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My LEGO Photography Workflow
I’ll take you through my toy photography workflow from where I get ideas and inspiration, to how I shoot and edit, and ultimately when, where, and if I decide to share my work. I’ll cover each step in some detail including lens selection, evaluating a location, and basic editing.
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Shooting and Lighting LEGO Building Interiors
Shooting the interior of a brick-built scene can be very challenging for a LEGO photographer so I show you some ways to get those shots. Also, I share some tips on how to design MOCs for photography.
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Using a Phone Flashlight in LEGO Photography
Need a quick, hard light? You’ve got one on your phone and it’s perfect for lighting LEGO models.
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Bringing LEGO Minifigures to Life: Phone Photography Tips from k.c.legos
Learn LEGO phone photography tips from k.c.legos. Use angles, posing, and props to turn minifigures into cinematic scenes.
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Phone Photography Tips for LEGO Photographers
Learn how two top LEGO photographers, tongwars and edgy_mando, shoot with their phones to create amazing images.
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How to Take Better Photos of Toys with a Phone
Learn how to control how much of the scene is in focus and use composition and lighting to separate toy subjects from the background.
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LEGO Photography How-to: Create a Wintery Scene and Cold Weather Effects
Create a winter scene in a LEGO photo with simple materials, light, and mist. Plus, a few composition tips to make for a more interesting photo.
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LEGO Photography How-to: Composing for Storytelling
Composition and concept are key to a good photo. I show you the iterations of the design of this photo– how the elements were arranged– to serve the concept.
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LEGO Photography How-to: Phone Photos in Small Spaces
Understand when a phone camera is the best tool to use for a photo concept by knowing what it’s very good at.
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How to Get Good at LEGO Photography Fast
The fastest way to improve at anything is to practice without friction. With LEGO photography, that means having a scene ready to shoot at any time, so you’re spending your energy on the craft instead of the setup.
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Different Types of LEGO Photography
LEGO photography is more than simple minifigure portraits in nature. Discover the different styles, themes, and subjects of shooting LEGO models.
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Edit to Give Yourself Feedback on Your LEGO Photography
Editing your photos, especially old ones, can give you the skills to critique your own work.
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No Residue Atmospheric Effects for Toy Photography: SmokeNINJA Pro Review
The SmokeNINJA Pro with the Vanishing Formula Kit is the best portable fog machine for toy photographers who don’t want residue on their toys and gear or air out their small studios after every session.
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Budget Bokeh for Phones: Apexel 100mm Macro Phone Lens Kit Review
A hands-on experience with a $35 macro phone lens kit from Apexel for LEGO minifig photography.
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LEGO Photography How-to: Dry Ice Effect with the Smoke S
The LENSGO Smoke S creates fantastic atmospheric effects for toy photographers but may be overpowered for a small scale.
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How to Make Medieval Fantasy LEGO Minifigures
Where to source LEGO parts cheaply, what to look for, and how to elevate medieval fantasy minifigures with sheaths, capes, and custom designs.
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The Best Time for LEGO Steampunk Is Right Now
Three official LEGO steampunk minifigures available in CMF Series 27 and 29 and April 2026 BAM.
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Custom Pad-Printed Medieval Minifigures: Ktown Bricks, Cultbricks, and Yellow Brick Head
Expand your mini medieval worlds with third-party printed minifigs and parts that exceed LEGO’s own quality.
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Top LEGO Photography of August 2026
Immersive brick-built environments, beautiful lighting, and atmospheric effects in this month’s roundup of the best LEGO photography.
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Top LEGO Photography of July 2026
Dominated by brick-built environments and spectacular action and storytelling, these are the top 10 LEGO photos from the Stud Shooters community in July.
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Top LEGO Photography of June 2026
Amazing toy photography from the Stud Shooters community on Reddit for June 2026.
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Top Brick Toy Photography of May 2026
Every month, the r/studshooters community upvotes their favorite photos. The photos with the most upvotes rise to the top and are featured here.
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Travel Photo Contest | Win May Build-a-Minifigure Series
Post your travel-themed LEGO photo on r/studshooters for a chance to win the May Build-a-Minifigure series.
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Top Brick Toy Photography of April 2026
Every month, the people on r/studshooters vote on their favorite photos by hitting an upvote arrow on the ones they like best. The photos with the most upvotes rise to the top.
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