Never a Forgotten Explorer
This addition to our six-image narrative theme is a post honoring the memory of toy photographer Dave Towery: Never a Forgotten Explorer.
September 2021
Question Answered: Would You Do Toy Photography Without Social Media?
Shelly asked, Dave answers: Would I still be a toy photographer without the larger audiences social media provides?
5 Ways to Share Your Toy Photography Beyond Instagram
Sick of Reels and the dreaded algorithm? Alan offers five alternatives to Instagram for sharing your toy photography.
LEGO 123 Sesame Street (21324) Set Review
Sunny DaySweepin' the clouds awayOn my way to where the [...]
Feature Friday: Robert Whitehead, @shundeez_official
Get to know LEGO and action figure toy photographer Robert Whitehead aka @shundeez_official and his work from Cape Town, South Africa.
Hobby vs. Hobby: Hand-Carved Robots for Toy Photography
quickly snowballed to something bigger. As I began exploring different characters and subjects I knew that eventually I would carve something toylike...
Super7 TMNT Ultimates Michelangelo Review
We take a good look at the Super7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimates action figure version of TMNT fan-favorite Michelangelo.
Review: The Fab 5 Loft (Queer Eye Apartment) LEGO Set 10291
YAAAS queen! Read our review of LEGO The Fab 5 Loft set 10291. If you are a fan of the Netflix show Queer Eye, you won't want to miss this.
Toy Photographers Podcast: LEGO (71013) Marvel CMF
If you’ve been watching any TV in the past year, [...]
MeWe challenge: feet
How often do you notice feet? Your own or someone [...]
Toy Photographers Podcast: Music & Lyrics Photo Challenge
In the month of September, Sabrina and Shelly challenge you to create toy photos based on song lyrics. Tag podcast submissions #tp_mixtape.
Location, Location, Location: There’s Always a Spot to Shoot Toys
You don't need to find the most incredible location to create successful outdoor toy photos. Use what's available to your best advantage!
Captain America & Hydra Face-Off Set 76189 LEGO Review
Read our review of LEGO Marvel Captain America & Hydra Face-Off set 76189 and check out some cool minifigures and toy photography.
An Istar in a Reasonably Priced Car
Gandalf is a wizard, which collectively are known as the Istar in Middle Earth lore, and he's driving a Barbie car. What else do you need?
An Alternative Take on Bringing Toys on Vacation
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
Get to know Alice Anderson, aka @curriousherring, and the amazing toy photography that earned her a spot as Nintendo UK brand ambassador!
Red-Handed
It was about time for something new. Instead of elaborate [...]
August 2021
Spring Lantern Festival: LEGO Set 80107 Review
Read our toy photography-based review of the exciting LEGO Spring Lantern Festival set 80107, with added minifigures and lots of pictures.
Meet the Marvel Studios LEGO Minifigures 71031 and Feel Guide
Sabrina Perry and Alan Rappa unbox LEGO's Marvel Studios CMF series. Also get tips for finding the minifigures you want with our feel guide.
Review: LEGO Star Wars AT-AT vs. Tauntaun Microfighters Set 75298
A quick review of the LEGO Star Wars AT-AT vs. Tauntaun Microfighters set 75298, shot with flour and cotton balls on a kitchen table.