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STAND June - July 2021

Cover Photo: Jordan Duvall by Integrity Toys, repaint by Noel Cruz photographer: Wil Herold All images are owned by their respective photographers and all images are provided with permission. Credit is given on each image according to what is provided by contributor. STAND is not responsible for incorrect information.


// from the Editors Dorothy Drake Editor-In-Chief

Deborah Hood Co-Editor

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Going for the GOLD What does that mean? Is it training hard for a goal, exploring the countryside, relaxing by the pool, experiencing other cultures, or dressing up and enjoying some night life? We all dream of victories ... thoughts of what lies ahead, reliving the past, or even taking in the view from our couch. In this issue, exceptional photographers caught some amazing moments. The bar continues be raised as doll makers excel and doll costumers create magic - while talented photographers awe us with extraordinary views through their lenses. I hope you will enjoy our view of ... going for the gold and golden moments.

Announcement: This is issue is my 21st issue as editor of the STAND. The very talented Sharon Wright started the magazine and handed it off to me for issue 9. During the past 5 years it has been a privilge to illustrate how the industry has evolved - with stunning results.

It is my honor and pleasure to pass the torch for issue 30 and beyond to Deborah Hood. Her talent as a photographer is evident in every issue. Her help as a co-editor, priceless. Her friendship, never to be forgotten. The magazine and you are in the very best of hands under her leadership. Dream on ...

Dorothy

Submission Guidelines The STAND is published February, April, June, August, October, & December yearly on

the 15th of that month.

Contributers: Submit your photos to editor@thestandmag.com for consideration at any time. You will be contacted by the editor for photos that may be used in an issue. Show Reports: Submit within 60 days of the event taking place. The report is limited to 1000 words supported by as many high quality (300dpi) pictures as you would like to send. The editor will contact you with any additional instructions should the report be considered for publication. Sponsors: Contact editor@thestandmag.com for rates and scheduling. All images are owned by their respective photographers and all images are provided with permission. Credit is given on each image according to what is provided by contributor. STAND is not responsible for incorrect information.



doll: Takara Blythe custom by GBaby photographer: Pure Embers

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doll: EslynsDolls photographer: doll:Mary AjumabyLumina photographer: Lianephotoartitude_dolls Laughlin


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doll: Pullip MilkbyLatte by Groove photographer: Silent Distraction Elizabeth aGattiDolls photographer: photoartitude_dolls

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doll: Beach Babe Poppy Parker by Integrity Toys, Reroot by Adrian Verdugo photographer: Tinyfrockshop


doll: Monogram Night Strike by Integrity Toys, Reroot by Adrian Verdugo photographer: Tinyfrockshop

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doll: Kingdom Doll Elixia photographer: Zain Mir


doll: Collette Duranger by Integrity Toys, repaint by Park photographer: Wil Herold

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doll: Granado Neptune photographer: Niebieski_Kot


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doll: Chuu’s head Bimong on BF body photographer: gorgana.ms


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doll: Nouveau Regime Tatyana Alexandrova Fashion Royalty by Integrity Toys photographer: Tattonka


doll: PeakWoods DLight photographer: Pure Embers

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doll: Sleek by Ficon Doll photographer: Deborah Hood


doll: Elixia by Kingdom Doll photographer: Zain Mir

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doll: Mary by EslynsDolls photographer: photoartitude_dolls


dolls: RelPuki PuPu and KaKa by Fairyland photographer: Liane Laughlin

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doll: Olga by Connie Lowe photographer: Deborah Hood

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doll: Kathleen by EslynsDolls photographer: photoartitude_dolls


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doll: Mary by EslynsDolls photographer: photoartitude_dolls


doll: Doll Zlata photographer: Natalia Loseva

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doll: Nicole by Imda Doll photographer: gorgona.ms

doll: Integrity Toys Eugenia Perrin Frost photographer: Ignacio Morales


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dolls: RoseGarden Rui photo story by: niebieski.kot


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dolls: RoseGarden Rui photo story by: niebieski.kot


doll: Kinsman Taylor by Kingdom Doll UK photographer: Deborah Hood

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doll: Puppy by Walloyamorring photographer: tigrenok_katiel

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dolls: SupiaDoll Hamin and GosenGarden Chocolate Cookie photographer: Niebieski_Kot

doll: Noxia Sybarite photographer: Liane Laughlin


doll: Pullip Milk Latte by Groove photographer: Silent Distraction

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doll: Pao by Boto Doll photographer: Deborah Hood


doll: Ardyn and Aya by Meadow Dolls photographer: Deborah Hood

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doll: Meli by Connie Lowe photographer: Deborah Hood


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doll: Venitu by Fifth Motif photographer: FranciscoDollPortraits


doll: Venitu by Fifth Motif photographer: FranciscoDollPortraits

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doll:Secret Garden Eugenia Perrin-Frost by Integrity Toys photographer: Tinyfrockshop


doll: Fame & Fortune Vanessa by Integrity Toysphotographer: Tinyfrockshop

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doll: Lam by Aquatalis photographer: Aquatalis


doll: Agnes Von Weiss by Integrity Toys, repaint by Park photographer: Wil Herold


dolls: Zaya by Natalia Loseva photographer: tigrenok_katiel


doll: Venitu by Fifth Motif photographer: FranciscoDollPortraits

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dolls: Jshua & Naomi by Satorial photographer: tigrenok_katiel

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Your BEST SHOT As part of an ongoing article series, STAND presents tips, tricks and best practices to help you “STAND out” in your photography. In this issue, let’s talk about traveling with your dolls and shooting "on location". This summer, travel is making a well-deserved comeback after a long hiatus. One of the things I enjoy in photographing my dolls is taking them "on location". Whenever I have a trip planned, whether for business or pleasure, I try to leverage the location to get shots I might not normally be able to get at home. It also makes traveling extra fun to have some "doll time" built in. Here are some things to consider when traveling with your dolls: • First, think about where you are going and what kind of shots you want to achieve...are you going to the beach? To a park? To a famous monument? To Disney? Once you know the location, everything else will be easier to sort. I tend to do as much research as I can about a destination before I leave. This also includes taking a look at the weather forecast....all those sunny beach scenes you want can be ruined by a tropical depression coming your way. Pay attention to sunrise and sunset times, too. • Next, think about what equipment will you need. Sometimes this maybe dictated by how you are trave-ling (by air vs. by car), so you may be limited by luggage restrictions or you may simply not want to haul around multiple lenses, lighting, etc. while you are on vacation. But you should think about whether you will need a certain type of lens, whether you are shooting indoors or out, or if the reality is you will only be able to carry your cell phone on your trip. • After determining the above, it's time to consider which doll or dolls you will want to take with you. Some sculpts perfectly suit a particular setting...for example, if you are visiting an old castle or cemetery, a vampire sculpt may be your choice. A bustling cityscape may a great backdrop for a fashion doll. Size may also be a factor...frankly, it is a lot easier to travel with YOSDs than SDs...easier to travel with multiple dolls and (bonus!) easier to haul around. • Keeping your dolls safe in transit is also important. If you don't have one already, invest in a good travel case with good cushioning that can survive the bumps from running through an airport or journey through an x-ray machine. • Now comes the fun part! I like to plan out the scenes in advance and gather any props, clothing and accessories needed for the shoot. I put it all in a zip lock and tuck in my travel bag so it's not forgotten. Going to the beach? Gather up swimsuits and beach toys.


Deborah Hood, PhD Going to a park? Gather up outdoor attire, camping or sports equipment. The location itself will serve as the biggest "prop", but your extras can add a sense of realism and bring your photo to life. Remember, your images can be whatever you want them to be. Take a doll on your next outing and experiment with shooting on location. Shooting using backdrops can be fun, but there is nothing like the real deal! Most of all, have fun getting your best shot!

Sculpts: Little Ted and Tiny Ted by Liz Frost On Location at the U.S. Capital, Washington, DC Photo prep included selecting "casual" attire and shoes that would fit a patriotic theme and purchasing a tiny US Flag for the shot.

Sculpts: Little Ted and Tiny Ted by Liz Frost On Location at JAX Beach, Jacksonville, Florida Photo prep included gathering swimwear, beach toys as well as the resin sand castle for the shot. Planning also included scheduling the shoot at sunrise to leverage the sun and the scarceness of people on the beach. thestandmag.com


doll: Siren Silhouette Dimas by Integrity Toys photographer: Tinyfrockshop

doll: Aishat by Black Cherry Dolls photographer: Cyranka


doll: Lam by Aquatalis photographer: Aquatalis

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dolls: Monroe Jullian by Integrity Toys photographer: Cheryl Booth


dolls:Giselle Old is New Nu Face by Integrity Toys photographer: Tattonka

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doll: Hazel by Connie Lowe photographer: Deborah Hood


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doll: Mini Reira by Atelier Momoni photographer: Deborah Hood

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doll: Smart Doll Genesis by Danny Choo photographer: Deborah Hood


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doll: Pullip Laura by Groove photographer: Silent Distraction

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doll: Violet by Iplehouse photographer: Nakia Powell


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doll: Takes the Cake by Robert Tonner photographer: Deborah Hood


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doll: Little Gracie by Kaye Wiggs photographer: Nicolette Peppinck

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doll: Pullip Minervah by Groove photographer: Silent Distraction


doll: Integrity Dolls Lukas Maverick photographer: Tattonka doll: Doll Chateau Isabel photographer: Agata Zimna

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CONTRIBUTOR CONTACT LIST

Tattonka

https://www.instagram.com/tattonka44/

Tigrenok_katiel

https://www.instagram.com/tigrenok_katiel/

Tinyfrockshop

https://www.tinyfrockshop.com

Wil Herold

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7507084@N07/

Zain Mir

https://www.flickr.com/photos/170344607@N06


The STAND Lookbook is not possible without these incredibly talented people. Show them some love and let them know you appreciate their talents. Supplementary images are used with permission by photographers or sourced from various CC0 platforms.

Agata Zimna

https://www.flickr.com/photos/94935651@N06/

Aquatalis

https://www.instagram.com/aquatalis/

Cheryl Booth

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062996122211

Deborah Hood

https://www.instagram.com/deborahhoodphoto/

FranciscoDollPortraits

https://www.instagram.com/francisco.dollportraits/

Gorgona.ms

https://www.instagram.com/gorgona.ms/

Liane Laughlin https://www.flickr.com/photos/llaughlin/albums/72157630806403596 Lapochka_G_dolls

https://www.instagram.com/lapochka_g_dolls/

Magdalena Dymnicka

https://www.flickr.com/photos/190865351@N05/

Nakia Powell Spencer

https://www.facebook.com/tamika.spencer.9

Natalia Loseva

https://www.instagram.com/natalialoseva_dolls/

Nicolette Peppinck

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dilly1109/

Niebieski_Kot

https://www.instagram.com/niebieski.kot/

Photoartitude_dolls

www.polinaplotnikova.com

Pure Embers

www.instagram.com/pure_embers

Silent Distraction

https://www.instagram.com/silentdistraction1978/



doll: Adonis by Dolshecraft photographer: photoartitude

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