The Best Angles for Toy Photography

These are the best angles to use in toy photography!
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[@ryanpowell2540]

Changing the camera angle is also a good way to mimic scale. You can turn a small toy into a life-size character or make a dinosaur appear huge. It also helps to make sure that local vegetation lends itself to the scale, so as not to give away the trick.

[@kabukiarmadillo]

When my wife and I were on RV vacations I would take along some Disney figures to take some more interesting photos. I'd combine three photos into 3-panel comic strips with dialogue bubbles that told a simple short story. I didn't realize that this was a legit genre of photography until I stumbled across one of your vids.
One trick I use from time to time is to position a mirror to get those hard to do angles. So to get an upward angle, put the mirror on the ground, tilt or angle it then take the photo from above. Dunno if you do that already or have considered it.
Anyway, you've got me keen to get more creative with this. I have a bin full of action figures... time to bust them out.

[@tensionous]

Nice shots!

[@sirdork730]

Thanks so much!!

[@jcmunoz5286]

Wow, me encantan tus videos. Saludos desde la Ciudad de México

[@sirdork730]

Muchas Gracias Amigo!! 🙏🙇‍♂️

[@jamesstolk9848]

Great tip..on turning the phone upside down. I can't wait to try that. Keep up the great work on your fantastic content.

[@sirdork730]

So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@sindydollpics7480]

Wonderful video … miss you on insta 😢

[@ToyCulprits]

Great fundamentals & video!

[@sirdork730]

So glad!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@JoseSantos-xz4db]

Great tip with the cell phone … thank you

[@tjt072]

Can you try to do a video on figures that don't move, like how can they be positioned? I have a buzz lightyear figure that was from McDonalds but the arms and legs don't move. I want to do something creative but can't figure out how to set him up since he doesn't move. Also funko pops if you haven't done that already

[@guysthisispink]

That sounds just like the toy story short film

[@streetcitystudio]

Always great advice

[@rationalsatanist1811]

8:50 i never thought abought turning my phones camera upside down to take photos to make my hot toys stormtroopers look taller. Thanks mate.

[@sirdork730]

Awesome! Glad it helps! Good luck with the hot toy shots 😁

[@lucan_shoots_toys]

Great vid🎉

[@sirdork730]

Thanks Lucan!!

[@dr_awesome_1010]

Awesome tutorial! Super handy for beginners! 🔥

[@lord_egg]

I've found that close-ups are the ones that come out best for me.

[@danstoybox71]

Fantastic tips!!! Great video, man!!

[@sirdork730]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@asayaisrael2859]

So many action figures

[@jeff_howard_photos]

Awesome video bro great info that I'm going to use for my photos

[@brettevans258]

Your most helpful my guy

[@HotwheelsBoys]

Man this was such a great video, any tips on photography of hot wheels or 1:64 scale items?

[@obejoshua4897]

Can you start doing photography with Jurassic world Hammond collection toys pleeeaase

[@sirdork730]

Great idea! I definitely need to do that!

[@obejoshua4897]

Thank you 😊 soo much I am very greatful😊

[@jordanjohnson9132]

Can you do a tutorial on different types of locations to take pictures. (i.e. gardens, the woods, parks, etc.)

[@sirdork730]

Thanks for the idea!

[@C0reY8]

First of all THANK YOU, every tip you give in your videos make my toy photography a little better every time. I just want to ask...what venom figure is that at 2.08? I'm looking for a good Venom figure for toy photography but i can't decide which one i have to buy.

[@sirdork730]

Thanks so much for watching! So glad the videos are helpful 🙇‍♂️ the Venom figure is a Marvel Legends from a few years back!

[@ronnquinn2146]

Referencing turning your camera phone upside down for shots ( a tatic I employ often), can you turn your digital camera upside down as well? Also, a video on Nikon vs. Cannon vs. Sony, pros & cons would be super helpful for us beginners who've yet to make the switch from phone to digi-cam. Thanks!

[@sirdork730]

That’s an interesting question! I don’t see why not! I’m sure you could flip your camera upside down! With where the lenses are on a phone, it really makes a difference!
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve never really used a nikon actually. But all of the brands are great, and can get the job done for sure!

[@ronnquinn2146]

Cool, cool. 🙂 Also, when I said "a tactic I employ often" I meant too point out more clearly that I was in fact referring to my phone. I have a series of toy photos that are shot from behind the wheel of my car on my dashboard. And to clarify, I am parked somewhere when I take those shots 😏
Unfortunately, a good digital camera is still well into my future 🤞🏽📷 📸

[@sindydollpics7480]

Tutorial on lighting please. I’m in the uk and as we go in to winter it’s usually grey and raining most days and although I have a ring light it doesn’t make very good pictures. I’m trying to learn my camera but end up going back to phone on inside dark days 😢… any help would be great!

[@sirdork730]

Thank you!! I miss being on insta 😭 I actually did a tutorial on all my best lighting tips! I’ll link it below! Thanks so much for always watching and supporting!
Toy Photography Lighting Tutorial
ua-cam.com/video/wFkqe_K59JM/v-deo.html

[@usedtobecomicdadshotz]

how about one on different lenses and what best