Document

This set documents the often misunderstood Blythe dolls. Are they creepy, cute, or both? The dolls can appear to be very human through expressions, styling, and motion. They can be mysterious or friendly. It's up to the viewer to decide how to interpret and interact with these quirky creatures.

People are often resistant to creative photography when it comes to dolls. Dolls can evoke and provoke just as much emotion as humans. There is no reason to avoid strange, beautiful, or controversial photography-- especially when Blythes are involved.

I have always found it difficult to photograph Blythes when the final products of my efforts are meant for people not accustomed to viewing the dolls. I am very protective of my Blythes, seeing as how I feel they are more than lifeless chunks of plastic. It's challenging to craft a method of allowing people to view Blythes without being biased by other less intimidating dolls, like Barbie or Cabbage Patch Kids. I feel a document is a successful way to go about this. This assignment allowed me to demonstrate not only the creative side of photography, but the personified aura of Blythes.