A big, wet, sloppy "THANK YOU!" to everyone who has taken the time to visit! I appreciate all your comments and support. Thank you so much!

@MonicaE: I have 5 BJD boys. (Actually, 5 heads and 2 bodies. They are switchable.) There are all kinds of BJD outfits out there. But I'm not into costumes and such, so my boys' have a pretty "normal" wardrobe of shirts and pants. I did buy them a kimono and a couple of rock star-type outfits though. Heh. The hair can be (faux) fur or synthetic fiber. It's a wig, and easily changed. I'm always changing their hair, eyes and outfit. You can google "BJD" for more information. There are lots of sites on these dolls.

@Pyrrhula: I've done that before. *red-faced*

Again, I want to thank everyone for taking the time! Thank you!
November 23rd, 2011  
Wow, their faces are so real!
November 23rd, 2011  
Cool shot and really enjoy your narrative!
November 23rd, 2011  
I love your dolls, how they pose for you and the way you capture them! Do we ever grow up?
November 23rd, 2011  
LOL... great shot, hilarious commentary. These dolls are wonderful.
November 23rd, 2011  
Amy
I love this photo. FAV.
November 23rd, 2011  
Lovely composition and lighting, as always!
November 24th, 2011  
Those are beautiful dolls. And quite the story, too!
November 24th, 2011  
I had to google what BJD was. these are eerily dreamily realistic. Very cool photography subjects!
November 25th, 2011  
What a cool collection you have! I love the pictures of those dolls, different and beautiful!
November 25th, 2011  
This is seriously incredible work.
November 26th, 2011  
Great work.
November 26th, 2011  
Gorgeous!! ...and yeah, I'm with Ed. I don't believe you either! ;-)
December 6th, 2011  
May I ask what you use these dolls for?
December 11th, 2011  
awwww ...so sweet.
January 4th, 2012  
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