Toy Photography Studio Tour: Studio Dave
Dave does most of his creative and toy photography work in his basement, aka "Studio Dave." Enjoy a no-holds-barred tour of his creative home.
August 2020
Toy Photographers Podcast: Abyss – A Series of Choices
Enjoy Kristina and Shelly's podcast discussion about the deeper meanings that can be found in toy photography.
Building LEGO City Service Station 60257 – Set Review & Photo Narrative
It's summer, the perfect time to take your LEGO set on a road trip! Toy Photographer Teddi Deppner reviews the LEGO City Service Station...
July 2020
LEGO Space Rover Explorer 31107: A Toy Photographer’s Review
Tomek explores the new worlds with the LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Space Rover Explorer set 31107, including alternative builds, base and a patrol ship.
Photoautomat
Using the “Photoautomat” can be tricky. This six image narrative will show you why.
Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 4 of 4
Properly scaled backgrounds are hard to find. This tutorial series walks through building a simple diorama for 6" action figures.
Toy Conference Calls
Regular contributors Gibbo, Dave and Tomek created images of imaginary toy conference calls. Now we challenge you to do the same with our free template!
Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 3 of 4
Properly scaled backgrounds are hard to find. This tutorial series walks through building a simple diorama that is properly scaled for 6" action figures.
Create Work That Is Worthy
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?
I Gave a Frog a Hip Replacement: How to Repair Your Action Figures
With Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Bruce Lee for patients, Dr. Gibbo shares some helpful tips for repairing your broken action figures.
Tips & Tricks: Indiana Jones Sunset Silhouette Effect
Alan offers a simple tutorial for creating a sunset silhouette with your toy photography. All it requires is a light source and some household items.
Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 2 of 4
Properly scaled backgrounds are hard to find. This series walks through building a simple diorama that is properly scalled for 6" action figures.
A Prehistoric Discovery: LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils (21320) Review
Read our review of the LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils set (21320) from a toy photography perspective. There's a lot to like here!
Diorama: A Tutorial, Part 1 of 4
Dave offers simple tips for making a brick wall diorama for your toy photography. Part 1 of this four-part series covers carving the foam wall.
A conversation about “hope”
Kristina and Shelly continue their podcast series with a conversation [...]
Irish Arts Council Funds Brian Hickey’s Inspired Sci-Fi Toy Photos
Toy photographer Brian Hickey (@brianthehick) received the Arts Council of Ireland’s COVID-19 Crisis Response Award for his inspiring sci-fi pulp photos.
LEGO ‘Spider-Man: Far from Home ‘Stark Jet and the Drone Attack Review
Take a look at our review of the "Spider-Man: Far from Home" LEGO Stark Jet and the Drone Attack set (76130) from a toy photography perspective.
Take Your Toys to Work
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!
June 2020
Toy Photographers Podcast: A Conversation with Danny Neumann
Toy Photographers Podcast episode featuring a conversation between Danny Neumann and Shelly Corbett. Look at Super Neumanns & The Quiet Life of G Rider.
BTS: Painting & Weathering Action Figures
Adding paint to action figures can bring out detail and add an aged look. Dave tries painting and weathering a Black Series Baby Yoda figure.