‘The Art of X’ – A Book Genre Review
Dave explores the "Art of" book series—perfect for toy photographers, geeks and fans of Star Wars and Marvel films.
Toy Photographers Say Goodbye to Darth Vader Actor David Prowse
Toy photographers with love for Star Wars reacted swiftly to David Prowse's death, posting new images or reposting old favorites in honor of the Darth Vader actor.
Join the Toy Photographers Online Meet-Up!
While all activities will be virtual and socially distanced, this won't stop us from connecting, sharing our toy photography set-ups and collaborating!
Toy Photographers Pay Tribute to Dave Towery’s Enduring Vision
When I think of Dave Towery I think of the above quote. I wonder if he knew how much he influenced and touched other toy photographers in this community?
Thoughts On This Marwencol Photo and Mental Illness
Mark Hogancamp used his mental illness to create real works of art, and touched a lot of lives by doing so—including my own.
In Memoriam: Remembering Dave Towery
Dave Towery left behind a legion of toy photography friends. Maybe you didn't know him directly, but his work influenced so many toy photographers
Toy Photographers Conjure Halloween Spirit with Horror Icons and More
Each October, Instagram is rife with horror and Halloween-themed images from a wide range of toy photographers.
Toy Photographers Bring Michael Myers & ‘Halloween’ Film Series to Life
Who could be a better subject for this spooky season than Mr. Halloween himself, Michael Myers?
Why I Won’t Photograph for LEGO Anymore
After working with The LEGO Group's social media team for a couple of years, Shelly explains why she won't photograph for LEGO anymore.
Stellar New Sci-Fi Toy Line: “Age of Mecha” Kickstarter
Age Of Mecha™ figures and mechs appear sturdy and well-balanced on their feet, which will make for great toy photography.
The Salty Death of My Trusted Camera
Our cameras take a real beating, and sometimes they give the ultimate sacrifice for our art. This time my camera got a fitting send off.
Group Post: Modern Shots of Vintage Toys
The Toy Photographers team dug into our bins and unearthed some favorite vintage toys to shoot using modern photography techniques.
A Magical Contest: Win a Set of LEGO Harry Potter Minifigures
Contest Alert: Show us your magically-themed toy photography to win a set of LEGO Harry Potter collectible minifigures Series 2!
My Journey to Toy Photography: Scott Metzger aka @fstop_rebel
Learn how guest author Scott Metzger aka @fstop_rebel went from art gallerist to toy photographer in two short years.
Toy Photographers Pay Tribute to ‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman
The untimely death of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman hit the toy photography community hard. We process grief through art.
Meet Custom LEGO Star Wars MOC Builder @billsbrickz
Anthony Bill @billsbrickz creates LEGO MOC Star Wars dioramas. See his detailed, fan-built brick scenes and discover which is his favorite!
Hiding the Joints: My Answer to an Existential Toy Photography Question
When I started shooting action figures, I quickly came across an existential question that I needed to solve for myself: Should I hide the joints in the figures when I post-process the photos, or should I leave them as is?
The Women Behind Steff’s Baer Necessities Podcast
Have you heard about the new podcast Steff's Baer Necessities? [...]
Snake Eyes Epic Action Figure Photography Extravaganza
Snake Eyes is back in a big way, thanks to Hasbro's new 6-inch G.I. Joe Classified Series action figure.
Toy Photography Studio Tour: Studio Dave
Dave does most of his creative and toy photography work in his basement, aka "Studio Dave." Enjoy a no-holds-barred tour of his creative home.