Create Work That Is Worthy
What does it mean to create work that is worthy? Shelly asks if a toy photograph can be more than just a toy. Can you also photograph a feeling?
Irish Arts Council Funds Brian Hickey’s Inspired Sci-Fi Toy Photos
Toy photographer Brian Hickey (@brianthehick) received the Arts Council of Ireland’s COVID-19 Crisis Response Award for his inspiring sci-fi pulp photos.
Recap of Our MeWe Community Challenges
Join us for a recap of Toy Photographers MeWe community challenges. The last two months have been busy and we have the winners to prove it!
Customizing 6-Inch Action Figures with Jon Black (@12parsecscustoms)
Star Wars 6-inch action figure customizer Jon Black, @12parsecscustoms on Instagram, shares his process, sources and tips for making custom figures.
Toy Photographers Respond to George Floyd Murder, Protests & U.S. in Crisis
Toy photographers process George Floyd's death, protests and a country in crisis through an artistic lens, with no punches pulled.
Checking In from Quarantine
Quarantine takes a mental toll on all of us. Check in with Dave and see how he has been handling the stress, and learning to forgive a lack of creativity.
Toy Photographers Celebrate ‘The Mandalorian’ for Star Wars Day 2020
Members of the Toy Photographers team and some of the most talented toy photographers in the game celebrate 'The Mandalorian' for Star Wars Day 2020.
How I Became a Lensbaby Trailblazer
Recently I was selected from a pool of over 200 [...]
Using Pet Store Aquarium Accessories for Toy Photography
During a visit to the pet store for some goldfish [...]
Building My Own Background: Learn to Make a Diorama
One of the largest issues with toy photography, especially for [...]
Gundam: An Introduction for Toy Photographers
Gundam has been around for 40 years. That means 40 [...]
Film vs. Digital: A Psychological Study
Toy Photographer Matthew Wyjad examines the psychological effect of the digital age of photography, and challenges us to retrain our brains...
Toy Photographers Take On COVID-19 and Quarantine Life
Just like most of the world, the ToyPhotographers.com team is [...]
Protecting Your Creative Space: Social Isolation and COVID-19
As I write this, the world is rapidly shutting down [...]
Community Q&A: What Camera Do You Use?
The Toy Photographers blog team explains what cameras they use and why, with hopes their wisdom will help new photographers choose their own kits.
January MeWe Community Challenge Winners
This year started on the right foot with our 2020 [...]
What’s Your Dream Movie or TV Show Toy Line?
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!
Satisfying the Creative Urge When I Couldn’t Shoot
The very last thing I did in 2019 was break [...]
Enter the Third Dimension with Stereoscopic Toy Photography
Matthew Wyjad introduces stereoscopic photography and shows us how easy it is to produce toy photos that enter the realm of 3D images.
Lensbaby Lenses Take On the Melbourne Meet-Up: Part 2
I should start by saying that as much as I [...]