LEGO Lunar New Year Traditions (80108) Review
Alan offers an in-depth review of the LEGO Lunar New Year Traditions set 80108 and takes some beautiful toy photographs to go with it.
Diorama Tips: Building Tinfoil Junk Piles for WALL-E
Alan explains how to make DIY tinfoil junk piles and cubes to create a diorama and accessories for shooting his Mattel WALL-E action figure.
5 Things That Make Me Want to Quit Toy Photography (and 3 Reasons I Continue)
Toy photography gets me down sometimes. Here are five reasons why I want to quit the hobby, and three reasons why I keep going.
Into The Extended Spider-Verse
I was so excited when I finally got my hands [...]
Gear I Bought After Hosting Instagram Livestreams: Part 1
Toy Photographers Instagram livestreams inspire and teach great toy photography, but they also turned the host, Alan, on to some sweet gear!
Disney Infinity: Breathing New Life into ‘Toys-to-Life’ with Toy Photography
Alan goes on a toy photography adventure with the long forgotten Disney Infinity Star Wars figures from the toys-to-life video game.
5 Ways to Share Your Toy Photography Beyond Instagram
Sick of Reels and the dreaded algorithm? Alan offers five alternatives to Instagram for sharing your toy photography.
LEGO 123 Sesame Street (21324) Set Review
Sunny DaySweepin' the clouds awayOn my way to where the [...]
Toy Photographers Podcast Roundtable – Creativity
This episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast is all about creativity: Where to find it, how to harness it, and what to do when it gives you trouble.
LEGO Minifigures Series 21 Goes Inside (A Review)
Toy photographer Alan Rappa brings the new the LEGO collectible minifigures series 21 characters indoors for this photo review.
Rise of the LEGO Resistance: I-TS Transport (75293) Review
The I-TS Transport is an original creation, designed by Disney Imagineers for the Rise of the Resistance attraction at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
2020 Toy Photographer Gift Guide
Looking for an affordable gift for the toy photographer in your life? This list works for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts--or treat yourself!
Podcast: ‘Traveling with Toys’ Show Notes
We had a far-ranging discussion that covered favorite locations, mishaps on the road, how we pack our toys and more.
A Belated Review: LEGO Chinese New Year Temple Fair (80105)
With the end of 2020 on the horizon, the time feels right for me finally tackle my long overdue review of the LEGO Chinese New Year Temple Fair set (80105).
A Closer Look at the Star Dusk Kickstarter from Fox Forge Toys
The Fox Forge Toys team discuss their Star Dusk Kickstarter campaign and plans for a growing galaxy of action figures, vehicles and more.
Toy Photographers Podcast Roundtable: Lighting
Join Dave, Oliver, Adam and Alan for a roundtable podcast discussion on one of photography's most important topics, lighting.
Group Post: Modern Shots of Vintage Toys
The Toy Photographers team dug into our bins and unearthed some favorite vintage toys to shoot using modern photography techniques.
Tips & Tricks: Building Backgrounds from Your Recycle Bin
Toy photography doesn't have to cost a fortune. Learn how to build effective backgrounds using items from your recycling bin.
Toy Conference Calls
Regular contributors Gibbo, Dave and Tomek created images of imaginary toy conference calls. Now we challenge you to do the same with our free template!
Tips & Tricks: Indiana Jones Sunset Silhouette Effect
Alan offers a simple tutorial for creating a sunset silhouette with your toy photography. All it requires is a light source and some household items.