A Resource For Toy Photographers
From fan to podcast host: 2021 with @theperrylegoadventures
For my last blog post of the year. I'll bestow upon you a few entries from my private journals that showcase my journey from fan to podcast host. Like, Emmett at the beginning of the [...]
#spacecowboysaturday
For this Six Image Narrative I was inspired by the #spacecowboysaturday on Instagram. You don't know what this is? Maybe you noticed the space cowboys and had no idea what they are up to? Well, [...]
Being a Lensbaby Ambassador has made me a better photographer
Being a Lensbaby Ambassador has made me a better photographer. Sure, with time and practice, we all get better at our craft. But being an ambassador for the company has forced inspired me, to get [...]
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
Film vs. Digital: A Psychological Study
Toy Photographer Matthew Wyjad examines the psychological effect of the digital age of photography, and challenges us to retrain our brains...
Toy Photographers Take On COVID-19 and Quarantine Life
Just like most of the world, the ToyPhotographers.com team is hunkered down while the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. In an effort to bring some much needed levity during this difficult time, I asked to the team [...]
Mia the Rabbit: Shooting a Custom Plush Character
Welcoming Mia Mia Rabbit is a small quiet bunny who loves to travel and eat sweets. Danboard—the cardboard box character from Japan's YOTSUBA&! anime—first inspired me to create my own character. I started shooting Danboard [...]
Podcast 83 – Toy Photographers Review ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
This week, we’re taking a trip to that galaxy far, far away for a special review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker—from a toy photographer’s perspective. […]
Join Us at the 2020 Seattle Toy Photographers Meet-Up
Its on!! I'm here to announce that we will be meeting in Seattle for the Sixth Annual Toy Photographers Meet-Up! Mark the calendar for September 11–13, 2020. I don't know about you, but I need [...]
LEGO Mandalorian Battle Pack Photos and Review
If you are like me and caught The Mandalorian fever and fell in love with Mando and Baby Yoda thanks to Disney+, you probably purchased the LEGO Mandalorian Battle Pack (75267) when it was released. [...]
The Floor Is Lava: Creating a Diorama for Multiple Scales
Remember that game played as kids? "THE FLOOR IS LAVA!!!" Furniture became the high ground where play and fantasy ruled the day. One of the reasons I (and I'll assume many other toy photographers) do this kind of work is just that - play and fantasy. For me its entirely detached from my career as a professional creative (although it does make use of related skills). Toy photography is a chance to create just for fun. And its a rabbit hole...
Protecting Your Creative Space: Social Isolation and COVID-19
As I write this, the world is rapidly shutting down due to COVID-19, the so-called coronavirus. Like many businesses, my office closed to encourage social isolation, and I am now working from home for the [...]