A Resource For Toy Photographers
If Rembrandt Painted Spaceships
Try using Rembrandt-style photography lighting, not on portraits but on miniature models to recreate a certain galaxy far, far away.
Expanding Depth of Field with Focus Stacking
Getting close to toys for that epic shot means fighting a narrow depth of field. Learn focus stacking for a handy way to widen your focus.
Toy Photographers Podcast: The ‘Newbies’ Talk Toys!
In this episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, the newbies talk toys. Ariel and Terri discus which toy(s) best serve their purpose.
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
Your Desert Island Lens?
One of the most frequently asked questions of a photographer is about naming their favorite lens. A favorite lens is a very personal choice, and you can bet that if you ask five photographers this [...]
“The Forgotten” Series – A LEGO Clone Wars Story
Explore the gritty world of Star Wars clone combat through the lens of @tiermir (Ryan), our six image narrative guest!
How to Extend DoF with Tilt
Last week, I was chatting with Shelly about an upcoming photography challenge here on Toy Photographers which piqued my interest. I won’t spoil it, but the idea sent me rifling through the drawers of photo [...]
Review: Disney Toybox Darth Vader vs Hasbro’s Galaxy of Adventures
Today, I'm taking a look at two different interpretations of Star Wars' most infamous Sith Lord, Darth Vader. I'll be comparing The Hasbro Galaxy of Adventures Darth Vader (MSRP $9.99) to the Disney Store, ToyBox [...]
Judge Me by My Size, Do You? (A jANTMANuary Story)
To celebrate one of January's most popular photo challenges, we invited DoctorNvermore to share a few of his favorite #jantmanury photos.
Looking Forward to 2020
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020. A lot of people use this time of year to to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new year. When it comes to my creative [...]
Podcast 77 – Recapping 2019 with Kristina Alexanderson
Hello, dear podcast listeners, and happy new year! After taking a much-needed break over the holidays, we are back and excited for what’s to come in Year three (can you believe it?) of the show. [...]
The Artist’s Mystery: Altered Dreams
Teddi Deppner and Ann Miss_Feklista collaborate on "The Artist's Mystery" story. Will young James overcome his nightmares and find a direction for his art?