Taking a Shot: How I Created Deadpool’s Bullet
A behind-the-scenes story of a plastic egg, spray paint, an inner voice, a Hot Toys Deadpool figure and how it all came together in a dramatic toy photo.
May 2020
LEGO Marvel Mechs Review: Spider-Man, Iron Man and Thanos
These LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Mech sets are easy, fun builds that suggest a lot of customisation and are chockers with ball-jointed articulation.
Metamorpho: A Day in the Life
Ever wonder what a typical day looks like for Metamorpho, the Element Man?
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Clock Tower (75948) Review
The front of the whole building looks stunning. Of course, the Clock Tower dominates, next to which the headmaster's tower crouched, together with a fragment of the walls, behind which the dancefloor was located.
Toy Photographers Podcast Episode 87 – Escape
In Toy Photographers Podcast Episode 87 - Escape, Kristina and Shelly discuss the idea of escape and how this theme can be expressed in toy photography.
Rotten Tomatoes: A Six-Image Narrative
I had this idea a while back and set aside a couple bunches of medium sized tomatoes from the market. They sat there and sat there and...
LEGO Hidden Side Wrecked Shrimp Boat (70419) Review
Explore the LEGO Hidden Side Wrecked Shrimp Boat for toy photography in this review.
Lady Death: A WWII Sniper Story in 1:18 Scale
Inspired by legendary Russian sniper Lyudmila Mikhailovna Pavlichenko, Oliver Peterson (@oliversees) tells a WWII toy photo story in 1:18 scale.
Checking In from Quarantine
Quarantine takes a mental toll on all of us. Check in with Dave and see how he has been handling the stress, and learning to forgive a lack of creativity.
Review: LEGO Frozen II Arendelle Castle Village Set 41167
"Frozen" fan Jana Sabé Skálová shares a delightful review and behind-the-scenes build of the LEGO Arendelle Castle Village set #41167.
LEGO Death Star II Battle (GWP) Set 40407 Review
Alan reviews and shoots the LEGO Death Star II Battle (GWP) set 40407, was available free with $75 Shop.LEGO.com purchases for Star Wars Day 2020.
Training Sessions with Yoda and Goku
Two of the most powerful beings in the universe, Yoda and Goku, get together and exchange some knowledge. Check out this action figure story.
Toy Photographers Podcast: COVID-19 and Creativity
In the latest Toy Photographers podcast: Shelly Corbett talks with Alan Rappa, Luigi Priori and Anna Bitanga about COVID-19 and Creativity.
Toy Photographers Celebrate ‘The Mandalorian’ for Star Wars Day 2020
Members of the Toy Photographers team and some of the most talented toy photographers in the game celebrate 'The Mandalorian' for Star Wars Day 2020.
LEGO Fiat 500 Review for Toy Photographers
Toy photographer Matthew Wyjad reviews the LEGO Fiat 500 set. From ease of build to design flaws to how well it works for 1:12 scale figures, and more...
April 2020
Film Noir: A Mood Study in Miniature
This six-image narrative by Polish photographer Zbigniew Dziok takes us to the dark side of the city with a film noir style and mood.
Shooting Into the Sun
Putting the sun directly in the background of your shot can make a dramatic image. Follow this tutorial to learn how to do it with your toy photography.
The Niece Collab: A Six-Image Narrative
This six-image narrative, featuring Owen and Claire's pursuit of the Golden Dino, was directed by the author's collaborator—hisfive-year-old niece.
LEGO CMF Series 20 Review & Feel Tips
Alan Rappaport digs into the exciting cast from LEGO's Collectible Minifigures Series 20, including feel tips, for the 10th anniversary CMF blind bags.
Podcast 85 – Photographing Spring
Spring is in the air, so you know what that [...]