Forced Perspective Toy Photography
One of my favorite things about toy photography is the [...]
Create Natural Posing for Your Toy Photography
Posing is the key to believability in toy photography. Check out this master class in posing your action figures by Ken Loh.
Using Lens Compression to Control Your Backgrounds
Lens compression is a useful side effect of a narrow focal length. Learn how to use it for more impactful toy photography compositions.
How to Use Leading Lines to Improve Your Toy Photography
Learn how to use leading lines to instantly improve the composition and narrative flow of your toy photography.
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.
The “Toying with Bright ideas” series: Painting with light
Lighting, in photography, is one of those things that looks [...]
The Foundation Series: Sharpen The Concept
As I travelled on my journey as a photographer and [...]
The Foundation Series: Ideas Folder
Ideas come and go. Sometimes you can feel overwhelmed with [...]
What’s all that stuff in my bag?
I never thought I'd walk out the door to take [...]
Attacking Focus Stacking
Last week I struggled with focus. This week I’m stacking [...]
The foundation series: Hollywood blockbuster
Somewhere near the end of my time in The Arcanum, [...]
The Foundation Series: All Lessons Apply
This series is about sharing the lessons and insights I’ve [...]
Growing Little Worlds
Growing little worlds. Where have I we heard that before? [...]
The Foundation Series: Distractions
Thinking back on my journey as an artist so far [...]
What’s in my bag?
Its been nearly three years since I last talked about [...]
Practical Effects
Hi, my name is Joey and like to take toy [...]
How I have sculpted my picture
Behind every good photo there is always a good shower. [...]
Lensbaby Composer
I have two favorite lenses, my 90mm macro and a [...]
The Best Camera
You’ve probably heard the quote: The Best Camera Is the [...]
Aperture science
Authors note: Before going any further, you may like to [...]