Dinosaurs Are in the House
When I got the chance to go to the LEGO House this year, there was one set I wanted to pick up. The little Architecture version of the house.
Category: …of Interest
How to Light your Dragon… The Lume Cube 2.0 Is Here!
I’ve been using Lume Cubes for many years. I loved the small square that punches out a massive amount of light. It was convenient, lightweight and was a major part of my wedding videography setup. Now, years on and with a new avenue of photography (toys), I’m finding myself using …
Under the Pink
I was not ladylike, nor was I manly. I was something else altogether. There were so many different ways to be beautiful. ―Michael Cunningham, A Home at the End of the World
Fitting Toy Photography into the Busy Times of Life
When life gets busy, does your toy photography get left behind? Teddi Deppner shares her top 3 tips for keeping your toy photo mojo alive!
Returning to #nofigurefriday
I’ve been a bit of a Toy Photographers community failure in the last few months. I’ve had a lot on my plate, and inspiration to write and join in the community has been hard.
Casting a Spell: Photoshop vs Practical Effects (Part 2)
I have always been fascinated by the way different photographers go about making their images.
Taking Control of Instagram
As some of you may know, I suspended my Instagram account a week ago. I did this on the spur of the moment; I’d simply had enough.
When Does Your Hobby Make You Laugh?
Whatever ideas we express through the prism of toy photography, this hobby is always a source of joyful energy.
The LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 19 Review
The LEGO Collectible Minifigures (CMF) Series 19 has hit the shelves! Let’s check them out!
Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife Review
Final Fantasy is an extremely long, very convoluted and barely coherent game series. There’s… uh…13 of them so far, I think? The only one that matters right now though, is Final Fantasy VII, because we’re going to be looking at the game’s protagonist Cloud Strife.
Traveling with toys
Traveling with toys is problematic. How many toys do I bring, which ones do I pack, what accessories are important and what additional tools will I need is just the beginning of my decisions.
Melbourne Meetup Updates
With the October the 19th Toy Photographers Melbourne Meetup just around the corner, here’s overview of the day we’ve got planned, including some of the locations, some of the competitions, some of the prizes, some of the activities. Yes, that’s a lot of ‘somes’, but I like surprises. And I …
Tintin and the Toy Photographer
Please excuse the break on the Harry Potter set reviews! I thought I would go for something a little different this week! Whilst I was on toy safari in Denmark this year, I did the typical toy safari thing and borrowed a few toys.
You Asked For It: Fett and the Fat Boy
On my last post, a review of the LEGO Creator Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, I got an interesting comment. I love getting comments on my posts, and I try to respond to as many as I can. However some comments inspire a more in -depth answer. This post is one of …
Choosing Big LEGO Sets as Toy Photography Settings
Bigger LEGO sets are fantastic re-usable toy photography settings. In this article, Teddi Deppner compares Bricklink’s AFOL Designer Program Eight Studs set and the LEGO Ideas Treehouse.
Exclu Collective: With Toys in Mind
I want to tell you about a new book by the Exclu Collective: With Toys in Mind Anthology. This is a collaboration between Jack Sturman, the founder of the Exclu Collective, and Dan Leonard who created the hashtag #withtoysinmind.
SH Figuarts Mario
I can’t count the number of times the SH Figuarts Mario has made his way into my online shopping cart, only to be removed for some other toy. So, when I stumbled upon him at my local toy shop at a discounted price, I didn’t think twice about snapping him …
The LEGO Ideas Tree House, from a toy photographers point of view
Clocking in at 3,036 pieces, and 19 bags (not including the two sets of leaves bags), the LEGO Ideas Tree House a beast. But how does the LEGO Ideas Tree House work for us toy photographers? Let’s get the non-toy photography stuff out of the way first… The set includes …
Keep Going – by Austin Kleon, a book review
This is a review of a new book by Austin Kleon, titled: Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad. This is the third book in a series that includes Steal like an Artist and Show Your Work. I’ll be honest, even though I like the …
BMW And The Fett
A while ago I was browsing all the options at the LEGO store, and I noticed something intriguing. I had an idea, and I had the strongest desire to see if I was correct. So I ordered a Technic BMW Motorcycle, and a Boba Fett buildable figure. I really didn’t …