Shelly

About Shelly Corbett

As the founder of the Toy Photographers blog and MeWe community, it i's my mission to support other creatives. I share the knowledge I've gained over 12+ years as a toy photographer and a lifetime artist. As a creativity coach I specializing in helping others be their best creative selves by telling authentic stories. I sell my original art and blank greeting cards online and through in person events in the Pacific Northwest. If you would like more creative inspiration, consider joining my personal mailing list. Information about my workshops, upcoming shows, work for sale can be found at shellycorbett.com

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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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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Podcast – a conversation with FStop_Rebel

By Shelly Corbett|2021-06-23T20:51:44-07:00June 14, 2021|Podcast|

If you read Scott Metzger’s post on the Toy Photographers blog, you’ll [...]

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Framing Your Toy Photography Subject

By Shelly Corbett|2024-07-23T08:18:25-07:00June 8, 2021|How To..., Visual Composition|

Framing your subject is an important photo skill to master. It tells your viewer where to look and what is important to you the photographer.

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Podcast: A Conversation with Tobias Schiel

By Shelly Corbett|2021-06-07T09:46:39-07:00June 7, 2021|Ideas About Creativity, Podcast|

As the old saying goes, there are no original stories. [...]

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Exploring the Self-Portrait Through Toy Photography

By Shelly Corbett|2021-05-02T10:51:00-07:00May 6, 2021|Photo Challenge, Podcast|

What happens to your viewing experience when you see toy photography as self-portraiture? This is the question posed by Shelly Corbett.

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Podcast: 365 Photo Project

By Shelly Corbett|2021-05-09T17:28:31-07:00May 3, 2021|Podcast|

On this episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, Shelly talks with Matthew Wyjad and Terri Greene Henning about the 365 photo project.

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Toy Photographers Podcast: Discussing Surrealism

By Shelly Corbett|2021-04-12T09:43:45-07:00April 12, 2021|Podcast|

On this episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, Shelly and Sabrina explore the links between Surrealism and toy photography.

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Three Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creative Flow

By Shelly Corbett|2021-04-02T12:33:36-07:00April 1, 2021|Ideas About Creativity|

Are you feeling creatively stuck? Are you unsure where to take your work next? Here are three simple ways to jumpstart your creative flow.

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Announcing Monthly Online Meet-Ups

By Shelly Corbett|2021-03-21T16:59:45-07:00March 4, 2021|Events|

Starting March 20, I am hosting monthly online meet-ups in [...]

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Favorite Photo of 2020 Podcast

By Shelly Corbett|2021-02-10T12:27:38-08:00February 8, 2021|Podcast|

In this episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast we celebrate our members favorite photos of 2020, submitted during the 2021 virtual meet-up.

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Learning to Embrace the Holidays

By Shelly Corbett|2021-02-02T19:30:18-08:00February 4, 2021|...of Interest, Ideas About Creativity|

Do the holidays inspire your toy photography? Shelly is learning to embrace the holidays as inspiration for her own creative endevours.

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Podcast: Exploring ‘Digital Minimalism’ by Cal Newport

By Shelly Corbett|2021-01-17T18:14:12-08:00January 18, 2021|adventures, Podcast|

Since Janan Lee is known for his occasional digital sabbaticals, I invited him on the podcast to discuss social media pros and cons, Cal Newport's book "Digital Minimalism" and how we can approach our digital lives with more intention.

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Our Toy Photographers Virtual Meet-Up Is Just Around the Corner!

By Shelly Corbett|2021-01-07T10:58:39-08:00January 4, 2021|...of Interest, adventures, Events|

Find out what's happening at this year's Toy Photographers virtual meet-up on the weekend of January 8–10, 2021!

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Podcast: Mythology and Toy Photography

By Shelly Corbett|2020-12-30T16:43:49-08:00December 28, 2020|Podcast|

This particular challenge to our listening community resulted in some very interesting images and interpretations of myths.

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