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
Articles by this Author
Doll & Bear Photography - a few how-tos and why-tos
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
- Arts and Crafts
- Unrated
What makes a good photo of a collectible doll or bear? What kind of image makes people stop and look?
Inspiration of a Photo-Composition II: Home is where the Barn is
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
- Arts and Crafts
- Unrated
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
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
- Hobbies
- Unrated
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
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
- Arts and Crafts
- Unrated
What motivates adults to collect dolls & bears and spend thousands of dollars in the process?
Playing Doll Dressup
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
- Arts and Crafts
- Unrated
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?
Floral Erotica: How to Find Sensuality in a Grocery Store Bouquet
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
- Arts and Crafts
- Unrated
How can you take an ordinary flower and make it a seductive, erotic image? Read on...
The SPOT Method
- By Rachael Ikins
- Published 06/30/2008
- Arts and Crafts
- Unrated
Using the SPOT method for taking pictures of live animals and collectible dolls and Bears. Making it easy...










