During a visit to the pet store for some goldfish essentials I discovered an entirely new realm of toy photography potential. No, it didn’t involve incorporating animals into my photos, but it did require ‘borrowing’ some accessories from the aforementioned goldfish. Aquatic ornamentation My plan was to quickly run in …
One of the largest issues with toy photography, especially for those of us who shoot primarily in a studio, is finding suitable backgrounds. I recently tried to build my own background using foam and some craft paints. This is the result. I got this idea from a channel I stumbled …
Gundam has been around for 40 years. That means 40 years worth of giant mecha-based toys. But despite the sheer amount of Gundam figures available, I don’t see many toy photographers using them. Perhaps that’s because they’re not ordinary action figures: They’re model kits. Don’t let that deter you though. There’s a lot …
Toy Photographer Matthew Wyjad examines the psychological effect of the digital age of photography, and challenges us to retrain our brains…
Just like most of the world, the ToyPhotographers.com team is hunkered down while the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. In an effort to bring some much needed levity during this difficult time, I asked to the team to chime in on how they have been handling their “social distancing.” Alan Rappa Schools …
As I write this, the world is rapidly shutting down due to COVID-19, the so-called coronavirus. Like many businesses, my office closed to encourage social isolation, and I am now working from home for the next month. My first thought was, “Woohoo, I don’t have to wear pants!” My second …
The Toy Photographers blog team explains what cameras they use and why, with hopes their wisdom will help new photographers choose their own kits.
Perhaps the most recognizable character from G.I. Joe, Snake Eyes has been one of my top five favorite characters since I was a kid. As of late there has been a decent amount of hype around the mute ninja, ranging from the new Snake Eyes movie set for release in …
This year started on the right foot with our 2020 MeWe community challenge. We embraced #jantmanuary and photographed our toys in the real world. But because we are an all inclusive community, we opened up the challenge to all toys. Of course we awarded bonus points if any entry also …
What movie or TV show would you love to get its own toy line? Here’s what 5 members of the Toy Photographers blog dream of seeing!
The very last thing I did in 2019 was break my foot. This was not my wisest move, and has lead to a lot of problems and frustrations as my ability to be creative with toy photography suffered as a result. I don’t recommend it. It was not a complete …
Matthew Wyjad introduces stereoscopic photography and shows us how easy it is to produce toy photos that enter the realm of 3D images.
I should start by saying that as much as I enjoy taking photos of my LEGO, a trip through my back catalog reveals a tendency toward something resembling product photography shots rather than art images. I have a little experience with macro photography beyond the minifigure. My go-to kit is …
Last year I traveled to Melbourne, Australia for a toy photographers meet-up and, with the help of the Lensbaby marketing department, I was able to take a few loaner lenses with me. I’ve done this before, so I had a better handle on what I needed to do to support …
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020. A lot of people use this time of year to to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new year. When it comes to my creative self, I dislike setting goals. Art is too much of a fickle mistress to plan …
Teddi Deppner and Ann Miss_Feklista collaborate on “The Artist’s Mystery” story. Will young James overcome his nightmares and find a direction for his art?
One year ago, I wrote a post called Five Words to Define a Year. Now, one year later, I want to spend some time revisiting five words that defined 2019 and see how we did. Were we able to challenge you, inspire you creatively or help you learn a new …
We had nearly 40 six image narratives published in 2019 by many talented artists in our toy photography community. Come see the whole collection…
From our family to yours: Happy Holidays! No matter what holiday you celebrate, the entire Toy Photographers team wishes you well! A little back story In August, The LEGO Group sent out a brief soliciting an image to be used for their holiday card. Members of Toy Photographers, BrickCentral and …
A Very Special Deadpool Christmas
