Doll Photography #9

     Previous parts: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 

I was looking through my blog, and realized I had not continued this series in a while. Basically, it is photos that weren't included in photo shoots, or photos that couldn't be made into a long photo shoot. 

This time around all the photos in this post were taken for different photo shoots which I will include in the post. 

Let's begin: 

This is a photo of Gwinna. I like how her hair looks. 

It didn't end up getting into this photo shoot. 

But I do like how it looks like a portrait. 

This was taken for a yoga themed photo shoot. I tried to make her do a side-bridge like pose. 

I like how it turned out. 

I really like this photo of Elm, because of the angle. Though this photo unfortunately didn't get included in this photo shoot. 

I really like this photo it looks like she is meditating. 

I really like the close up of her clothes-- it allows me to see all the details of her shirt and skirt. 

I like this photo, but I do feel that the lighting is off. 

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-Quinley 

Magic is in the Air (A Lyrical Photo Shoot)

It's been a while since I did a lyrical photo shoot, so I thought I would do one with Emerson. Let's begin: 

 

Many aren't brave enough to believe in magic, 

I find it rather tragic, 

Because if you walk through life, 

Full of strife, 

You will never have a glimmer of hope lighting your way 

Instead you will have stress and worries leading you astray. 

I try to see the magic in the world around me, 

I believe there are fairies living in the old oak tree, 

And a mermaid who set a fisherman's boat free. 

I believe magic exists everywhere, 

And that it is in the very air. 

People just don't want to believe 

But unlike them, I will believe. 

I will believe in the unbelievable, 

I will believe in the unseeable. 

Believe in ghosts and the fay, 

In the vast array, 

of fantastical beasts. 

But in the very least, 

I will be strong enough to believe in... 

magic. 

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What's your favorite fantastical creature? (Emerson's favorite is of course a unicorn) 

And what is your favorite photo or verse from the lyrical photo shoot? 

-Quinley

April Showers, Bring May Flowers (A Photo Shoot)

Hello everyone, 

I thought I would do another Spring related photo shoot. 

As a reminder, you can still leave a caption on this round's What's Happening in This Picture. 

But, let's get started with the photo shoot:

It was fun to take a close up photo of her hands. 

I really like this photo. 

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Which photo is your favorite? And have you seen any flowers blooming recently? 

-Quinley 

 

What's Happening in This Picture #8 (+ Winning Caption)

Hello everyone, 

I am happy to announce the winner for this round's What's Happening in this Picture:  

Congratulations, Anonymous! You won this round, here is the caption: 

She is going to a garden party. She is excited as it is her first time out since the covid.

                                                         Now for the next photo to caption: 

What are Belle and the beast doing? What book is Belle reading? And where are they? 

Either leave a caption as to what they are saying, or write a description in the comments down below. 

-Quinley

Mustache Crown Award (Part two): The Hairstyle Tutorial

Here's the second part of the Mustache Crown award, which is the hairstyle tutorial. 

Also, as a reminder, you can still vote for your favorite caption here. 

But let's get started: 

Firstly, you need a doll with long hair. I am using Julie for this, because her hair is very long. But any 18 inch doll with the hair the length of Julie's would work too. 

And you also need a pony-tail holder of some kind. 

For Julie, one side of her hair is already braided, but if your doll's hair isn't braided on both sides braid it. 

Next, put the two braids together and then begin wrapping them as you would a normal braid (but instead with only the two braids of hair). Tie them off at the end with a pony tail holder. 

            Now that you're done, here is what the hairstyle looks like from the front and the side:

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What's your favorite hairstyle to wear or do on your dolls? 

-Quinley

The AG History Quiz Tag! + The Mustache Crown Award

I decided it would be fun to do a double tag post. 

For the first tag: I was nominated by Hailey at Hailey's Joyful Dolls, thank you so much Hailey! 

                                                               The logo: 

The Rules:

- Answer the questions given

- Come up with your own cool AG history themed questions for the people that you nominate!

- Tag 1-10 people

- Link back to the creator (me)

- Comment on the blogger's blog that you nominated to remind them that they were nominated!

- Ask 3-10 questions

                                      What is the name of Molly's best friend?

                                       Emily Bennett. 

                                    

                                        When did American Girl first start?

                                     I don't know the exact date, but I know they started in the 80s. 

                                    What is the name of this AG doll?

                             

(Image from Wiki fandom, https://americangirl.fandom.com/wiki/Lindsey_Bergman)

                                       Her first name is Lindsey. 

                                 What company first started American Girl?

                                  Pleasant Company. 

                                      My questions: 

     1. Who was the girl of the year of the year 2009? 

     2. Which AG doll is a stop motion animator? 

      3. Who were the three original American Girl Dolls? 

      4. When was Kaya released? 

      5. What year was Samantha re-released? 

      6. When did the historical line name get changed to Beforever? 

 

                                     I tag: 

                       BeyondNaturesMeadow 

                                  Brooklyn 

                   Blueberry With T-Rex Arms

For the second tag: I wasn't exactly nominated, but since Loren at Happy House of AG nominated anyone who had Saige I decided to do it. (Because I have Saige). The creator of the award is Annecy from Dreams for American Dolls . 

The logo: 

Rules:

• Whoever you nominate must post a hairstyle tutorial on their blog
• You must ask at least 5 questions
• You must keep the chain going, and if you are nominated, nominate someone else

I will post a hair style for dolls as the next thing I post. 

                                                       Favorite TV show?

That's so hard to pick one. I'm going to go with: Star Trek: Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager as two of my favorite shows. 

                                                       Favorite hairstyle?

I really like Tauriel and Legolas's hair styles from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit: 

(Images from LOTR Wiki, https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Legolas?file=Legolas_portrait_-_EmpireMag.jpg,  https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Tauriel?file=Tauriel_portrait_-_EmpireMag.jpg)

I think the way braids in those hairstyles are used is pretty cool. 

If American Girl made a homeschooled GOTY, would you buy her?

It depends on what type of homeschooler the doll is, as there are many types of homeschoolers in existence. AG would have be clear about what type of homeschooler the doll was and portray the type of homeschooler well. Also, how important to the character would being a homeschooler be? 

It just depends on how they do it. American Girl had a doll, Blaire, that was a blogger but they didn't really make her blog relatable to those who are actually bloggers. Her blog was way too professional. But then also had a doll, Z, that was a YouTuber and made AGSMs, and they got that right. So it solely depends on how it is done.  

What’s your favorite sleepover activity?

I've never actually been to a sleepover and probably won't anytime soon (due to the pandemic). But I think my favorite would probably be watching scary movies? 

Have you ever been to an American Girl store?

Yes, several times. 

My questions: 

1. What is your favorite classic novel? And why? 

2. What is your favorite American Girl Doll movie? 

3. If you could switch places with any AG character who would you switch places with? 

4. What is your favorite time period? 

5. Which of Felicity's outfits would you like to own in your size?

I nominate... 

Hailey 

Annabelle

Bailey 

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Would you buy an American Girl Doll who was a homeschooler? What is your favorite Sleepover activity? 

-Quinley 

Spring is On Its Way (a Photo Shoot)

Hello everyone, 

Here's a photo shoot for spring. (Ironically, I took these photos in winter.) 

As a reminder you can still leave captions on this round's What's Happening in This Picture. 😉 No one has left captions yet, but don't hesitate to be the first. 

Let's begin:

I really like the photo above. I may end up making it Ana's profile photo. 

I really like this close up. 

I like the angle of this photo. 

I really like this photo. 

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Which photo is your favorite? And are you excited for spring? 

-Quinley