A Resource For Toy Photographers
Spring with Mezco Toyz Samurai Jack
Samurai Jack follows a noble samurai who is flung into a dystopian future by the evil sorcerer, Aku. Determined to return to his own time and defeat Aku, Jack embarks on an epic journey filled [...]
The LEGO One Piece Windmill Village Hut 75636 Review
On March 10, Netflix released the Second season of One Piece called One Piece: Into The Grand Line that makes now a great time to remind people and review the LEGO One Piece Windmill Village [...]
Bumblebee has returned to pollinate
For the past few years I have been capturing Bumblebee the Transformer as if it were a real bumblebee pollinating trees around Seattle. It’s just a fun silly little shoot I do each year now [...]
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
Toy Photographer Feature: Matt McDonald
Hello! My name is Matt McDonald and not only do I post my toy art on this website and socials I also keep this website running. I live in Seattle, Washington, and have been a [...]
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
The Basics – Photographing toys in water
[updated March 2026] I’ve been taking photos in and around water for as along as I've been a photographer. There is something magical about water; the movement, the sound, the reflections. Being in and around [...]
Watch your back! A Six Image Narrative
We probably don't often look at the backs of minifigures. Even us toy photographers usually take pictures of figures from the front. Meanwhile, some figures have a lot going on on their backs! The designers [...]
LEGO Time Machine from Back to the Future Photos
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads! LEGO recently released the LEGO Time Machine from Back to the Future and our trusty toy photography contributors created some imagery to showcase this set. Chellie (@littleplanetchell) [...]
Toy Photographer Feature: Matt McDonald
Hello! My name is Matt McDonald and not only do I post my toy art on this website and socials I also keep this website running. I live in Seattle, Washington, and have been a [...]
AI is ruining toy photography [a personal viewpoint]
AI stands for artificial intelligence. It's the term that's thrown around an exhausting amount these days. It feels like a big marketing gimmick. Every company seems to be touting some grand AI feature that will [...]
One Piece: A Symbol of Freedom
Protests are making waves from Africa to Asia to the United States. While the issues driving them differ, the symbol being used is the same: a grinning skull and crossbones wearing a straw hat. This [...]
Photographing toys in real snow
Certain parts of North America have been getting dumped on in the last few weeks. Which is the perfect opportunity to take the toys outside for some cold weather fun! Here are a few tips [...]
What’s the best technique for adding haze to your scene?
If you don't already have a smoke machine, you're probably wondered where to start. What technique creates the best effect and how much will this set you back. In this post we’re going to explore [...]