Monthly Featured Photographer - April 2014

Aloha Doll world! My forum and Cover doll name is Alottahope. I am now almost 4 months into doll ownership. My PIB Bathing Beauty is named Grace. She has become my muse. I had no idea that owning a doll was going to spark such creativity. We've had a lot of fun playing and setting up photo shoots.

When I started taking pictures of Grace, I would set her up and start firing off the shutter without really much thought. Then I'd pick thru the huge file of photos to see which ones looked good. Then I would post them on the forum.

At the same time, I was looking at other dolls in all the different galleries. I started to really get inspired by a few of the photographers works and saw what I was lacking. Basically it comes down to content. I love a picture that tells a story. Grant it, not all photos here tell a story but, given the opportunity it is a lot of fun to create these types of works! Sometimes the story can be just so simple. Like the way a dolls eye looks real or the way the light lays across her body.

I also like to show it all. Being able to pose Erotic arousing shots of Grace is really something that moves me. Plus I get to have fun with her after a good session!

My equipment is simple. I use a Canon Powershot SX20 IS.  I have incorporated some stage lighting. Par 56s with gels. I also have fired up the 3000 lumen video projector. This is fun because I have some motion loops that I can freeze for backgrounds. I will be doing more of this in shortly. I upload onto a MacBook Pro then limp my way through photoshop. Here is where the most improvement is needed. I've been getting better at making things like ropes and stands disappear. Every photo session is a learning experience. So much to learn but so far it has been Alotta fun!

- Alottahope