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

Why I Won’t Photograph for LEGO Anymore

By Shelly Corbett|2020-10-07T18:03:27-07:00October 6, 2020|...of Interest|

After working with The LEGO Group's social media team for a couple of years, Shelly explains why she won't photograph for LEGO anymore.

New Podcast Theme: LEGO Reviews

By Shelly Corbett|2020-09-27T18:19:46-07:00September 28, 2020|Podcast|

Introducing a new Podcast Theme: LEGO reviews. Check out Shelly and Marco's discussion about current reviews on BrickCentral and ToyPhotographers.com.

A Magical Contest: Win a Set of LEGO Harry Potter Minifigures

By Shelly Corbett|2020-09-16T11:10:35-07:00September 16, 2020|...of Interest, Photo Challenge|

Contest Alert: Show us your magically-themed toy photography to win a set of LEGO Harry Potter collectible minifigures Series 2!

A Brief Trip to an Underwater LEGO World

By Shelly Corbett|2020-11-29T22:10:52-08:00September 2, 2020|Six Image Narrative|

Using LEGO and the guidelines of our Six-Image Narrative series, Shelly Corbett takes a brief trip to an underwater world with her toys as her guide.

Podcast: Depicting Kindness in a Toy Photo Is Difficult

By Shelly Corbett|2020-08-25T20:05:00-07:00August 27, 2020|Podcast|

In the latest episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, Kristina and I discuss the images we create around Kindness, as well as two submissions from the community.

The Women Behind Steff’s Baer Necessities Podcast

By Shelly Corbett|2020-08-10T11:44:09-07:00August 10, 2020|...of Interest, Why?|

Have you heard about the new podcast Steff's Baer Necessities? [...]

Toy Photographers Podcast: Abyss – A Series of Choices

By Shelly Corbett|2020-08-09T16:17:28-07:00August 3, 2020|Podcast|

Enjoy Kristina and Shelly's podcast discussion about the deeper meanings that can be found in toy photography.

Create Work That Is Worthy

By Shelly Corbett|2020-07-16T21:15:53-07:00July 20, 2020|...of Interest|

What does it mean to create work that is worthy? Shelly asks if a toy photograph can be more than just a toy. Can you also photograph a feeling?

A conversation about “hope”

By Shelly Corbett|2020-07-05T11:17:57-07:00July 6, 2020|Podcast|

Kristina and Shelly continue their podcast series with a conversation [...]

Take Your Toys to Work

By Shelly Corbett|2020-06-27T17:03:10-07:00July 1, 2020|Six Image Narrative|

What happens when you take your toys to work? In a bid to stay creative and productive, Shelly takes her LEGO minifigures to work and finds out!

Toy Photographers Podcast: A Conversation with Danny Neumann

By Shelly Corbett|2020-06-30T13:41:19-07:00June 29, 2020|Podcast|

Toy Photographers Podcast episode featuring a conversation between Danny Neumann and Shelly Corbett. Look at Super Neumanns & The Quiet Life of G Rider.

Recap of Our MeWe Community Challenges

By Shelly Corbett|2020-06-22T18:01:09-07:00June 22, 2020|...of Interest, Photo Challenge|

Join us for a recap of Toy Photographers MeWe community challenges. The last two months have been busy and we have the winners to prove it!

What Is Normal and How Can Toy Photography Portray it? A New Podcast

By Shelly Corbett|2020-06-07T13:41:30-07:00June 8, 2020|Podcast|

Toy Photographers Shelly Corbett and Kristina Alexanderson explore capturing "Normal" in our chosen art form and discuss in a new podcast.

Toy Photographers Podcast Episode 87 – Escape

By Shelly Corbett|2020-05-17T22:03:11-07:00May 18, 2020|Podcast|

In Toy Photographers Podcast Episode 87 - Escape, Kristina and Shelly discuss the idea of escape and how this theme can be expressed in toy photography.