Casting a Spell: Photoshop vs Practical Effects (Part 2)
I have always been fascinated by the way different photographers go about making their images.
Tag: action figures
Toying with bright ideas: layered light
In today’s post, I want to show you a technique that I use a lot for my toy photography. I call it the layered light method and was introduced to it by Justin @justineastmanmedia, a very talented digital artist and toy photographer. I’ve used it for several photos that I …
Mad Scientist’s notes
“My name is Dr. Curtis Connors. And yes, I’m left-handed. But I’m not a cripple, I’m a scientist, the world’s foremost authority on Herpetology, that’s Reptiles for those who don’t know. I want to fix myself, create a World Without Weakness!” “What you see here is a computer model of a …
The toys that bind us
This hobby of toy photography is a fascinating thing — a large group of people around the world taking pictures of small, lifeless objects. I have mentioned in a previous post (click here to read) that it has forged unlikely friendships from all walks of life and corners of the …
The Winner Is…
Over the past month I have had the privilege to receive a couple significant awards for my photography. Despite being pretty cool from a personal perspective, I think they have significance for toy photographers being seen as a legitimate art form. But first, let me go over the awards. Guru …
A Toy Photography Workshop
I may have created a toy photography monster. Last week I travelled to Orlando to hang out with an amazing group of photography friends that we refer to as the Scavengers. This is the group of awesome folks that got me into photography in the first place, and many are …
Metaphors of Life
Thanks for your attention! Ann @Miss_Feklista
Adding Z-Axis Motion
One of the ways to add energy to a photo is to introduce a sense of motion.
Reflections Of A Toy Safari – 2019 edition
I am quite convinced that there are few things better than hanging out with other creatives and engaging in ones art with them.
Packing For A Toy Safari: A Retrospective
My last post was all about my thoughts on which toys to pack for the Utah Toy Photo Safari.
Prepping for a toy safari
Whenever I plan a trip the question of which figures I should bring inevitably rears its ugly head.
Podcast 54: From LEGO to Action Figures with Dave DeBaermaeker
On this week’s show, Dave DeBaermaeker returns to help me explore our history with shooting both LEGO and action figures.
Travel Photography
I have never been super comfortable taking toy photos out in public, especially when I travel. I have done so from time to time, but normally when I felt I could do it and escape notice. Its not that I am ashamed of taking photos of toys, I just dislike …
Podcast 53 – Jax Navarro (@PlasticAction) Interview
This week on the podcast, I finally got the chance to sit down with one of my favorite action figure photographers, Jax Navarro.
Lume Cube Light Shaping Tools: A Review
It is no secret to frequent readers of Toy Photographers that we are big fans of Lume Cube lights. Their size and power are well suited for toy photography. Recently Lume Cube has sent us some new attachments to review.
Playing With A Single Light Source
At the risk of starting a post with a silly pun, playing with light can be illuminating. How light plays off a figure can dramatically change the mood of an image. A good understanding of light is a powerful tool for a photographer, however it can be hard to understand, …
Behind the scenes: after the snap
Recently I created an image based off of Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet story (as featured in Avengers: Infinity War, and the Marvel comic books).
Creative slump: a survival guide
As of the time I am writing this, I have not made any significant new art for well over a month.
Podcast 37 – Dave DeBaeremaeker Interview
This is a podcast episode six months in the making! After inviting Dave DeBaeremaeker onto the show in person at the Oregon Toy Photo Safari this May, we were finally able to sit down and record an interview.
What was I trying to say?
“Behind the scenes” is not only about finding the right toys, building sets, lighting, and camera operation – it is also about intellectual processes.