Honey, I Shrunk Everything: A Tiny Trip to the Miniatures Convention
After a few pandemic-induced years apart, members of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts celebrated their 50th anniversary, some seriously small houses, and other diminutive curiosities.
Throughout my photography career, I’ve found myself drawn to what brings people together, and I particularly love a convention or conference—anything that inspires people who are passionate about a certain topic to occupy the same space. This has taken me everywhere from the floor of the Republican National Convention in Ohio, to a cannabis trade show in Times Square. In 2020, I relocated to Carmel, IN, a quiet suburb of Indianapolis. While driving through the downtown area, I would frequently pass the headquarters of NAME, the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. The organization connects people from around the country who build miniature dioramas and scenes. I knew I had to find out more.
Photo by Jason Bergman
Photo by Jason Bergman
This past Labor Day weekend, NAME held their 50th anniversary expo at a Marriott in Indianapolis. The event included workshops, kit assembly classes, and a lot of buying and selling of wares. This year’s theme was "Winter Wonderland," and finished miniatures devoted to it were featured in a specific room. I’ve never seen such beautiful, intricate detail, and engineering. Even at 1/144" scale, the model rooms looked so cozy and put together, I found myself wishing I could shrink down and take a nap in one of the mini beds.
Photo by Jason Bergman
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