Shutter Muse Blythe Photo Contest

We are happy to announce the 2007 Photo Contest winners! A big thank you to those who voted.
All the photos are full of originality and creativity. These wonderful photos delighted the eyes of all the Blythe fans.
We would like to congratulate all the winners and thank you to all the Blythe fans who participated in the contest!

Miss Popularity

[Akiko Yajima]

This year's Miss Popularity prize goes to Akiko Yajima! Congratulation! Her photo of Blythe has captured the hearts of many Blythe fans.
The ray of light coming from the sky, the clear air, her Blythe looks like a fairy in the forest. She looks so adorable with her hands full of pine cones. We received comments from the fans like "Suddenly, I was drawn into this soft mystical world." , " If I go this forest, I felt like I really will see her". Thank you for this beautiful photo!

Peter(Shinnosuke Ikehata)'s Choice

[Dolly did it]

My history with Blythe is only been a year, so I am still new in this field, but I chose this because it simply touched my heart. I just love the hair and make-up, facial expression, and the layout -- it made me want to hug her. Blythe has many expressions so this was a difficult pick, but after long consideration, she was the best.

Q-pot.'s Choice

[saya]

The reason why I chose this photo is because of its ultimate simplicity.
This simple content give us boundless imagination. It is like watching a scene from a movie. What is she looking at? Is she drinking cuppuccino at a cafe? This inspired me to create something simple but filled my imagination with stories. Thank you for such inspiring work!

Gina Garan's Choice

[Harumi Horikawa]

This is such a magical photo. I love the composition and the lighting. It reminds me of old-time fairytales. It makes me wonder: who is Blythe running away from? Or to? I'm struck by how the forest, though obviously human in scale looks as though it's doll-sized. The background is gorgeous -- almost like a painting. In every aspect this photo is magnificent.

Junko Wong Choice

[Isaline Aubin]

This is a photograph about nature, about being free, about feeling the sky, about hearing the rustle of the grass, as much as it is about Blythe.
The color, the exposure, the composition arouses in me a feeling of peace and because it is a picture of Blythe, it also arouses in me a feeling of love.
As a photograph it is pure perfection.

  1. The prize for each awards are as follows. Congratulations!
  2. Miss Popularity
    1 CWC Limited Edition Neo Blythe
    10000 yen worth gift certificate available at CWC produced shop "Junie Moon"
  3. Peter(Shinnosuke Ikehata)'s Choice
    1 CWC Limited Edition Petite Blythe
    5000 yen worth gift certificate available at CWC produced shop "Junie Moon"
  4. Q-pot.'s Choice
    1 CWC Limited Edition Petite Blythe
    5000 yen worth gift certificate available at CWC produced shop "Junie Moon"
  5. Gina Garan's Choice
    1 CWC Limited Edition Petite Blythe
    8 x 10 Blythe photo, photographed by Gina Garan.
  6. Junko Wong Choice
    1 CWC Limited Edition Petite Blythe
    5000 yen worth gift certificate available at CWC produced shop "Junie Moon"

The 40 finalists will receive a certificate and the photos will be exhibited at gallery LELE from 2007.12.11 (Tues.) until 2008.1.6 (Sun.). Also, one post card book with all 40 photos will be given to the finalists as a gift.

Please click here for 40 finalists.