I arrange dolls in fun poses and post the photographs I take. I don't think there's a problem with it. Can I do this to create a cover for a book I plan to sell? I could arrange the dolls so the brand wouldn't be obvious, e.g., Barbie versus another 12-inch female doll, but people might make an association with a well-known product. It's erotic fiction and while the image would not be intended to reflect negatively on the product, they could take it that way.
I've explored stock photos extensively and might have to create a composite of two or three of them if I can't use the dolls.
I've explored stock photos extensively and might have to create a composite of two or three of them if I can't use the dolls.