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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 because most models restrict camera angles and limit lighting opportunities. When I shoot official LEGO sets, I have to really work around what the designer of the set has created with displayability and playability as their priorities. It’s a lot … Read more
Instagram Hates Photos: Where to Share Your Work Now
Now that Instagram has transformed into a short-form video platform geared towards creators and influencers looking to go viral, where do we hobbyists and enthusiasts share our photos and find other photographers? It’s not Flickr: the user base isn’t mainstream enough. It’s not Twitter either: that’s mostly topical posts like news and opinion. Discord isn’t … Read more
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.
My LEGO Toy 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.