Earlier this year, I posted about wanting to take my dolls in public for pictures and to add to their doll world. I loved seeing pictures of people's dolls outside their homes, and wanted to do so. I posted my first pictures here of taking Jess to my local museum during a lunch hour when no one was around, and Kaya at a cookbook display at my library. 

Since then, I've now traveled on vacation and taken so many pictures of dolls. Here is what I've learned about myself. 

1. I like to take photos while on vacation or in a town where I won't run into people who know me. For the most part, I don't care if people see me pull out my doll or take pictures while on vacation.

2. It is so nice to plan a doll centric vacation or day trip around other doll people. I went to the doll event in Colonial Williamsburg, and didn't feel weird or shy about taking out my dolls for photos because I was surrounded by lots of other adults doing the same. 

3. Having a doll friend/s makes it so much more fun! I went to dinner with a table of other ladies, and we all had our dolls. Our server did ask, "What is the deal with the dolls?" We laughed and answered. 

4. I am more comfortable carrying a doll in a tote where they can be hidden discreetly when I do not have them out. 

5. I have been open about my love of dolls, and talk about it with enthusiasm with people I feel would not be judgmental. I have found that people LOVE it. It makes me more excited to share and take photos. 

PS so far the people who have approached me to ask me about them have loved AG themselves, or in one instance, was a dad who made him happy to see them because his daughter loved them growing up. 

I would love to hear from you all, and see your photos! 

Taking your dolls in public