Low Key Toy Photography
“High key” and “low key” are creative styles that photographers [...]
High Key Toy Photography
“High key” and “low key” are creative styles that photographers [...]
How to: Make a Moon Diorama
It has been just over fifty years since Gene Cernan [...]
Why I shoot anamorphic
The post I should have written a long time ago [...]
Portrait Photography on Location
I tend to write a lot of posts about finding [...]
A stunning location, messing everything up, and then saving a bad photograph
Last year I wrote a particular blog post and asked [...]
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.
In the Cabinet of Dutch Angles: LEGO On Tilt
Exploring the use of Dutch angles or tilt with LEGO photographer Tomek Lasek.
LEGO How To: Headlights on Headless Horseman
Enjoy our little tutorial on how to light the head of the LEGO Headless Horseman. We hope you'll laugh your head off while reading!
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.
Toy Photographers Podcast: LEGO (71013) Marvel CMF
If you’ve been watching any TV in the past year, [...]
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.
Planning, Improvising and Juggling Lights
Photographer Tobias Schiel shares some helpful insights into his process and how he gets such effective lighting in his famous Noir Suites.
Testing Flat Clear Coat to Control Reflections
Can reflections and glare from studio lights be tamed by spraying your toys with flat clear coat? Let's find out!
Framing Your Toy Photography Subject
Framing your subject is an important photo skill to master. It tells your viewer where to look and what is important to you the photographer.
2020 Toy Photographer Gift Guide
Looking for an affordable gift for the toy photographer in your life? This list works for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts--or treat yourself!
Reflector: Your Enlightened Friend
Learn how to use reflectors to turn flat images into well-lit masterpiece, all without the need for additional artificial lights.
Making Use of Toy Box Detritus
Everyone has those little bits from toys they don't really want or need. Sometimes this detritus become useful. This is one of those times.
Learn to Light Your Toy Photography, Part 1: Angles
Light can be daunting for the beginner to understand. Enjoy this essential guide to lighting for new toy photographers.