Making Use of Toy Box Detritus
Everyone has those little bits from toys they don't really want or need. Sometimes this detritus become useful. This is one of those times.
November 2020
October 2020
Toy Photographers Conjure Halloween Spirit with Horror Icons and More
Each October, Instagram is rife with horror and Halloween-themed images from a wide range of toy photographers.
The Scary Leap from Concept to Creation
Adam Burke shows a toy photo mashup three years in the making: Disney Toybox Monsters Inc. meets NECA horror's scariest killers.
Toy Photographers Bring Michael Myers & ‘Halloween’ Film Series to Life
Who could be a better subject for this spooky season than Mr. Halloween himself, Michael Myers?
Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, Part 2: Modifiers
Light can be daunting for the beginner to understand. This post offers Dave's advice for beginners to help remove the mystery of lighting.
Low-Key Discussion
Besides our talk about low-key lighting, we also explore how the pandemic is affecting our creativity and other dilemmas.
Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, Part 1: Angles
Light can be daunting for the beginner to understand. Enjoy this essential guide to lighting for new toy photographers.
These ARRn’t th’ Droids Ye’re Lookin’ fer
Tomek Lasek explores a strange and unique LEGO MOC set, combining the Star Wars universe with pirate aesthetics!
Imperial Keyboard Cleanup: A LEGO Six-Image Narrative
Troublesome Rebels have defaced Imperial property. Two stormtroopers perform cleanup duty in this LEGO Star Wars photo narrative by Tao Liao.
Toy Photographers Podcast Roundtable: Lighting
Join Dave, Oliver, Adam and Alan for a roundtable podcast discussion on one of photography's most important topics, lighting.
Iron Spider Atmosphere
Matt tries Atmosphere Aerosol for the first time with his new S.H. Figuarts Iron Spider.
BAAM! Create Practical Sand Effects in Your Toy Photos
Practical effects can be fun. The BAAM! drain cleaner is useful for adding a burst of compressed air to energize your toy photography.
Meet DTG Figures: Toy Photographer Turned Action Figure Customizer
When you've been scrolling through toy photographers on Instagram for [...]
Why I Won’t Photograph for LEGO Anymore
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.
Stellar New Sci-Fi Toy Line: “Age of Mecha” Kickstarter
Age Of Mecha™ figures and mechs appear sturdy and well-balanced on their feet, which will make for great toy photography.
3D Printing for Toy Photography: Baby Yoda Gets a Mando Helmet
Learn how Adam (@BurkeHeadToys) 3D printed a special Mandalorian helmet for his Star Wars the Black Series The Child (Baby Yoda) figure.
The Salty Death of My Trusted Camera
Our cameras take a real beating, and sometimes they give the ultimate sacrifice for our art. This time my camera got a fitting send off.
September 2020
Quick Tips: Shooting Toys in the Snow
Toy photography in the snow is a great deal of fun. These tips will help make the most out of your next winter shoot.
New Podcast Theme: LEGO Reviews
Introducing a new Podcast Theme: LEGO reviews. Check out Shelly and Marco's discussion about current reviews on BrickCentral and ToyPhotographers.com.
How to Photograph LEGO Cities
Learn how to effectively photograph large LEGO cities using a very special Ninjago MOC, from wide shots to details.