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FossilFox Says: (Jun 29th 2009, 7:10PM)
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Welcome to Expozure. Sorry for the late welcome. Feel free to submit when ever you please. just read the rules and guidlines.
psychokittyboy Says: (Apr 20th 2009, 4:20AM)
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Thanks for the fav. Nice I'd quote by the way, rock on.
CrimsonInHumanBlood Says: (Apr 20th 2009, 1:44AM)
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*snort* i just realized your on Koi X3
AliceD Says: (Jan 3rd 2009, 1:56PM)
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Thank you for the watch! __
afterparty Says: (Nov 16th 2008, 3:00AM)
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You have a nice gallery.
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Name: Viggo
Age: 20
Location: San Francisco, CA
Profession: College Student

Likes: Lord of the Rings, Photography, Writing, Ren Faire, Archeology/Paleontology, Drawing, ABJDs
Dislikes: Spiders, Stupidity, Vegetables, Emos

Motto: There is no excuse for boredom.
Personal Quote: Still not king.

Pen names are masks that allow us to unmask ourselves. ~C. Astrid Weber

If you like my work please go buy some prints!
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Frequently Asked Questions posted Sep 14th 2009, 3:06PM
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General FAQ

What kind of camera do you use?
I own a Fujifilm Finepix S700. It is a bridge camera, one step above your generic compact camera and one step below a full SLR.
I borrow my father's Pentax K100D as often as possible.

Doll FAQ

Did you make those dolls?
No. I'm a photographer, not a sculptor.
I do make some of their clothing and accessories, however, as I have been sewing since I was 8 years old.

What Are They?
The dolls that you see photographs of in my gallery are Asian Ball-Jointed Dolls, or BJDs. They are made by various companies in Asia that ship around the world. The Dolls are made of polyurethane resin, a plastic-like material that is heavy and sturdy.

Some people refer to these types of dolls as 'Dollfies'. The term Dollfie is actually a brand name, given to the dolls by the Volks company, which has been making BJDs for over 30 years.

How big are they?
These dolls come in various sizes from 12-70cm. The dolls that I have photographed are 45 and 60cm.

Where do you get them?
I get my dolls through the California based retail company The Junky Spot. I use this company because I am also located in California, and so the shipping cost is cheapest. Another US based BJD retailer is Denver Doll. The dolls can also be purchased directly from the various manufacturing companies in Asia.

How much do they cost?
Anywhere from $100 to $1000. It depends on the company, size, facial sculpt and accessories you buy to go with your doll. These dolls come with nothing but the naked bodies, clothes and wigs are sold separately.

Why do you take pictures of dolls?
I like them. It's as simple as that.

Why don't you use human models?
I do sometimes. I just prefer dolls for the most part.

Doll photography is for people who are too lazy to use real models.
I couldn't disagree more. I have used both human models and dolls, and find them quite dissimilar. Of course, you get a similar effect in the finished product, but the technique and thought put into each piece is quite different. Remember, my dolls are 1/3 and 1/4 the size of a normal human, they have limited facial expression and movement. In order to make these dolls show life and emotion, you can't just point and click.

Doll Specifics

Llywellyn
Company: B&G (Boy & Girl Dolls)
Model: Sky
Wig: Lutz: DW-103 Light Brown
Eyes: B&G Acrylic (default)
Faceup: Default

Glorfindel
Company: Bobobie AKA Resin Soul
Model: Weylin
Wig: Monique Gold: JOJO
Eyes: Glib Very Violet
Faceup: Default
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