A Resource For Toy Photographers
Back to the Future Transformers Crossover: Gigawatt Toy Photographers Review
If you would have told 8-year old me one day there would be a Delorean Transformer I would have called you a big ole liar. Younger me would like to apologize because it exists now [...]
Drawing Inspiration from Pop Culture and Cult Classic Story Telling
October, the month of pumpkin spice, colorful leaves, and of course halloween; probably my favorite holiday as a kid. And much to my parents dismay I loved horror movies growing up, slashers, thrillers, and suspense [...]
Beyond the Six Image Narrative
Arranging six pictures into a narrative sequence is a story of its own, something I have covered here. But there is also a world beyond the six image narrative. If a six image narrative is [...]
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!
Monthly Online Meet-Ups
Starting March 20, I am hosting monthly online meet-ups in our associated MeWe community. These gatherings are a direct result of the fun we had in January. No one wants it to end! These regular meet-ups give us a chance to continue sharing and learning from each other. With the pandemic seeming like it will never end, such opportunities to connect (even virtually) take on higher importance.
Monthly Online Meet-Ups
Starting March 20, I am hosting monthly online meet-ups in our associated MeWe community. These gatherings are a direct result of the fun we had in January. No one wants it to end! These regular meet-ups give us a chance to continue sharing and learning from each other. With the pandemic seeming like it will never end, such opportunities to connect (even virtually) take on higher importance.
More Toy Photography Adventures
Question Answered: Toy Photographer vs Toy Collector
Your questions answered! "When does a toy photographer cross the line into toy collector?" Get my absurdly long answer here!
MEWE SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE – MIXTAPE
September was a fun month with our theme challenge, “Mixtape”, on MeWe. The community was invited to submit their images using music as a source of inspiration. I couldn’t say it better than Tomek himself [...]
Welcome to Mustafar: Diorama Building with Jelly
Don't make me destroy you, Master Over a few of my recent posts I've talked a bit about locations. From climbing mountains to disused spaces. But this time I thought I'd build my own location. [...]
The Toy Photographers’ #tp_mixtape The Playlist
Now, the making of a good compilation tape is a very subtle art. Many do's and don'ts. First of all you're using someone else's poetry to express how you feel. This is a delicate thing.Rob Gordon [...]
LEGO How To: Headlights on Headless Horseman
Enjoy our little tutorial on how to light the head of the LEGO Headless Horseman. We hope you'll laugh your head off while reading!
The Toy Photographers Podcast: #tp_mixtape
This week on the podcast, Sabrina & Shelly break down September’s community challenge: using music & song lyrics to inspire toy photography.
Feature Friday: Weston Wilkerson, @850SithLord
Meet toy photographer Weston Wilkerson, aka @850sithlord, and learn a bit about his work, process and journey through our Feature Friday Q&A.
Making a Tombstone Prop for LEGO & 6-Inch Scale
Learn how to make a tombstone for your LEGO and/or 6-inch (1:12 scale) action figure toy photography projects, just in time for Halloween.