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.
October 2020
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.
Get Noticed! 10 Inspiring Toy Photography Feature Pages on Instagram
Explore 10 Instagram feature accounts that will inspire and excite, and might even help your toy photography reach a broader audience.
Group Post: Modern Shots of Vintage Toys
The Toy Photographers team dug into our bins and unearthed some favorite vintage toys to shoot using modern photography techniques.
Arrr! LEGO Pirates of Barracuda Bay (21322) Toy Photography Review
Avast Ye, scallywags! Sit 'n listen t' a tale about th' ship faster than th' wind 'n th' crew nastier than th' sharks!
A Magical Contest: Win a Set of LEGO Harry Potter Minifigures
Contest Alert: Show us your magically-themed toy photography to win a set of LEGO Harry Potter collectible minifigures Series 2!
Hockey: How I Got the Shot
Follow along as Dave builds his own hockey rink, including a net, to celebrate the return of the NHL playoffs with toy photography.
Ahoy! LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Ship (31109) Review
Ahoy! Tomasz Lasek sets th' sails 'n goes on a long voyage wit' LEGO 31109 Creator 3-in-1 Pirate Ship! Come aboard 'n anchor up!
2 x 4 = Lots of Fun! LEGO Minifigure Accessory Packs Review
Joshua Kittleson shows the playability of two LEGO minifigure packs. Both the Avengers and Harry Potter sets have lots of photo potential!
So You Want a Beskar Mando? Try This Custom Black Series Project
Learn to turn your Star Wars the Black Series Mandalorian action figure into a custom beskar armor version with articulated cape.
A Brief Trip to an Underwater LEGO World
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.
My Journey to Toy Photography: Scott Metzger aka @fstop_rebel
Learn how guest author Scott Metzger aka @fstop_rebel went from art gallerist to toy photographer in two short years.
August 2020
Review: LEGO Jurassic Park T. rex Rampage Set #75936
Jurassic Park movie moments come to life in this review of the LEGO T. rex Rampage set #75936 by toy photographer Matthew Wyjad.
Toy Photographers Pay Tribute to ‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman
The untimely death of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman hit the toy photography community hard. We process grief through art.
LEGO Mars Research Shuttle Set (#60226) Review
Vaunted toy photographer Trevor Williams, aka @onesix_shooter, reviews and shoots the LEGO Mars Research Shuttle set 60226.