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Teenage Photographer – 365 Days of Danboard
I have came across quite many 365 projects and some are really impressive. There is one more in my favourite list now. Arielle Nadel is a teenage photographer, and she is trying to use her camera to tell stories of her little Danboard. Instead of just putting Danboard in front of a background and call it a shot, Arielle manages to present Danboard as a real person who has real emotion. Follow us and see if Arielle has more stories to tell about herself and the little guy!
Q1. Thank you first for taking up the interview. Could you first introduce yourself a bit to our readers?
My name is Arielle Nadel and I’m a teenage photographer. Currently I am working on my 365 project which is all about Danboard.
Q2. How did you come up with the idea of making the 365 Days of Danboard?
I was inspired by other toy 365 series on Flickr and when I ordered my Danbo, I knew I wanted to do a project on it.
Q3. How do you manage to make your every picture of Danbo different and creative? Do you have a idea in your head of what to do next or just let it be and make use of whatever you come across?
For my Danbo pictures, I try to make Danbo look alive. I try to avoid just putting Danbo with an object and call it a picture. I always want to bring emotion and character to my pictures. Occasionally I have an idea in my mind, but mostly I just make use of what I have.
Q4. What do you think is the hardest part in the whole process? And the most interesting part?
The hardest part is getting Danbo in the right position and make my photos look like I caught Danbo in action. The most interesting part is working with one expression. I love the challenge of having this simple blank face and I know it can be transformed into something more.
Q5. What camera do you use? Great composition and nice use of light we can see in your shots. Do you have any tips for our readers on photography skills?
I use a Canon Rebel XSi. Always be happy with your photograph. Never base it on the viewer and be proud that you took that photo.
Q6. Do you have any other future project plan want to share with our reader?
I’m thinking of doing another 365 series of self portraits a month or two after my Danbo series. I’m not in front of the camera a lot and I want to do something new for myself. For now it’s just an idea and I know my thought on it will change in the future.
Post published on 18th October 2009
Chris
October 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
This is amazing i did a similar concept with spray cans. But you accomplish life with your work, great job.
John Woods
October 19th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Wow way cool dude!
RT
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nora
October 19th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Great pictures!
I think you should include what series Danboard is from though for people who’ve never seen or read Yotsuba&!
Thom
October 19th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Beautiful macro shots! I love the various poses and situations. Nice shooting.
Raymond
October 19th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Wow those are so nice
Aaron Alter
October 19th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
These pictures are incredible, Congratulations on some of these, very beautiful scenery, and love the danboard…Great
richard
October 19th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
amazing pics, I love this!
great work, awesome quote too “Always be happy with your photograph. Never base it on the viewer and be proud that you took that photo.”
Jordan Levy
October 19th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
i love how you made every picture different and unique. I’m happy i got to see this.
good luck with any future projects!
Mudassar
October 20th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Hi nice site & nice pic i like it
Joshua Rapp
October 20th, 2009 at 6:35 am
This is a really neat and uber cute idea. Much love.
Honour Chick
October 20th, 2009 at 7:42 am
lol… awesome collection.
Kyle
October 20th, 2009 at 7:43 am
I really, really enjoyed these. So much personality for a bunch of tiny, tiny boxes.
Charmaine Legere
October 20th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I like your work, very impressive and keep being the best that you can be.
Mary
October 20th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
These are fantastic! They made me smile. You’re very talented! Thanks for sharing!!!
DJ Adelaide
October 20th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
great photos, the character has only one expression yet putting him in different situations makes him come alive!
Paul Maulin
October 20th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Very emotive story to me..
Alex
October 20th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
This is truly inspiring. How you give so much life and character to this seemingly inanimate object is just astounding. A work of art which I’m now sharing with everyone I know.
Hannah
October 21st, 2009 at 1:20 am
Ari! i love your pictures! They’re so unique. each one. I too am a teenage photographer, so its pretty cool knowing there’s someone doing just as i am ; capturing moments with a click.
Robert
October 21st, 2009 at 2:25 am
Wow, these are wonderful, thanks! stumbled…
Tom
October 21st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Great Photos. What method and or lens did you use to get such a shallow depth of field? It came out awesome.
Spellbound
October 21st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Cuteness incarnate xD
Amazing pictures!
mike
October 22nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Interesting subject! Great lighting and composition.
Deb
October 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 pm
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no more words!!!!
cheers from chile!!!
Jesse
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I love this!
8apixel
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:21 am
I really like the series. It’s very cute indeed! Fresh, heartfelt and unpretentious. Good work!
Chris
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:12 am
Yotsuba-to! (”and Yotsuba” in english)
I love than manga and that danboard character!
Danny
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I’m taking photo as a renewed hobby. And I like your photos very much and they all look pro work. Say hi to your Danbo. I look forward to your self-portrait work…
Brad
October 24th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Very nice photos, and scenes! Keep it up.
Irvansyah
October 25th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
your photos collection is the best, because its make me inspired to make a better……
, thansk for share
Fird
October 26th, 2009 at 12:23 am
I love this series! So adorably cute!
Even though the subject is a humanoid box, you manage to portray their emotions very well. Good job
Bobby S.
October 26th, 2009 at 9:18 am
These photos are truly inspiring. It can be difficult enough to capture emotions in a real person, but to be able to do it with Danbo is amazing. Well done!
Gareth Robins
October 26th, 2009 at 10:29 am
These are incredible. There is so much emotion and the expression on Danbo’s face seems to change with it. I love the shot of Danbo standing in the rain, just wanna give the wee fella a brolly.
nice work!!
lee
October 27th, 2009 at 1:42 am
Beautifull pictures, simple concept perfectly executed a real joy to look at!
Vivek Mahadik
October 27th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Came across this on a stumble, These pictures are incredible, Keep up the good work.
Congratulations..
Brandi
October 27th, 2009 at 6:23 am
LOVE these! I’ve got to get a Danbo for myself. I can’t wait to see the rest of the series. Absolutely awesome shooting!
natalyn
October 27th, 2009 at 9:11 am
This is delightful to look at. Love your creativity.
Brian Palmer
October 27th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Wow, I’m seriously floored by the images, really diggin’ the emotion in each capture! Great work Ari!
maddi
October 27th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Cute!
Terry Lee
October 27th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Very nicely done.
pus2meong
October 28th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Great idea! You know, I want to do something like this too. But using my Figma Drossel. The problem is, Drossel is a cheerfull and annoying character, unlike Danboard who look so calm.
Patrickv
October 29th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Man this is so nice. Loving this set.
Isabella
October 29th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
wow!nthis is great! there is a shaun tan book that has a character alike this!! i love it!
Lunyka
October 29th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Can anyone tell me where she got the little amazon Danboard? I don’t have any Danboard figures yet but I do want the amazon one now too. (I collect moveable action figures like that.)
Kyle
October 30th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Really cool photos Arielle, id like to see some more of your work
Megan O'Doherty
October 30th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Very creative. A good story teller always leaves one wondering what will happen next, you definitely accomplished this with this collection of photos. Well done
Sue
October 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I never usually comment – but I love how creative and inspired these are – you must be an amazing person.
polina
October 30th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
i love it so much
you made me smile
congrats! =)
Chris R
October 31st, 2009 at 8:45 am
very charming images. I wonder who made the little box people?
Skye Hallberg
October 31st, 2009 at 9:02 pm
This work by Ari Photography is eye-changing and inspired different perspectives. I STUMBLED on this and am stunned by the Ari’s creativity.
Shilesh Hariharan
October 31st, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Impeccable piece of work!
dakie
November 8th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
i think i just fell in love <3
Nunyabeezwax
November 8th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I said “Awwww” on every one! Adorable. Great work.
Chuck
November 10th, 2009 at 1:33 am
These pictures are very cute. They give personality to these little danbos.
DJ Designer Lab
November 13th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Very Very creative and inspirational photographs
Sheetal
November 19th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
This is one of the most brilliant series I’ve seen in a long while. Thanks for inspiring me to get behind the lens again. My camera’s been on hiatus for a while now, and just going through your series has made me itch.
Really, really great work.
anon
November 25th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Love the pics, put a smile on face
omid8bimo
December 5th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
pretty amazing! i loved them all
ellen
December 7th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Those are just really close up pictures of a character. They aren’t that good. I don’t get much emotion from them. Good try though!
AudM
December 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I LOVE THIS
Sam
December 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
This is truly excellent!
Your have a knack for staging and a great eye for a scene.
The lighting and the differences of scenery, texture and color are fantastic!
It made me giggle the whole way through.
Brilliant!
Jenn
December 14th, 2009 at 5:25 am
These photos are awesome, you are right to be proud of them!
The way their expressions seem to change is so clever… as well as the rest of the components.
Great use of Wall.e too
Thank you for the smile
rawrkadi
January 7th, 2010 at 8:47 am
this is really cool!
Chelsea
January 7th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
amazing!
elaine
January 11th, 2010 at 5:53 am
wow… this is really cute. great composition! continue to work your magic!
jenskie
January 16th, 2010 at 5:00 am
awesome photos!!!
Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute
January 26th, 2010 at 5:12 am
Hi Arielle. You are amazing. Who would ever think you could make boxes come so alive and actually have personalities? Well, you did obviously. This is awesome and totally creative. I can’t believe you a teenager. I’m really impressed. It looks like you’ve got a bright future.
Alex Fink About it
January 26th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
This – is – just – awesome! I love your photos!
Ralph
January 28th, 2010 at 12:06 am
How do you make the lighting so good?
lisa
January 30th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
were can i get a danbo?
zorstklamp
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Just wanted to say what an inspiration to everyone who views your album !
kit
March 10th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
does mini come with the human head
Peter Wright
March 22nd, 2010 at 8:19 am
One talented young lady, so proud of you!
David Hardwick Photography
March 27th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Nice photographic work. This is a bit of a strange subject. I think that at least the boxes provides some entertainment rather than going direct to the bin/trash.
Kris
April 8th, 2010 at 9:44 am
I’m impressed! The pictures are such unique shots along with tons of fabolous ideas. I’m a fan of ‘Danbo’. Great work and I wish to view more.
Raymond
April 15th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Nice Pics.. simple yet fascinating
stranger
May 10th, 2010 at 6:42 am
this is not photography, no way…
this is art…
simply awesome… drawing facial expressions with the use of camera angel…
Julius
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:39 pm
I Like your Danbo pictures… Thanks..
bebenajib
June 9th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Where there is love there is life.
google
Benny Tong
June 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Danbo is life…
I like it
توبيكات
July 3rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
nice .. thanx
yau
August 17th, 2010 at 3:36 am
i love it so much..is cute..wish to have more danboard picture…
simon bunting
September 3rd, 2010 at 8:25 am
Wow these photographs are amazing! Such creativity
Oh and I love the heavy vignetting in some of these phoographs!
I am also a teenage photographer however my photographs are nothing compared to yours!
jenni
September 15th, 2010 at 6:58 am
these are so cute!
^_^
kenethtey
October 1st, 2010 at 4:34 am
danboars is so cute , & u’re skillful with photographing
S
November 11th, 2010 at 5:32 am
Hello ,,
Very nice and creative pictures for danbo !
I want to ask you from where can I buy my own danbo?
Can you help me please
and reply my on my email
& thank you !
Hannah
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:27 am
hiya, i absolutely love your photos, they’re amazing!
i was wondering where i could get these action figures from? i’ve fallen in love with them
please answer by email !
bree
March 16th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
I’m loving this Danboard collection of yours. you’ve somehow managed to bring life and emotion to this blank faced cardboard box. each photo is so creative through the use of colour,shadow, reflection and texture which captures a certain essence of human nature. good job
nylla
April 8th, 2011 at 5:33 am
i love ur photo, brilliant!!
i use it for my avatar
i love danbo, carzy about him coz ur photograph
Isabel Izumi
April 30th, 2011 at 6:16 am
Awwww… so precious… Good job! Now to find a Danbo for myself…
Cora
June 20th, 2011 at 8:58 am
these pictures are so amazing and inspirational! I love it! these are the types of pictures I’d like to be taking in the future
Jimmykhoo
August 21st, 2011 at 7:43 am
Awesome job done with danbo…….hope it not just stop in 365………wish to c more….
Park,yangho
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:54 pm
I love your pictures.
a long time ago, I took a look very emotional picture. at that time, I did not know who take the picture, neither it’s name-danboard. What a coinsidence, a store which near by my home. I get the DANBOARD. and find out your beautiful pictures again. thanks.