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Adam Lambert

2009-05-19T00:08:34Z

I watch American Idol sometimes, not a regular or fan of the reality show until I saw Adam perform this season. He just seem very different from the rest and could really sing. Besides, he got great style and reminded me of a Super Dollfie. I've been thinking about doing a customized doll as Adam. I chose Volks Alain because he has a similar kind sweetness about it. I did a very quick rough job on this one by painting over the default face up. Just to see if he was able to pass and I am quite pleased with the result. I probably will need to perfect the brows and improve the lips, perhap change the eyes to a more greyish color than blue that he has on now. What's your thought? More pictures on DOA thread here.

City Hall

2009-04-17T02:41:54Z

For years, I've dreamed of have my dolls pictures there. It has happened at last! Check out the DOA thread if you would like to see more. Thanks for visiting.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289361

my customized Olivia

2009-04-16T05:29:27Z

I've always wanted to give her a face up as I've never been fuller pleased with her default look. Finally, I have the courage to stripe down the original face paint and even altered her face up to look slimmer. Here is of the face up when it was completed. I went back and added more color to the cheeks, heavier eye liner, shadow and lashes. for the new photo shoot posted in DOA thread. Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy the pictures. http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289199

An After School Special

2009-03-17T07:24:36Z

Went to Japanese Tea Garden with a friend of mine and took some pics today. Quite happy with the outcome. Hope you'll enjoy them too. Pls click on DOA link for more.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282642
Thanks for looking.

Spring Blossoms

2009-02-10T23:58:26Z

There are so many trees that are blooming in where I live. I took a first set, and wasn't happy with the lighting. So, I went and took another set on a different tree this morning. See the differences?

Pls see more pics in DoA thread here.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274644

N a r c i s s u s

2009-01-17T20:50:12Z

My three favorite flowers are Cala Lilly, Lotus and Narcissus. They are elegant, yet simple at the same time with an interesting story attached to each one of them.
When playing with Miette Lotus(Miruku), I decided to put her in this BSSB outfight and the idea of photographing her in a field of narcissus came to my mind. I was so happy to spot some while driving yesterday. Although It wasn't a bed full of white narcissus, but I guess they will do. So, here it is. Hope you enjoy looking at them. Pls click on DOA thread if you'd like to see more.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269113
Thanks for looking.

Naoto Lovers

2009-01-09T09:25:07Z

I had these two outfits for months, but couldn't decide who should model them or where to find a location that would compliment the outfit.

What I had in mind was somewhere industrial, so we ended up doing it on the rail road track. It was somewhat challenging as we were interupted by a few passing trains while taking pictures. I was lucking to have a friend spotting, and carrying one doll whenever the train was approaching!

Since these are my first outdoor shots in six months, I am excited to have something new to share. Please click on DOA link if you would like to see more. Thanks for looking.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267273

Miette Lotus ( Volks Miruku )

2009-01-09T09:08:35Z

Anouk's younger sister, Miette Lotus arrived during the holidays. A Xmas present I gave myself. Isn't she deloveliest? I feel so happy and lucky to have her.

shamelessly thrilling

2008-08-02T01:03:42Z

don't know what you all will say about this. it's my live journal afterall and I am going to post it because I want to do a little show off of my talent. ha ha Whether any1 will see this or wanting to comment, that's a different story. heehee

I've been practicing yoga for over 6yrs and had stop doing yoga due to shoulder injury. I kind of missed doing all these weird poses. So, the other day at the beach while getting ready for a snap shot. I decided to strike this pose. I sent the pic to my yoga teacher to show her that I am recovering, and decided to share it here.

It was kind of dangerous/scary doing this on the rocks. I guess you can see that I like to take my pics a little dangerously just like how I pose my doll.

a homage to the film master

2008-07-28T18:51:37Z

I am a big fan of classic film especially Hitchcock's. Being in the SF Bay, how can one not try and incorperate the SF landmarks into the pictures. there is this special scene in Vertigo that I've always wanted to recreat. Eventhough it's not the exact outfit she wore, but I feel what I've gathered have enough of the vintage feel and could passed for an classic look. I took a day off on Friday morning to find the location. And finally, my dream come true. I am so happy that I was able to take these pics. And I think they are probably my favorite. Hope you'll enjoy them. Thanks for looking.

A surfer asked if it was "North by North West", I said to him it's "VERTIGO". He then asked if I could take a pic of the doll in his camera to show his wife, because she would have love the whole couture feel of the doll. I took some pics for him and then asked if he would pose with my doll. He was so cool about the doll thing. Then, tourist started to come and take pics of him.

Please see DOA thread for more pics.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232052

Welcome to my Doll House : advice needed

2008-07-16T01:17:35Z

My house/living room has been in a work in progress stage for the past two years. Somehow, I kind of stop because I wasn't inspired or haven't found the right thing to continue the process.

As I was selecting pics for the photo exhibit, I came across a picture that might do what I wanted for this room. See, I like city scape and perspective shots, but I was afraid that it will make this room even more masculine, cold and antiseptic. Strangely, the thought of of using one of my doll pics as an art objects to hang on my wall have never came across my mind.

I thought this pic has the certain charm, border line kitschy, but not tacky(I hope). It has the bright color and contrast in mood that this room needs. I had it blown up to 50"x40". I think it's kind of nice. One thing is that now looking at the pic. Since the dolls are blown up so huge. The room and furniture looked almost miniature size. Do you think? What's your thought? Love to hear your advice. Thanks for stopping by and reading this.

My first photo exhibit!

2008-07-12T03:45:55Z

Check out what I've been busy with in the past couple of weeks. There were so many pics to choose from and I have narrowed down to 14 due to time and money. The show started today. And I am so happy with the outcome. Please see more pics and detail in DOA thread here. Thanks for visiting. Devon
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228507

BELOVED...

2008-06-18T00:43:12Z

Anouk and Dorian have been wearing these school uniform for months now waiting for the location to take their pictures but haven't quite found the right one. Originally I have envisioned inside an old class room or school hall way, but don't know anyone that can take me there for a photo shoot. I wanted a European or classic films aura to them. I also like the idea of them in some type of eerie foggy atmosphere.

Last Sunday morning, I drove to the cemetery to scout for the location and found one that I like. When I opened the trunk to bring out the dolls, I realized that I forgot the camera so I went back later that evening at 7:30pm instead. It was still very sunny, I decided to take a few shots since I was already there. I knew it wasn't the right mood and am planning to go back when I have a chance. I also turned some into black and White and like them much more.

To see BW pics, please check out the link to DOA. Thanks for visiting.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3342432#post3342432

My shirt is fierced!

2008-06-10T21:54:21Z

LOL, sorry for being obnoxious. Just that I haven't been taken doll pics lately, you will have to hear me talking about myself.

While most Volks are at the NY Dolpa. I had a birthday party that was given by my group dinner friends that we get together with monthly.

This T-shirt was purchased two months ago. I couldn't decided which color to get so I ended up buying a white and a grey one. Now that I've worn it, it seem like the kind of clothes you can wear often because it is quite attention getting. LOL, I think I will take the grey one back and exchange it for something else.

Thanks for stopping by ;)
Devon

Give It 2 Me, and more!

2008-06-05T01:09:53Z

a new song/video just in time for my birthday! Check it out!http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/--157327751

This is no ordinary birthday. Today, I also found out the gender of my baby. It's going to be a boy! He is going to be an October baby. Hope he will be a Libra instead of a Scorpio...I will love him either way. It's still a little sureal for me. And honestly, I am still not feeling it.

Yes, proud daddy here in Dior Homme Trench, shirt, tie, jeans and boots. This used to be my favorite brand. But Heidi Sliman in no longer designer for the house, I now have money to spend on my new baby. ha ha. I am in a silly mood today. It's my birthday, and I can be silly if I want to.

Cheers and hugs to my 3-4 friends who visit and comment here in my livejournal. You know who you are ;)

just want to play

2008-05-26T03:39:06Z

I bought this Volks ltd cat outfit from a friend of mine recently. And have been having a lot of fun playing with different ways of wearing. In the pictures below, Troy is wearing the wearing the wig, gloves and chaps. I didn't want this shoot to be cutesy, so I chose a edgier setting in an alley. It was quiet, but still attracted curious onlookers. Even a police car pull by to see if I were doing anything illegal.

more pic on DOA in your are interested. Thanks for looking.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217660

Master and Servant

2008-04-28T08:22:08Z

My friend Diana came visit and her new Lee Jun Kee dolls. She also loan Wataru a beautiful kimono to try on as he always wanted to be a Geisha because she is a boy. We tried to cheer him up and took some cosplay pic in the bamboo garden. If you like to see more play click here. http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211568

My Blueberry Night

2008-04-25T06:11:47Z

this pics was inspired by Wong Kar Wai's new film. very different than what I normally photograph. definitely more challenging taking night pics. Although most of them came out blurry, but I like the effect.

Neckalace from Kellyhime

2008-04-13T03:44:54Z

Thank you Kelly for the most beautiful neckalace. Chance and myself are loving it. And we will love to comission more for the rest if the kids. Lance was wearing it for a photo shoot yesterday. To see more pics pls click link below. Thank for looking.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208288

Fun in Frill

2008-03-17T03:32:55Z

The styling of this shoot was inspired by Kellyhime's "A gentle Soul" series with her doll Francis. But, I am taking my Chance and try to show a different side of him. I feel like I've been taking a of outdoor perfective photography and would like to explored on indoor photo going forward. Just because hardly anyone look at my LJ. I am posting a not so modest of Chance here.

More pics of Chance having fun in frill in this thread.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202055

Chances are...

2008-03-13T06:10:12Z

I've all these plans about how I was going to redo his face up, sell his body to cut down the spending and so on...But everything seem to change when I finally have him in my hand. Looking at that face, how could I ?

Please see more pics here:
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201101

BART Stop

2008-01-29T05:08:53Z

Wataru is meeting a friend at the BART(metro in where we live. stands for Bay Area Rail Transit) last Saturday. It's windy, but hasn't rain yet. Hope that someone shows up....

come with me, to the sea...

2008-01-17T22:08:20Z

I am quite excited with this new photo series of Wataru. The lighting is different, and has more close up shots than my usual pics. The pictures were taken inside of the US WWII submerine. It has a Star War feel about them(I could be wrong about this because I've never seen the franchise). Anyway, I am very excited about these pics and of coures I have to give the credit to Wataru. Hope you'll enjoy more pics by going to the thread on DOA(Sorry, I still can't post more pics in LJ yet). Thanks for visiting.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189313

My new boy has arrived!

2008-01-13T10:46:12Z

His name is Wataru. It means "across" the ocean. There were a few options in that vein that were pirate and weather related, but I thought Wataru suit him best. It's actually the first Japanese name I've ever given to a doll.

I've always wanted a SD17 body for my Heath ever since Reisner came out. But never thought much of Reisner until seeing him again at the Volks Museam at Tenshi no Sato. The idea of having him started to build up since. Another push was after loosing 3 chances on Alain. 1. at the Dolpa in Japan, 2. US on line Lottery. 3. Kerby toy. I decided that it was probably not meant to be. So, I started to refocus on someone that I've been developing a need for and finally got him. Beside looking so gorgeous, I think he has a lot of personality. I haven't been this ecstatic ever since my first Tokyo boy! Please show some love for my new boy WATARU!

more pics of Waturu on DOA here.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188294

Floating Market

2008-01-11T08:40:23Z

Love everthing about this photo on the floating market of Thailand. From the scrumtuous tropical fruit to the color of her fuschia top, she is on the boat selling and chatting her way on the phone at the same time :D Anouk was there as well, and the photos are on DOA if you would like to see more. Thanks for visiting.
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/private.php