Girls - 2015

During my time at Brooks Institute of Photography, one assignment started my interest and fascination with photographing poseable action figures. The most common and accessible were army figures with interchangeable uniforms and accessories, and if I remember correctly, I found them at the local department store. An online search for similar toys lead to the world of the 1/6 scale hobby, and my eyes were opened to the possibilities.

What I discovered was that not only is there an extensive range of military-themed figures, there is just about anything you'd want in miniature. After several years of collecting pieces and planning shots based on decidedly masculine subjects, such as military and mafia themes, some manufacturers started focusing on female figures. The moment I saw the tiny high heels, I knew it would be a fun project to try to photograph them using the same techniques used for life-size objects and accessories.

This was the first shot in the ongoing Girls series, and it remains the standard by which I measure my doll images.