Film Noir or Not Film Noir: That Is the Question, Bub
Taking film noir-style toy photographs with the help of Marvel Legends Hugh Jackman. Action figure photography with behind the scenes insight.
April 2021
Dragon Ball Z Meet-Up Collaboration in Six Toy Pics
At the January virtual meet-up, Stephanie Baer, Don Langley and Cesar Leal worked together to create this Dragon Ball Z fight scene!
Adventures in Creating a Custom 1/6 Scale Action Figure
In search of a 1/6 scale custom action figure, Dave takes a shot in a dark and buys some accessories, and learns some things along the way.
A Normal Day at Hogwarts: LEGO Harry Potter Classes
Step into the Hogwarts curriculum with these LEGO Harry Potter classes, including sets Transfiguration, Potions, Herbology and Charms!
Three Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creative Flow
Are you feeling creatively stuck? Are you unsure where to take your work next? Here are three simple ways to jumpstart your creative flow.
March 2021
View from the Top: Toy Photographers Interpret ‘From the Top Down’
Enjoy this collaborative six-image narrative by three toy photographers interpreting the phrase "From the Top Down."
Group Post: The Meme Challenge
The internet meme has defined a generation. Now it's been redefined using toy photography and some added wit.
Review: LEGO Easter Bunny’s Carrot House 40449
Enjoy our toy photographers review of LEGO's 2021 Easter model, the LEGO Easter Bunny's Carrot House, set 40449.
Six Ways to Save the Earth (#4 will surprise you!)
At our first Toy Photographers Virtual Meet-Up of the year, we [...]
Making Studio Improvements: Custom Paint Shelf
Don't have a toy photo project? Improve your workspace! In this post, Dave makes a simple but important change to his paint storage.
A Day in Seattle with Spider-Man Miles Morales
Spider-Man webslings around Seattle in this photo series by photographer Matt McDonald, featuring the Mafex Miles Morales action figure.
You’ll Believe a Man Can Fly: How to Use Intentional Camera Movement
Tom Milton shows us how to use intentional camera movement to make his One:12 Collective Christopher Reeve Superman fly.
Non-Human
Three LEGO photographers teamed up for another six image narrative collaboration during the Toy Photographers virtual meet-up in January.
Review: LEGO Ideas Winnie the Pooh Set 21326
LEGO Ideas Winnie the Pooh set 21326 brings Ben Alder's project to the masses.
LEGO House Brick Moulding Machine 40502 Set Review
Tomek Lasek tries to make a full teardown of the LEGO House exclusive 40502 LEGO Brick Moulding Machine set and not screw it up.
Announcing Monthly Online Meet-Ups
Starting March 20, I am hosting monthly online meet-ups in [...]
Mixed Media: A Toy Photo Challenge Collaboration
At 2021's first Toy Photographers Virtual Meet-Up, we challenged participants to collaborate and create six-image narratives, each based on a short prompt. This narrative used the prompt "Mixed Media."
Nevermind: Deadpool and a Nostalgic ’90s Classic
Fun fact time: If you take two hydrogen atoms and [...]
LEGO Amelia Earhart Tribute Set 40450 Toy Photo Review
The third set from the LEGO tributes series commemorates Amelia Earhart, an aviation pioneer who went missing in 1937 during the trip to circumnavigate the globe.
February 2021
Mega Construx vs. LEGO: A Minifigure Comparison
The age-old battle between LEGO and Mega Construx rages on, but why can't toy photographers enjoy builds and minifigures from both?