LENS, a photography blog feature of the New York Times ran a story highlighting the work of photographer Rebecca Martinez. The majority of her work is focused on the Reborn subculture – a close-knit community who collects shockingly lifelike handmade dolls of newborn babies. Martinez considers herself a member of this almost exclusively female group, and therefore shoots her subject matter with a certain degree of tenderness rather than prejudice.

The full story came be found here and to view the eerie portfolio click here.