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Photographing Our Favourite Toys - 22.10.25
Photographing our favourite toys We all have one and spend some time either building or playing with it. Depending on what genre you love, you can display the models or toys you love. There are many and they can be expensive, but how else can you enjoy modelling and building what you own? One way is to visit second hand toy shops. There are always some around and they give you the chance to build a collection for a reasonable cost, and also to be able to take photos to... Read more...
How to use a lens for studio work
How to use a lens for studio work
For every type of photograph there is a lens. Whether you want to photograph a bird in flight, an insect on a flower or a full-on portrait there will be... Read more...
Lighting - 16.8.25
  Light affects every part of a photograph, and the way light reacts to an image can help create the way you want an image to look. The mood of a photo can change depending on the intensity of the light or where its going to be pointed, and where you focus. The lens will cover a wide angle or close right in to the subject, and a large basic background will show out of focus but and set the narrative for the shot. Read more...
Studio Setup - 14.8.25
Setting up a home studio Read more...
Introduction - 19.7.25
Introduction So, you have devoted a significant amount of time to meticulously painting your cherished models; what comes next? We engage with them briefly before relegating them to a box, yet we possess the potential for far greater creativity. This is where I can offer my assistance.  As an avid painter of miniatures for many years, I have observed that, like many of you, my creations often languish in a cupboard. One of my pursuits has been product photography, and I have decided to merge these passions. With ample time... Read more...
Taking Photographs - 10.8.25
Taking Photographs So the Blog starts in a fairly logical way, if you want pictures you need figures to paint! I have looked at my figures from the last couple of years and they are good for gaming, but to take better photos I need to do some work on my painting skills. Close up photos such as the Orks in this diorama look great, look closer at the figures and you see what needs to be addressed such as overlapping lines and for the purpose of photos shiny surfaces.  ... Read more...