Portrait Photography on Location
I tend to write a lot of posts about finding [...]
I haven’t bought a new action figure in 8 months – am I better for it?
The headline is true. I haven't purchased a new action [...]
What Toy Photography Actually Is (to Me)
Dave DeBaeremaeker explores his journey into toy photography and how it met his ultimate goals.
Forced Perspective Toy Photography
One of my favorite things about toy photography is the [...]
My First Steps into MOC for LEGO Toy Photography
When it comes to LEGO I've been collecting since the [...]
How to Make Olympic Ice for Your LEGO Minifigs
Learn how to create Olympic ice to enjoy some toy photography with your figure skating, hockey playing LEGO minifigures.
Up in the Clouds: Diorama Building
Learn to build your own sky scape out of cotton wool for a diorama, and then use it for toy photography and make the Razor Crest fly.
Recording Ideas to Keep Your Creative Flow Well Fed
Recording ideas is one way to keep the creative flow running smoothly. Here are some ideas to make that happen.
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.
The Not So Negative Space
An exploration of using negative space in toy photography and how it affects narrative, using action figures and LEGO minifigures.
Synchronicity: Stay the Creative Course
Synchronicity is when two events happen to create a new awareness. Paying attention to it can help when making large creative decisions.
Welcome to Mustafar: Diorama Building with Jelly
Don't make me destroy you, Master Over a few of [...]
The Toy Photographers’ #tp_mixtape The Playlist
Now, the making of a good compilation tape is a [...]
Disney Infinity: Breathing New Life into ‘Toys-to-Life’ with Toy Photography
Alan goes on a toy photography adventure with the long forgotten Disney Infinity Star Wars figures from the toys-to-life video game.
5 Ways to Share Your Toy Photography Beyond Instagram
Sick of Reels and the dreaded algorithm? Alan offers five alternatives to Instagram for sharing your toy photography.
Hobby vs. Hobby: Hand-Carved Robots for Toy Photography
quickly snowballed to something bigger. As I began exploring different characters and subjects I knew that eventually I would carve something toylike...
Location, Location, Location: There’s Always a Spot to Shoot Toys
You don't need to find the most incredible location to create successful outdoor toy photos. Use what's available to your best advantage!
The Queen’s Gambit: LEGO Harry Potter Wizard’s Chess Brought to Life
Taking inspirations, like "The Queen's Gambit," to create magic and contrasting photographs and bring Harry Potter Wizard's Chess to life.
Toy Photographers Guide to Framing: A Virtual Meet-Up Discussion
Sabrina Perry breaks down what toy photographers learned about framing their photos in June's Virtual Meet-Up.
Podcast: A Conversation with Tobias Schiel
As the old saying goes, there are no original stories. [...]