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Author: Dave DeBaeremaeker

Once upon a time Dave stepped out of the box and created something new. That worked out in his favour so he kept going. Now he is the founder and creative force behind Studio Dave. True story.
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Why Deadpool?

Why Deadpool?

Dave DeBaeremaeker January 19, 2021 10 Comments

Sometimes Deadpool is a good guy with a good heart. Sometimes he just kills for money. Often he is somewhere in-between.

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Boba Fett Lives On! A Mandalorian Toy Photo Collaboration

Boba Fett Lives On! A Mandalorian Toy Photo Collaboration

Dave DeBaeremaeker January 5, 2021 8 Comments

To celebrate the return of Boba Fett, I wanted to make a couple images to recreate the scene in The Mandalorian Episode 9.

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Photoshop or In-Camera? The Search for Superman

Photoshop or In-Camera? The Search for Superman

Dave DeBaeremaeker December 22, 2020 3 Comments

Dave tackles the death of Superman with two different toy photography approaches: 100% in-camera and with all the Photoshop bells and whistles.

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‘The Art of X’ – A Book Genre Review

‘The Art of X’ – A Book Genre Review

Dave DeBaeremaeker December 8, 2020 2 Comments

Dave explores the “Art of” book series—perfect for toy photographers, geeks and fans of Star Wars and Marvel films.

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LEGO Review: The Razor Crest (75292)

LEGO Review: The Razor Crest (75292)

Dave DeBaeremaeker December 1, 2020 2 Comments

The Razor Crest by LEGO (75292) is put through its paces in an in-depth review. Let’s see how it rated for playability and toy photography.

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Thoughts On This Marwencol Photo and Mental Illness

Thoughts On This Marwencol Photo and Mental Illness

Dave DeBaeremaeker November 24, 2020 Leave a comment

Mark Hogancamp used his mental illness to create real works of art, and touched a lot of lives by doing so—including my own.

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Deadpool and the Anti-Heroes

Deadpool and the Anti-Heroes

Dave DeBaeremaeker November 11, 2020 3 Comments

Celebrate the wonders of Rock ‘n’ Roll with a six-image narrative with Deadpool recreating some classic rock-god poses.

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Reflector: Your Enlightened Friend

Reflector: Your Enlightened Friend

Dave DeBaeremaeker November 10, 2020 2 Comments

Learn how to use reflectors to turn flat images into well-lit masterpiece, all without the need for additional artificial lights.

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Making Use of Toy Box Detritus

Making Use of Toy Box Detritus

Dave DeBaeremaeker November 3, 2020 8 Comments

Everyone has those little bits from toys they don’t really want or need. Sometimes this detritus become useful. This is one of those times.

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Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, Part 2: Modifiers

Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, Part 2: Modifiers

Dave DeBaeremaeker October 27, 2020 Leave a comment

Light can be daunting for the beginner to understand. This post offers Dave’s advice for beginners to help remove the mystery of lighting.

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Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, Part 1: Angles

Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, Part 1: Angles

Dave DeBaeremaeker October 23, 2020 2 Comments

Light can be daunting for the beginner to understand. Enjoy this essential guide to lighting for new toy photographers.

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BAAM! Create Practical Sand Effects in Your Toy Photos

BAAM! Create Practical Sand Effects in Your Toy Photos

Dave DeBaeremaeker October 13, 2020 4 Comments

Practical effects can be fun. The BAAM! drain cleaner is useful for adding a burst of compressed air to energize your toy photography.

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The Salty Death of My Trusted Camera

The Salty Death of My Trusted Camera

Dave DeBaeremaeker October 1, 2020 8 Comments

Our cameras take a real beating, and sometimes they give the ultimate sacrifice for our art. This time my camera got a fitting send off.

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Quick Tips: Shooting Toys in the Snow

Quick Tips: Shooting Toys in the Snow

Dave DeBaeremaeker September 29, 2020 One Comment

Toy photography in the snow is a great deal of fun. These tips will help make the most out of your next winter shoot.

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Hockey: How I Got the Shot

Hockey: How I Got the Shot

Dave DeBaeremaeker September 15, 2020 Leave a comment

Follow along as Dave builds his own hockey rink, including a net, to celebrate the return of the NHL playoffs with toy photography.

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Hiding the Joints: My Answer to an Existential Toy Photography Question

Hiding the Joints: My Answer to an Existential Toy Photography Question

Dave DeBaeremaeker August 18, 2020 One Comment

When I started shooting action figures, I quickly came across an existential question that I needed to solve for myself: Should I hide the joints in the figures when I post-process the photos, or should I leave them as is?

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Toy Photography Studio Tour: Studio Dave

Toy Photography Studio Tour: Studio Dave

Dave DeBaeremaeker August 4, 2020 3 Comments

Dave does most of his creative and toy photography work in his basement, aka “Studio Dave.” Enjoy a no-holds-barred tour of his creative home.

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Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 4 of 4

Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 4 of 4

Dave DeBaeremaeker July 28, 2020 2 Comments

Properly scaled backgrounds are hard to find. This tutorial series walks through building a simple diorama for 6″ action figures.

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Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 3 of 4

Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 3 of 4

Dave DeBaeremaeker July 21, 2020 2 Comments

Properly scaled backgrounds are hard to find. This tutorial series walks through building a simple diorama that is properly scaled for 6″ action figures.

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Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 2 of 4

Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 2 of 4

Dave DeBaeremaeker July 14, 2020 Leave a comment

Properly scaled backgrounds are hard to find. This series walks through building a simple diorama that is properly scalled for 6″ action figures.

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