A Resource For Toy Photographers
Forced Perspective Toy Photography
One of my favorite things about toy photography is the complete freedom you have in bringing your ideas to life. If you can envision the image in your mind’s eye, chances are you can translate it [...]
Four Seasons: A LEGO 6-Image Narrative
Vernly the LEGO faun takes you on a tour of the four seasons in this six inch narrative by Teddi Deppner (@mightysmallstories on Instagram)
Review: LEGO Star Wars 75319 – The Armorer’s Mandalorian Forge
The Armorer’s Mandalorian Forge (LEGO Star Wars set 75319) is a small (258 pieces) set that was released in September 2021 for $29.99. There are plenty of online reviews at this point describing the set [...]
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
Rom Spaceknight in: ‘New World’
Toy photographer Adam Ford takes us on a journey to new worlds using a mix of retro and modern toys in this six image narrative.
Building My Own Background: Learn to Make a Diorama
One of the largest issues with toy photography, especially for those of us who shoot primarily in a studio, is finding suitable backgrounds. I recently tried to build my own background using foam and some [...]
Gundam: An Introduction for Toy Photographers
Gundam has been around for 40 years. That means 40 years worth of giant mecha-based toys. But despite the sheer amount of Gundam figures available, I don’t see many toy photographers using them. Perhaps that’s because they’re [...]
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 [...]