Low Key Toy Photography
“High key” and “low key” are creative styles that photographers [...]
High Key Toy Photography
“High key” and “low key” are creative styles that photographers [...]
Creating a “Noir” Style Photo
Before we get into the photo, let’s look at short [...]
Light painting and shooting stars
Luminosity class Being ambiguous I took this photo almost a [...]
A Practical Guide to Bokeh: Part 1 – Blur Control
Learn about how controlling blur levels affects bokeh in your toy photography, how to do it and some basic rules for the way cameras work.
If Rembrandt Painted Spaceships
Try using Rembrandt-style photography lighting, not on portraits but on miniature models to recreate a certain galaxy far, far away.
LEGO How To: Headlights on Headless Horseman
Enjoy our little tutorial on how to light the head of the LEGO Headless Horseman. We hope you'll laugh your head off while reading!
Using Smoke as a Light Diffuser
Dave uses smoke to diffuse light and create an epic image of Deadpool with glowing eyes.
Planning, Improvising and Juggling Lights
Photographer Tobias Schiel shares some helpful insights into his process and how he gets such effective lighting in his famous Noir Suites.
Reflector: Your Enlightened Friend
Learn how to use reflectors to turn flat images into well-lit masterpiece, all without the need for additional artificial lights.
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.
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.
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.