A Resource For Toy Photographers
Podcast: The “Newbies” Talk Editing
Toy photography newbies Terri Greene Henning and Ariel Figueroa talk about editing and post-processing images.
Shooting Spider-Man into the Sun
Learn to shoot into the sun for great effect, with Hot Toys Spider-Man as the subject!
Create Natural Posing for Your Toy Photography
Posing is the key to believability in toy photography. Check out this master class in posing your action figures by Ken Loh.
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.
More Toy Photography Adventures
Why I Won’t Photograph for LEGO Anymore
After working with The LEGO Group's social media team for a couple of years, Shelly explains why she won't photograph for LEGO anymore.
Stellar New Sci-Fi Toy Line: “Age of Mecha” Kickstarter
Age Of Mecha™ figures and mechs appear sturdy and well-balanced on their feet, which will make for great toy photography.
3D Printing for Toy Photography: Baby Yoda Gets a Mando Helmet
Learn how Adam (@BurkeHeadToys) 3D printed a special Mandalorian helmet for his Star Wars the Black Series The Child (Baby Yoda) figure.
The Salty Death of My Trusted Camera
Our cameras take a real beating, and sometimes they give the ultimate sacrifice for our art. This time my camera got a fitting send off.
Quick Tips: Shooting Toys in the Snow
Toy photography in the snow is a great deal of fun. These tips will help make the most out of your next winter shoot.
New Podcast Theme: LEGO Reviews
Introducing a new Podcast Theme: LEGO reviews. Check out Shelly and Marco's discussion about current reviews on BrickCentral and ToyPhotographers.com.
How to Photograph LEGO Cities
Learn how to effectively photograph large LEGO cities using a very special Ninjago MOC, from wide shots to details.
Get Noticed! 10 Inspiring Toy Photography Feature Pages on Instagram
Explore 10 Instagram feature accounts that will inspire and excite, and might even help your toy photography reach a broader audience.