Dollfie Meet @ Vivocity

I had the good fortune to have been invited to attend a Dollfie Meet down at Vivocity last saturday.

Certainly, it was my first proper Dollfie shoot rather than some on the whim impromptu shoot.

That said, it wasn’t really that formal a shoot and more along of the lines of picking up whoever was close by and shooting but hey, we all got to start somewhere right? =3

The shoot was split into indoor and outdoor sessions due to rain in the early part of the meet.

Even then, the sun was pretty bright and with the help of a nearby window and my trusty reflector, I managed to get myself some close up portrait shots.

The problem I have with Dollfies is that I have a rough idea how much they cost.

And it is that cost that scares me.

Given my track record with my figmas, I am justifiably apprehensive in handling these human-shaped pieces of gold.

Still, it made for an interesting change from shooting the usual figurines and perhaps felt more along the lines of shooting chibi-fied cosplayers perhaps?

I’m certainly tired of chasing the stupid sunset that never comes.

I honestly feel Mother Nature has a thing against me.

I really do wonder how much time and money is spent on this hobby.

Not that I am a stranger to splurging on my hobby *looks at figurines and camera equipment >_>*

Listening to them talk (the owners not the dollfies), it almost sounds like they are taking care of a little cosplayer of their own, with all the talk about wigs, tailors and clothes.

Certainly different from being with the WLNF gang heh heh…

We moved outside from here on since the sun finally decided to chase the rain clouds away.

It was great for awhile, until the evil glare of the sun made things a little difficult.

Still, we made do with what we had and even then, the weather was still relatively comfortable.

People familiar to Vivo City would know that the roof top features a large shallow water feature for people to wade and otherwise soak their feet in.

Taking advantage of that, I tried to incorporate a little H Two O in to my shots.

And getting my underwear wet in the process.

I really have to thank Alex for being willing and daring enough to get his Suigintou wet for the “greater cause that is photography”.

Certainly the shots of her here would not be possible otherwise.

I also have to thank Demonick Angel for inviting me as a photographer for the event. It was an enjoyable experience to say the least.

I look forward to the next time then. =3