Our outstandingly talented and creative artists have gathered for this new collective project in order to celebrate Halloween and give you some unforgettable impressions. We all know how John’s mysterious story started. And now let’s listen to our friend Tomek who has written an absolutely brilliant horror tale… Prepare to …
It was in the first post for this blog that I mentioned the idea of combining toy and ‘tourist’ photographs. This year I finally did it. Visiting Brussels, one of our first stops was the Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée where I got a mini figure of one of …
For my entire toy photography career any non-LEGO shot I took used pre-made models. Aside from some props, what came in the box gets put directly in front of the camera. I was inspired to try something new, and I ended up with this image: This post is a behind-the-scenes …
This week our very own Alan Rappa makes his triumphant return to the podcast! Hilarity and great conversation ensues.
It’s common knowledge that you not only buy toys in hypermarkets, but also get them as a bonus on purchases. However, some of these toys will make you laugh, and even little children can’t find them useful. BUT! I’ll show you the real exception! This collection is worth calling ‘toys’ …
When I got the chance to go to the LEGO House this year, there was one set I wanted to pick up. The little Architecture version of the house.
Call of Dooty – a Six Image Narrative by @DemarcationMedia
As a photographer who loves to toy around with lighting, I was ecstatic when Lume Cube asked if we’d like to test drive their new Lume Cube 2.0. James Gibbo, a veteran Lume Cube user, posted his thoughts on the 2.0 here, while I am approaching this as a complete …
I’ve been using Lume Cubes for many years. I loved the small square that punches out a massive amount of light. It was convenient, lightweight and was a major part of my wedding videography setup. Now, years on and with a new avenue of photography (toys), I’m finding myself using …
As I have mentioned before in previous posts, lighting in photography is king; without it, we don’t have photos.
I was not ladylike, nor was I manly. I was something else altogether. There were so many different ways to be beautiful. ―Michael Cunningham, A Home at the End of the World
When the owners of the LEGO Ideas Treehouse decide it’s time to sell, who will they find that could enjoy their forest home as much as they do?
Like summer before it, our latest seasonal podcast theme appears to have captured the imaginations of many toy photographers!
While autumn is painting the world in bright colors, the artists of the Toy Photographers community are celebrating the season of inspiration and mysterious stories. Dear friends, I created a special project for all of us. I hope you will enjoy reading, following and creating it. “The Story and You” …
When life gets busy, does your toy photography get left behind? Teddi Deppner shares her top 3 tips for keeping your toy photo mojo alive!
I’ve been a bit of a Toy Photographers community failure in the last few months. I’ve had a lot on my plate, and inspiration to write and join in the community has been hard.
I have always been fascinated by the way different photographers go about making their images.
When Dave DeBaeremaeker brought up the idea of a friendly, Photoshop vs Practical Effects post I jumped at the opportunity to join him.
If I fell in a dark and damp cave with Gollum, and he would have asked: What’s in there in your exquisite bag you carry, Precious?
As some of you may know, I suspended my Instagram account a week ago. I did this on the spur of the moment; I’d simply had enough.
