Doll Photography in Public

I was part of a local bjd/smart doll group years back that used to do doll photography in public, like every month would be a new location with the address sent to the group. At the time I had no issue taking a doll out for photos, but one of the meets ended up being a graveyard… It was way too morbid for me and I left as soon as I arrived and haven’t done one since. 
 

Since then, circumstances have changed. I have own 10 acres of farmland and I have a family. Though this property has many scenic spots, I haven’t had the courage or drive to take any pictures out here, despite having a doll that would look gorgeous if I just took the time… There is no way I would go out in public these days, but I’m kind of surprised I’m hesitant to go out on my own property when literally no one would see me. I don’t even like my family being aware of the fact that I adore some of these dolls. I keep ours in a china cabinet and they do look pretty there, but it would be a big deal if I were to take it out for pictures lol I’d feel kind of odd. 

My girls reckon seeing humans on a doll sized railway is pretty strange. It should just be for dolls.

I took Asuna to London for a photoshoot yesterday.

People are fairly predictable. I got the usual "creepy doll" comments. Honestly what gave them that impression I don't know 😒.

I saw a few pro photographers doing human fashion shoots and honestly I attracted way more attention lol.

Quite a few people (usually guys) will ask you what you're doing then not stick around once they've assured themselves you're not a terrorist or something.

Yesterday I had a long conversation with a lady about BJDs. She wanted to know pretty much everything, so I infodumped. We met some Japanese tourists on a Harry Potter tour and Asuna was happy to stand up on a beer barrel for a while, so a few people got an interesting holiday pic to show the folk back home.

If you're nervous about taking your doll in public then conventions are a good way to get started. At larger anime themed events there are usually a few other BJDs too. Of course the most obvious events to look for are BJD themed events. Then you won't stand out at all.

Same stain monster dress different doll and different country...

I don't think I would dare, well, maybe at five in the morning during the summer holidays. Unfortunately the Netherlands is a bit a pain in the arse for anything that is not considered "normal", with people becoming bothersome quite quickly or wanting to "have a try".