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Secret Garden Book Nook

October 20, 2023August 14, 2023 by Four Bricks Tall

Photo of LEGO medieval knight writing with a plume inside in a garden

A series of photos taken inside the secret garden book nook MOC I made.

LEGO Book Giveaway

September 26, 2023January 14, 2023 by Four Bricks Tall

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Shooting and Lighting LEGO Building Interiors

October 13, 2023October 5, 2022 by Four Bricks Tall

Photo of LEGO hotel concierge and valet pushing luggage inside a lobby

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.

How to Take Better Photos of Toys with a Phone

April 30, 2024March 25, 2022 by Four Bricks Tall

Photo of LEGO Duplo character chained to a wall with The LEGO Movie characters in foreground by Shannon Sproule

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 Photography Workflow

October 20, 2023March 19, 2022 by Four Bricks Tall

Photo of LEGO female minifigure holding a camera while sitting on a stoop

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.