Rachael Ikins

Rachael Ikins is an award-winning photographer of dolls at play; creating images that that mimic life and entice the viewer to take a closer look. She also enjoys creating erotic and sensuous images from ordinary flowers and fruit. Additionally, she writes children's books and illustrates them with her photos to enchant her readers. To be touched and amused by her life-like photos, visit her at http://www.rachaelikins.com

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What makes a good photo of a collectible doll or bear? What kind of image makes people stop and look?

Don't think you have to create all your shots. Keep your mind open to inspiration with your camera. Life presents wonderful opportunities to capture images in the most unlikely of places.

Inspiration of a Photo-composition Part 1

Don't think you have to create all your shots. Keep your mind open to inspiration with your camera. Life presents wonderful opportunities to capture images in the most unlikely of places.

Doll Collecting - Why We Do it

What motivates adults to collect dolls & bears and spend thousands of dollars in the process?

Playing Doll Dressup

Part of the joy of collecting dolls and bears is changing their accessories. As children we called this "playing." Isn't that really what it is?

How can you take an ordinary flower and make it a seductive, erotic image? Read on...

The SPOT Method

Using the SPOT method for taking pictures of live animals and collectible dolls and Bears. Making it easy...

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