Choosing an interesting subject is part of the creative process. Making minifigs from parts is how I make LEGO photograpy more interesting. Here’s how I do it.
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Make 3 Early Modern Age Minifigs from the Sword Fighter BAM
I made a Green King, Swordmaster, and Noble to add to my minifigure collection out of the Sword Fighter Build a Minifigure character in the October wave.
How To Make Every Wolfpack Minifig Look Different
Create distinctive Wolfpack characters by adding a few official LEGO parts and custom accessories from Minifig Realms. Make a Packlord, Scout, Assassin, Stalker, Skirmisher, Infiltrator, Vanguard, and Raider to beef up your collection. Links to buy parts are included.
How to Make Medieval Minifigs from the Shrek CMF
The LEGO Shrek CMF includes lots of great parts for customizing medieval minifigures. Make an executioner, royal guard, villagers, elven princess, and nobles for the Lion Knights faction.
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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Behind the Scenes
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.
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.
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.
Phone Photography
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.
Phone Photography Tips for LEGO Photographers
Learn how two top LEGO photographers, tongwars and edgy_mando, shoot with their phones to create amazing images.
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.
Guides
How I Make LEGO Photography More Interesting: Start With the Subject
Choosing an interesting subject is part of the creative process. Making minifigs from parts is how I make LEGO photograpy more interesting. Here’s how I do it.
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.
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.
LEGO Photography Gear
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.
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.
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.
Minifigures
Make 3 Early Modern Age Minifigs from the Sword Fighter BAM
I made a Green King, Swordmaster, and Noble to add to my minifigure collection out of the Sword Fighter Build a Minifigure character in the October wave.
How To Make Every Wolfpack Minifig Look Different
Create distinctive Wolfpack characters by adding a few official LEGO parts and custom accessories from Minifig Realms. Make a Packlord, Scout, Assassin, Stalker, Skirmisher, Infiltrator, Vanguard, and Raider to beef up your collection. Links to buy parts are included.
How to Make Medieval Minifigs from the Shrek CMF
The LEGO Shrek CMF includes lots of great parts for customizing medieval minifigures. Make an executioner, royal guard, villagers, elven princess, and nobles for the Lion Knights faction.