Five years ago, I once went to a famous pool to take pictures of the dolls, and I dressed them in swimsuits. I was wondering how to bring out the best of the swimsuits, so I used Photoshop to erase the joints and add more muscles to make the body look more like a human…
I started sculpting figures about 10 years ago, but, before that, I had already sculpted some realistic portraits while I had been studying at university…
I usually choose to take photos outside. Whenever I go to familiar streets or famous spots, I always bring Nendoroids and cameras with me. At first, I would intentionally avoid the crowds…
I consider doll photography to be a tool for communication. I have been able to let other people involved with Figubo know about me by sharing my photos and I have been able to enjoy this hobby with other doll enthusiasts not only in Japan but also in other countries such as China and Korea…
I plan the scene like most landscape photographers do: a combination of ex-ante preparation and luck on site. Before I go out, I do a lot of googling for information about the place and have a very rough idea of what I would like to photograph…
I think every photo has a story behind them, no matter whether it is from a single shot or a series of shots like a comic strip…
I am usually inspired by people’s everyday life and emotions. So I capture these feelings and moments as if the figures were alive…
I like to take close-ups where I can show the beauty of a figure. I follow my inspiration. I think that the figures themselves guide me to take their photos…
I like to experiment and try out new things regularly. Most of my pictures are taken indoors so I always try to get a very graphic, clean picture with a nice color palette…
As a professional landscape photographer, Ateens uses his skills in figure and doll photography. His magical night sky photos are unique enough to make his work easily recognizable…
