5 Things That Make Me Want to Quit Toy Photography (and 3 Reasons I Continue)
Toy photography gets me down sometimes. Here are five reasons why I want to quit the hobby, and three reasons why I keep going.
The Toy Photographers Podcast: #tp_mixtape
This week on the podcast, Sabrina & Shelly break down September’s community challenge: using music & song lyrics to inspire toy photography.
Toy Photographers Podcast: LEGO (71013) Marvel CMF
If you’ve been watching any TV in the past year, [...]
MeWe challenge: feet
How often do you notice feet? Your own or someone [...]
Toy Photographers Podcast : Back to Monochrome
On this episode of the Toy Photographers podcast, Shelly and Sabrina discuss the benefits of changing your camera settings to monochrome.
Building a Six-Image Narrative
Toy photographer Tobias M. Schiel explains how narratives can be constructed using pictures as building blocks.
Why Am I Still a Toy Photographer?
After nearly 10 years taking photos of toys, Shelly wonders "Why am I still a toy photographer?" Maybe her answers will help you!
Podcast: I Am Spider-Man
Recently Shelly and Sabrina sat down for a chat on the podcast about Spider-Man, self-portraiture and the #TP_IAMSPIDERMAN challenge.
Beta Testing the Lensbaby Obscura
Recently Shelly had the chance to Beta test the new Lensbaby Obscura lens. The experience forced her to embrace toy photography in new ways.
Podcast – a conversation with FStop_Rebel
If you read Scott Metzger’s post on the Toy Photographers blog, you’ll [...]
Podcast: A Conversation with Tobias Schiel
As the old saying goes, there are no original stories. [...]
Toy Photographers Podcast Roundtable – Creativity
This episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast is all about creativity: Where to find it, how to harness it, and what to do when it gives you trouble.
Exploring the Self-Portrait Through Toy Photography
What happens to your viewing experience when you see toy photography as self-portraiture? This is the question posed by Shelly Corbett.
Three Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creative Flow
Are you feeling creatively stuck? Are you unsure where to take your work next? Here are three simple ways to jumpstart your creative flow.
Learning to Embrace the Holidays
Do the holidays inspire your toy photography? Shelly is learning to embrace the holidays as inspiration for her own creative endevours.
Rainbows: Six-Image Narrative Challenge Winner
Congratulations to Tony Tulloch (@tonytulloch_tp), Joshua Kittleson (@thegreyklerik) and Sunny Ang (@zekezachzoom)!
Conversation with Vesa Lehtimäki
Recently I sat down and had a conversation with Vesa [...]
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!
Low-Key Discussion
Besides our talk about low-key lighting, we also explore how the pandemic is affecting our creativity and other dilemmas.
Tips & Tricks: Building Backgrounds from Your Recycle Bin
Toy photography doesn't have to cost a fortune. Learn how to build effective backgrounds using items from your recycling bin.