Shelly Corbett, Author at Toy Photographers

About Shelly Corbett

I'm the dedicated founder of the Toy Photographers blog and community, occasional podcast host, a Lensbaby Ambassador and Creativity Coach. I also run Creativity and Toy Photography workshops. In addition to sharing my knowledge of toy photography and the creative process, I sell my original art and blank greeting cards through various outlets. For more information about me, coaching and my work, please check out my website: shellycorbett.com

Minimalism in toy photography

By Shelly Corbett|2022-05-15T17:20:20-07:00May 16, 2022|Photo Challenge|

Welcome back to the toy photographers’ podcast! In this episode [...]

#tp_iamfeeling: A Photo Challenge

By Shelly Corbett|2022-04-12T17:27:28-07:00April 11, 2022|Photo Challenge|

We asked our community members to show us their feelings in the #tp_iamfeeling challenge. Check out our selection of amazing images!

Strengthen Resiliency by Continuing to Be Creative

By Shelly Corbett|2022-03-23T11:04:42-07:00March 22, 2022|adventures|

Join our challenge this month [and beyond!]. Show us your feelings about [waves hand wildly] everything! Make us feel what you’re feeling.

Toy Photography Meet-up: Northern California Style!

By Shelly Corbett|2022-02-06T21:09:32-08:00February 8, 2022|adventures|

Its been too long since we've had an in-person toy [...]

Podcast: #tp_sharinghygge

By Shelly Corbett|2022-02-06T16:52:37-08:00February 7, 2022|Podcast|

For our January podcast challenge Sabrina (@theperrylegoadventures) and I challenged [...]

A conversation with Tom Milton

By Shelly Corbett|2022-01-30T20:10:18-08:00January 31, 2022|Podcast|

Cinematic. That’s the word that comes to mind with even [...]

BrickJournal Collaboration

By Shelly Corbett|2022-01-22T15:09:06-08:00January 19, 2022|...of Interest|

Shelly Corbett shares her experience as guest editor for Brickjournal magazine.

Criticism: How to Find It, How to Take It

By Shelly Corbett|2022-01-27T10:30:09-08:00January 17, 2022|Podcast|

On todays podcast I talk with Alan Rappa, Sabrina Perry [...]

My favorite photo of 2021

By Shelly Corbett|2022-01-01T18:43:52-08:00December 31, 2021|adventures|

For our final post of 2021 I requested members of [...]

Being a Lensbaby Ambassador has made me a better photographer

By Shelly Corbett|2021-12-28T13:57:31-08:00December 28, 2021|adventures|

Being a Lensbaby Ambassador has made me a better photographer. [...]

Happy Holidays from the Toy Photographers team!

By Shelly Corbett|2021-12-23T19:20:32-08:00December 24, 2021|...of Interest|

Happy holidays from the Toy Photographers team! While the folks [...]

Thanksgiving Is a Great Day to Celebrate Both the Big and the Small

By Shelly Corbett|2021-11-29T08:50:59-08:00November 25, 2021|adventures|

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and a great [...]

Synchronicity: Stay the Creative Course

By Shelly Corbett|2021-11-04T10:39:31-07:00November 4, 2021|Ideas About Creativity|

Synchronicity is when two events happen to create a new awareness. Paying attention to it can help when making large creative decisions.

An Alternative Take on Bringing Toys on Vacation

By Shelly Corbett|2021-09-01T06:38:43-07:00September 2, 2021|adventures|

Mixing toy photography and vacations is a balancing act that rarely results in successful photos, but it's important to the creative process.

Feature Friday: @curiousherring

By Shelly Corbett|2021-09-22T12:18:41-07:00September 2, 2021|adventures, Toy Photo Feature Friday|

Get to know Alice Anderson, aka @curriousherring, and the amazing toy photography that earned her a spot as Nintendo UK brand ambassador!

An Introduction to ‘Masking’

By Shelly Corbett|2021-08-05T12:22:30-07:00August 5, 2021|adventures|

In an introduction to masking, Shelly explains how this concept from 'Understanding Comics' by Scott McCloud can apply to toy photography.

Back to Monochrome Photo Challenge

By Shelly Corbett|2021-07-12T15:41:14-07:00July 10, 2021|Photo Challenge|

In the month of July, Sabrina and Shelly challenge you to explore black and white photography. Tag podcast submissions #tp_backtomonochrome!

Why Am I Still a Toy Photographer?

By Shelly Corbett|2021-06-30T21:30:57-07:00July 1, 2021|adventures|

After nearly 10 years taking photos of toys, Shelly wonders "Why am I still a toy photographer?" Maybe her answers will help you!

Podcast: I Am Spider-Man

By Shelly Corbett|2021-06-29T15:09:31-07:00June 28, 2021|Podcast|

Recently Shelly and Sabrina sat down for a chat on the podcast about Spider-Man, self-portraiture and the #TP_IAMSPIDERMAN challenge.

Beta Testing the Lensbaby Obscura

By Shelly Corbett|2021-06-29T15:33:43-07:00June 24, 2021|...of Interest, Community Questions|

Recently Shelly had the chance to Beta test the new Lensbaby Obscura lens. The experience forced her to embrace toy photography in new ways.

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