Planning, Improvising and Juggling Lights
Photographer Tobias Schiel shares some helpful insights into his process and how he gets such effective lighting in his famous Noir Suites.
Spidey Hop: A Marvel Legends Dance Sequence
Spider-Man and Gwen Stacy Marvel Legends dance together in this sequential toy photography story by Tobias M. Schiel.
From Reality to Models, From Models to Pictures
When building miniature dioramas for toy photography, a couple of things have to be taken care of—namely, lighting and perspective.
The Burlesque Investigations | Part Three
Previously: Private detective Jake Riddick returned to the theatre after [...]
The Burlesque Investigations | Part Two
Jake Riddick, a gumshoe from the dodgy part of town, has asked too many questions at the burlesque theatre, but he's back for more.
The Burlesque Investigations | Part One
Jake Riddick, private investigator in the seamier parts of town, [...]
New Noir Suites
A voyage through the night in six images: Where will it lead?
Photoautomat
Using the “Photoautomat” can be tricky. This six image narrative will show you why.
Noir Suites III
Tobias M. Schiel adds two more episodes to his ongoing series of Noir Suites six-image toy photography narratives in black and white.
Selecting the Right One
Toy photographer Tobias Schiel shares his process for selecting the best photo from a number of alternative versions. Which one best suits the vision?
Noir Suites II
Final Touch Red-Handed This is a sequel to the suites [...]
Noir Suites
Find Her! Easiest Case Ever
Tintin Travels Belgium
It was in the first post for this blog that [...]
Finding a Place in a World of Pictures
We're toy photographers, so it is not difficult to determine [...]
Cool Cat: A Portrait Session
This portrait session with Catwoman just happened. I had set [...]
Tunnel’s End
A six image report, and the final part of the [...]
Blue Lies
A six image narrative (or report) from the Zone.
The Zone
A six image report. Special thanks to Jörg Rudolph at [...]
What was I trying to say?
“Behind the scenes” is not only about finding the right [...]
Un, dos, tres – un, dos, tres –
A six image narrative by Tobias M. Schiel