As some of you may know I suspended my Instagram account a week ago. I did this on the spur of the moment; I’d simply had enough. What I didn’t realize at the time was that by suspending my account I was actually taking control of Instagram and my social …
The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend – Henri Bergson Marco – The Aphol
Whatever ideas we express through the prism of toy photography, this hobby is always a source of joyful energy. I’m sure you have your favorite funny scenes or memorable behind-the-scenes moments that make your work special. Now I’ll make an academic presentation of situations that are far from serious. Elaborately …
The LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 19 have hit the shelves! Let’s check them out! Dog Sitter The Dog Sitter is dressed in overalls with a hat with a paw print on it, with her hair flowing from underneath hair. She comes with a double-sided face print, one smiling, the other …
Adam Savage, the famous MythBuster, is fond of saying, “I reject your reality, and substitute my own.” With clever use of toys and Photoshop, substituting one’s own reality becomes child’s play. Recently I got the chance to put this into action. While on vacation in July, I found myself in …
Traveling with toys is problematic. How many toys do I bring, which ones do I pack, what accessories are important and what additional tools will I need is just the beginning of my decisions. Then I need to start asking how much time do I need to spend with my …
“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 …
This week, Kristina and I are putting the relaxing days of Summer behind us, and going “back to reality” for this month’s podcast theme exercise.
Welcome to the Heartlake City Restaurant, one of the best restaurants where you can enjoy Italian dishes!
Since starting on this toy photography path, I have been collecting and shooting articulated action figures. If you listened to my interview on the Toy Photographers podcast, I mentioned how I loved having a physical toy that reminds me of my youth. And although I didn’t say it in the …
Another week, another Harry Potter LEGO review! This time I’m looking at The Knight Bus (set 75957), one of my favourite sets from this round! It’s not the biggest of sets, but that makes it perfect for sticking it in a bag and taking it out!
The Rescue A six image narrative by Molly Selan Do you have an idea for a six image narrative you would like to see published on the blog? If so, check out our submission guidelines. We’re waiting to hear from you!
Amazing news! You are invited to the Space Research and Development Complex!
July brought a real diamond to the creative Toy Photographers’ community.
The profile of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle is a classic sight on American highways.
Summer is in the air, and on the airwaves! The popular season is the subject of our latest podcast theme, and it turned out to be a popular one indeed!
Those who see my work often ask me, “What inspired you to build with LEGO and take pictures of your creations?”
“We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged” ― Heinrich Heine Marco – The Aphol
Clocking in at 3,036 pieces, and 19 bags (not including the two sets of leaves bags), the LEGO Ideas Tree House a beast. But how does the LEGO Ideas Tree House work for us toy photographers? Let’s get the non-toy photography stuff out of the way first… The set includes …
Hello, I’m Konstantin. For me, LEGO photography is not a hobby, it’s without exaggeration an integral part of my life. It all started in 2014, when I got the first smartphone with a good camera. At that time, I had no idea what photography was all about. I just liked …
