A Resource For Toy Photographers
Just Another Rear Window
Made in 2023, revised in 2026, here is a very short noir narrative. At night, I often see windows seemingly float in the dark; that was my starting point. Using a window also allowed me [...]
Rebrickable for Toy Photographers
Do you photograph LEGO or other brick-built toys? If so, have you checked out Rebrickable? Rebrickable is an absolute treasure trove of downloadable MOC (“my own creation”, custom designs created by LEGO builders) instructions and [...]
Why Toy Photography is Meaningful to Me
As a relatively new photographer of toys, I want to share why toy photography is meaningful to me. Part of the attraction of toys as a subject, it that I'm able to create images that [...]
Photography Workshops
Do you love toy photography? Do you want to connect and learn from other toy photographers? Then Shelly Corbett invites you to join her for one of her super fun and inspiring workshop. Each workshop is organized around an idea designed to inspire your creativity. Learn and grow through creating and sharing your toy photography in a supportive and encouraging space.
Toy Photography Tips and Tricks
We have a wide variety of educational toy photography posts on the site to help you learn how to capture all kinds of photos. Learn How to Photograph LEGO Cities, Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, How to Use Intentional Camera Movement, Customizing 6-Inch Action Figures and more!
Toy Photography Workshops
Do you love toy photography? Do you want to connect and learn from other toy photographers? Then I invite you to join me for a super fun and inspiring 12-week workshop where we will explore the intersection of play and photography. Learn and grow through creating and sharing your toy photography in a supportive and encouraging space.
Toy Photo Feature Friday
Feature Friday: Andy @clarkenwellsDK
Hi there, my name is Andy or @ClarkenwellsDK over on the gram and I’m from the south of the UK. When I’m not shooting I’m painting wobbly lines on the roads as a surface marking [...]
We are excited to start showcasing more of the talented artists in the Toy Photographers community with our new Friday features!
More Toy Photography Adventures
Calling all toy photographers
Thank you for continuing to read The Toy Photographers Blog. When I started this blog so many years ago I had know idea what we would grow into. The blog is both historical document and [...]
Lego Magic of Disney 21352 review
Lego Ideas Magic of Disney… what more do we need in a sentence than Disney, Lego and magic! This set was released on 1 October 2024 and is a LEGO Ideas build with 1103 pieces. [...]
LEGO One Piece: Buggy the Clown’s Circus Tent
LEGO One Piece: Buggy the Clown’s Circus Tent is a lot of fun to capture photos of and build. The set is packed with playful color, exaggerated shapes, and fun textures that perfectly capture Buggy’s [...]
Review Lego Wall-e and Eve (43279)
I am a big WALL-E fan, so having this set (Lego 43279) on hand to do a review was a lot of fun and inspiring. I have watched the movie countless times and coming up [...]
Fun with Fungi: Mushrooms and Toy Photography
One of the reasons I love macro photography is because it is a glimpse into a whole new world. This autumn I have been capturing more macro photos of mushrooms after a photo trip to [...]
Review: LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut (31152)
It turns out that the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Astronaut (#31152) is a set full of photographic opportunities. When I was offered an opportunity to review a LEGO set I was attracted to this astronaut [...]
Exploring the Red Thread
Exploring the Red Thread is one of my workshops where ideas come to life. How do I know? Because earlier this year I took one of my own workshops due to a creative slump [gasp!]. [...]
Thanksgiving at Deadpool’s House
Deadpool decided to host Thanksgiving this year, and somehow, everyone showed up: Wolverine, Spider-Man, Cable, Rocket, Cosmo, and even Baby Groot, who brought his own taco. Against all odds, the dinner started off pretty normal. [...]