Here Be Dragons!
Creativity is a funny thing. Sometimes ideas seem to pop [...]
Creativity is a funny thing. Sometimes ideas seem to pop [...]
Learn to shoot into the sun for great effect, with Hot Toys Spider-Man as the subject!
Learn some valuable tips and tricks to get the most out of enjoying toy photography in the snow.
Recording ideas is one way to keep the creative flow running smoothly. Here are some ideas to make that happen.
Like many of us I shoot toys all the time. [...]
The end of another year is upon us. At such [...]
Getting close to toys for that epic shot means fighting a narrow depth of field. Learn focus stacking for a handy way to widen your focus.
Lens compression is a useful side effect of a narrow focal length. Learn how to use it for more impactful toy photography compositions.
A quick tutorial on controlling depth of field, an important part of a photographer's tool box that affects how viewers see our images.
Your questions answered! "When does a toy photographer cross the line into toy collector?" Get my absurdly long answer here!
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.
Shelly asked, Dave answers: Would I still be a toy photographer without the larger audiences social media provides?
Gandalf is a wizard, which collectively are known as the Istar in Middle Earth lore, and he's driving a Barbie car. What else do you need?
The 1/6 Gandalf the Grey figure from Asmus is one of the most detailed action figures out there. Dave gives a detailed review.
Dave uses smoke to diffuse light and create an epic image of Deadpool with glowing eyes.
Realistic props help sell a scene. Dave offers a tutorial for making properly scaled ancient scrolls for your action figures and dioramas.
Can reflections and glare from studio lights be tamed by spraying your toys with flat clear coat? Let's find out!
The new LEGO Imperial Probe Droid set 75306 looks good on the shelf. Dave puts it through its paces to see how it works in front of his lens.
For me, fighting the Beast without an action plan is like fighting a war with a spatula.
What better way is there to mark the occasion of my 100th post than with a picture of The Great One?