It happening. I am adopting the doll. I tried to say NO for almost two months.
It will be long drive on coming Sunday. Coincidently it is my birthday. Quite unusual romance.
This thread will be dedicated to Claire. She is Normon doll Melisa. Named and photoshooted by @DeesLuver.
This thread will be dedicated to her and probably some of her sisters.
She’s going to be an amazing birthday present
After few years playing with Smartdolls I realised I need a bigger doll. I did some research online over Christmas and ordered anime looking doll.
My friend @DeesLuver got cold on those days and was not able to show his wares and explain all the pros and cons, options, sizes. I thought I can order online by pictures 
But later I visited his place and he was able to show me what size anime dolls actually are And some other dolls and I realized that small size is advantage only to some point.
That was back in January.
So while looking dolls at @DeesLuver place I was surprised that only one look different to me. There was more expensive “competition” around. They were lot of sweet, cute faces around. I thought it was a “glitch”, I have no space for a second big doll. No way. I can’t. I shouldn’t . Dees said her active modelling career is over, she is free to go. Doll was ready to jump in a car. But I took time to think.
I took few quick pics of her standing in a storage room between other dolls before going home. Leaving her wonder what happened.
Handheld 85mm 1.2. Ambient room light with light bar for the face from the left side.
I like her calm smile. If she ask: why pictures more important than me? Are you sure?
That time it was only one picture of her. I went home to wait for another already ordered doll. But Dees was kind to keep teasing me with her pictures since then. Hehe. The main excuses were i dont have space, time and another princess were (and still) on a way.
That was a month ago
I prefer to stay home 
No weight lifting. Ride a bike.
I was not planing gifts for myself. It is turning over some age and re-evaluating what is important in life. Taking more responsibilities.
Most unusual introvert day indeed
That is okay, life is all about change and new things
I went to Ross to pickup some starter travel kit.
Idea is that girl needs some soft sport clothes to travel in a car. With hood to cover face from the sun.
Old asian lady smile on me. Maybe think i am a great father.
Here we are.
All S sizes. And shoes are US 5 1/2 . Hope it fits and she likes it.
Where will be also some underwear shopping tonight. What brand? Victoria secret maybe. We aim again S size and 32C
Back to story
We met again month later at Dees place. There was a big meetup, lot of people and dolls. I was playing cold hiding behind the camera, and she was trying to get to me again
Strobe with some softbox on the right to complement natural direction of the sunlight.
This is HDR P3 export. Click to open it bigger and load colors
I’m so happy she is going to a great home and I know we will see many photos of her
She is excited to start her new life, thank you my friend 
Thank you.
Oh! I need to rob a bank and buy that great home before end of a week. To match her expectations
But i will manage it. We will be back shooting at your place soon after. Location and light is what makes them look so great. You already have a location, and I am gradually working on light to make it even better
I always knew he would adopt her. At my house he was talking about her the whole day, so I knew he was starting to melt away, and so glad @DollDestinyX is taking her home.
That’s one nice looking gal!
That was basic. Want to get something more cool stuff for my tennis player lol
Alternative sweatshirt and white top. That was more $ them morning run. I got lost in victoria secret yesterday. May go grab something tonight.
Apparently it is https://www.adidas.com/us/adidas-z.n.e.-full-zip-hoodie/JJ4750.html in pink
https://www.adidas.com/us/adidas-z.n.e.-tank-top/JX4312.html in white
It would be easier to shop online. I should not buy brick store.
Dark clothes went salty water and wash cycle )
I start to melt long ago. But was trying to delay inevitable to the last moment.
I still don’t know how to fit such a gorgeous girl into my nomad lifestyle. I am not even close to you guys in terms of wardrobe, posing and providing venue.
I see more responsibilities than a joy. 42kg of responsibilities to be precise.
3.6M JPEG. If light is good any HDR formats gives no advantage.
1.8M AVIF and I bumped brightness
165cm umbrella over head slightly tilted on face. 85mm F/1.2 @F/2.0
Wig colors altered to match eyes.
Or just eyes crop.
HDR. On a iPhone need top click to see colors
this one jpeg. But click on it make colors pop too
Here we go.
Not able to find bra of the choice quickly in a brick store. Hope white tank will be good for one travel.
Color things got salted and pre-washed. Do i need to care about white and pink? I don’t think so
Will depart to SF tonight.
So glad to hear Claire found a new home with you, DollDestinyX. I hesitated to say anything before now, but there was something very special about your look when you photographed Claire at Dee’s place. The hesitancy after a camera shot as your eyes met, the growing smile on your face, and of course the inescapable twinkle in her eye when you two were near each other. I’m sure Claire will feel loved as she begins a new chapter of her life.
Thank you. Well said. You should work for sale team
There is an element of arranged marriage in doll acquisition . Never know what it will be in long term, but signed up. Things much easier than adopting photoshoot doll from the neighbor. I am nervous to meet her expectations.
It is happening. I am on a long drive to pickup Claire.
What you think her nationality would be? Maybe AI can tell?
50mm at 1.8 I know eye went off focus )
Here is AI report
Just chilling. Cant take good pictures. Claire is beautiful. Maybe I should stash camera for few weeks.
Just too drunk from wine, Claire and Dees’s company
No need to treat things from Victoria’s Secret. Very good quality.
Yes. I already see it. Amazing stable colors. But paranoia, she is waifu. Have to protect her.
Claire was lowering her chin all the time. Must be uncomfortable to her with only neck connector.
Shoes 5 1/2 feet her well
