Melanie Reeves, more commonly known as CarmMeldoll, posted a series of photos on Prego and it was difficult to choose a favorite. So I went, "eenie, meenie, miney, moe..." and this is the winner.
The original doll was said to be Sushi. Mel calls her NocTa. She has had a complete body repaint done by Paul Pham.
Her outfit is a mixture of pieces from Superfrock (jacket & shoes,) Avantguard (skirt,) and Joe Tai (bustier.)
Mel uses a light tent and takes pictures with her Nikon Coolpix L100 from several different angles. She edits down to the best ones.
Her suggestions regarding doll photography are as follows:
"Keep trying to improve on what you do...I am always trying to find ways to make my pictures better. I look at a lot of photography online, in magazines and in books, working to see what I can incorporate into my own style and pictures. I think if you love your dolls, it will show in your pictures."
Mel usually posts on Prego and Sybeau Monde.
See more of Mel's photography here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11049780@N03/
Viva Mel!
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Paul was the one to name her NocTa, I believe. I remember when he painted her, she had that name before she sold. I could be wrong.
I have a love/hate relationship with this color palette. Orange never seems to agree with me. I ADORE it when someone with the skills to make it work, works it out and shows us all how it's done.
Great Post Terri!
Thanks Terri for the honor!! :)
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what a BEAUTIFUL SHOT!!!! BRAVA, Mel!!! Thanks for posting this, Terri.....
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