Nel
& the dollz
Poetic moments,
miniature stories,
slow beauty
About me
I’m Nel,
A photographer of still moments, with a restless mind.
By day, I’m a civil servant who dreams of escape.
By night, I create tiny worlds with my dolls — scenes filled with softness, though my heart beats to the rhythm of metal and thrillers. I photograph high-fashion dolls not just for their beauty, but for the stories they help me tell. Melancholy dancers, dreamy sisters, wild hearts in quiet places... each shoot is a piece of a diary I never wrote.
I live in France with my husband, surrounded by books, rock (yes, even heavy metal), and three cats who think they rule the house (they might be right).Welcome to my little corner of beauty and contradictions.
Little moments - Photo book
My first photo book. 23 double-page stories capturing my dolls living their poetic weekend.
A tribute to stillness, details, and the joy of tiny things. Includes napping, daydreaming, cooking and gossiping with besties...
52 pages, 78 pictures, all taken by me.
To be released on September 8, 2025, on Lulu.
Meet my dolls, my muses
I've been collecting fashion dolls since 2017. Most of the dolls in my collection are manufactured by Integrity Toys, I'm a huge fan of this brand.
Each doll has her own spirit, mood and aesthetic. I also invented backgrounds and personalities for them.
Let me introduce you to some of the muses behind the camera. These ones have made an appearance -or more- in my book. But there are many more, that I may present to you later...Disclaimer : I am not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Integrity Toys, Inc. or any other brand.
PriyaFormer ballerina, embraced new life philosophy : carpe diem.
ColetteEx-model, would-be actress and crazy about her husband Rashad.
KumiColette's little sister : metal head and tender heart.
NaomiWorkaholic lawyer : lives for black coffee and style.
Eden and Lilith, the twinsEden the dreamer and Lilith the strong head : same face, opposite personalities.
TenzinFitness teacher : ex-womanizer and new romantic.
Gallery
A sneak peek of what I love to photograph (these pictures are not part of the photobook).
From bucolic portraits to romantic scenes, along with old Hollywood vibes and gothic, my pictures reflect my eclectic tastes and love for contrast.
Contact
Mail : [email protected]
You can also join me on Instagram, where I publish regularly.
I created the hashtag : #lazydollsunday to celebrate the art of doing nothing !