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How I Make LEGO Photography More Interesting: Start With the Subject

October 11, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
wizard at the gate wide

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

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
bam sword fighter group

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.

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How To Make Every Wolfpack Minifig Look Different

October 6, 2026October 4, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
wolfpack groupshot

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.

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How to Make Medieval Minifigs from the Shrek CMF

October 6, 2026September 26, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
shrek cmf group

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.

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Top LEGO Photography of August 2026

September 5, 2026September 4, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
circe

Immersive brick-built environments, beautiful lighting, and atmospheric effects in this month’s roundup of the best LEGO photography.

Categories Stud Shooters

Top LEGO Photography of July 2026

September 5, 2026August 1, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
hot parsley6044 medieval tavern 1

Dominated by brick-built environments and spectacular action and storytelling, these are the top 10 LEGO photos from the Stud Shooters community in July.

Categories Stud Shooters

No Residue Atmospheric Effects for Toy Photography: SmokeNINJA Pro Review

October 4, 2026July 3, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
light rays posing movement

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.

Categories Gear Reviews, Reviews Tags atmospheric effects, dry ice, fog, haze

Top LEGO Photography of June 2026

September 5, 2026June 30, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
boat ride with grandpa

Amazing toy photography from the Stud Shooters community on Reddit for June 2026.

Categories Stud Shooters

The LEGO Photography Bootcamp Is Live on r/studshooters

October 4, 2026June 5, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall
Camera, LEGO model, LEGO minifigs, and lights in a flat lay overhead shot

The LEGO Photography Bootcamp is a free 12-week structured challenge for LEGO photographers of all levels. One skill per week practiced inside the same corner build, with real feedback from Four Bricks Tall, and alongside a real community.

Categories News and Announcements Tags lego, lego photography

Top Brick Toy Photography of May 2026

May 31, 2026 by Four Bricks Tall

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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