Podcasts by Toy Photographers Podcast

Geometry - what’s it good for? from 2022-08-01T00:05

Recently Shelly Corbett chatted with Sabrina Perry and Listen

Covid and Creativity, a roundtable discussion from 2022-06-06T00:00

I was thinking the other day about how the Covid pandemic has changed my creativity. Soon I wondered "am I the only one?" There is success a definite marker between pre and post pandemic...

Minimalism in toy photography from 2022-05-16T00:00

For this episode of The Toy Photographers Podcast Shelly & ...

’Newbies’ chat with Ben Piper from 2022-05-09T00:00

In this final installment of the special miniseries focused on toy photography from the beginner's perspective, Terri (@greenehe...

The Newbies are back to talk editing! from 2022-03-21T00:05

Welcome back to the Toy Photographers Podcast and our special series exploring toy photography from a beginner’s perspective! In this episode, your hosts Terri Greene Henning ( Listen

How toy photographers share Hygge from 2022-02-07T00:00

For our January podcast challenge Sabrina (@theperrylegoadventures) and @tomtommilton) images. Look further, and you’ll prob...

Criticism: how to find it, how to take it from 2022-01-24T00:00

On todays podcast Shelly Corbett talks with Alan Rappa, (@theperrylegoadventures)and Shelly Corbett( Listen

Revisiting ideas from 2021-12-13T00:00

Same toys. Same setting. Same month of year, day of the week, time of day. Same photo? Perhaps that depends: Are YOU the same photographer you were? 

In this latest episode of The Toy Pho...

The ”Newbies” talk toys! from 2021-12-06T00:00

Toy photographers face a lot of choices each time they set out to create an image. Which camera? Lens? Aperture? ISO? Shutter speed? What story am I trying to tell? Where do I want to set the sc...

The Creative Chip from 2021-11-22T00:00

Look up Chris Perry’s (@thecreativechip) YouTube channel, and you’...

#tp_seasonal a toy photography challenge from 2021-11-15T00:00

October: What comes to mind? Apple cider and pumpkin spice? Goblins, ghosts, and monsters? Foliage and fallen leaves? Slasher films? All of the above? How did toy photographers capture the seaso...

”Newbies” talk cameras, gear from 2021-11-09T00:00

This episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast is the second of our special series focused on newcomers to the toy photography com...

Getting started in toy photography from the perspective of two “newbies” from 2021-10-25T00:00

The toy photography community is a diverse group, and there are some incredible veterans out there—folks who have long been into both toys and photography! But what about the newbie toy photogra...

#tp_mixtape photo challenge from 2021-10-11T00:00

Before digital platforms made putting songs together in playlists a breeze, many of us (of a certain age, perhaps) remember spending hours at a time carefully curating sets of songs and then rec...

Finding creative inspiration in LEGO‘s MARVEL CMF series from 2021-09-13T00:00

If you’ve been watching any TV in the past year, chances are you’ve seen (or at least heard about) Marvel’s newest installments on Disney+: WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Solider, Loki, ...

Finding creative inspiration in LEGO‘s MARVEL CMF series from 2021-09-13T00:00

If you’ve been watching any TV in the past year, chances are you’ve seen (or at least heard about) Marvel’s newest installments on Disney+: WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Solider, Loki, ...

Black & White toy photography; a conversation with Sabrina and Shelly from 2021-08-16T00:00

In this episode of Sabrina and Shelly talk about their month exploring black and white toy photography. They discuss what they learned, how black and white photography changed their perspective ...

Black&White toy photography; a conversation with Sabrina and Shelly from 2021-08-16T00:00

In this episode of Sabrina and Shelly talk about their month exploring black and white toy photography. They discuss what they learned, how black and white photography changed their perspective ...

A conversation with Empire Toy Works with Oliver from 2021-07-26T00:00

Oliver talks toys with Chris Shaylor of Empire Toy Works, a toy maker, customizer and photographer who is doing amazing things in Rotgut S...

A conversation with Empire Toy Works with Oliver from 2021-07-26T00:00

Oliver talks toys with Chris Shaylor of Empire Toy Works, a toy maker, customizer and photographer who is doing amazing things in Rotgut S...

I am Spiderman from 2021-06-28T11:08:26

What does a self-portrait mean when you use a toy as a stand-in for yourself? In a sea of the same object, how can someone’s image stand out? When there are multiple versions of a toy/identity, ...

I am Spiderman from 2021-06-28T11:08:26

What does a self-portrait mean when you use a toy as a stand-in for yourself? In a sea of the same object, how can someone’s image stand out? When there are multiple versions of a toy/identity, ...

A conversation with F-Stop Rebel from 2021-06-14T00:05

If you read Scott Metzger’s post on the Toy Photographers blog, you’ll find this description u...

A conversation with F-Stop Rebel from 2021-06-14T00:05

If you read Scott Metzger’s post on the Toy Photographers blog, you’ll find this description u...

A conversation with Tobias Schiel from 2021-06-07T00:05

As the old saying goes, there are no original stories. Perhaps that’s true; however, what IS new and unique is the way in which a story is told. As toy photographers, we’re also storytellers. Th...

A conversation with Tobias Schiel from 2021-06-07T00:05

As the old saying goes, there are no original stories. Perhaps that’s true; however, what IS new and unique is the way in which a story is told. As toy photographers, we’re also storytellers. Th...

A Creativity roundtable with Alan, Trevor, Arielle and James from 2021-05-24T00:05

On this episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, Alan Rappa hosts a roundtable featuring James Garcia (Alan Rappa hosts a roundtable featuring James Garcia (Shelly and Sabrina take a l...

Surrealism: a conversation with Shelly and Sabrina from 2021-04-12T00:00

We're back!! After an extended break Shelly and Sabrina take a l...

Favorite photo of 2020 from 2021-02-08T00:05

In this marathon episode Kristina and Shelly talk about the images submit...

Favorite photo of 2020 from 2021-02-08T00:05

In this marathon episode Kristina and Shelly talk about the images submit...

A conversation with Chris Lynch from 2021-01-25T00:05

On this episode, Oliver Peterson chats with toy photographer Chris Lynch, aka @chezpics66,...

A conversation with Chris Lynch from 2021-01-25T00:05

On this episode, Oliver Peterson chats with toy photographer Chris Lynch, aka @chezpics66,...

100 - Digital minimalism: a conversation with Janan and Shelly from 2021-01-18T00:05

In this episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast Janan Lee (@spideygoeshygge) and Shelly Corbett discuss @spideygoeshygge) and Shelly Corbett discuss Shelly Corbett and Kristina Alexanderson they discuss Mythology ...

99 - Mythology is a deep well of inspiration for the toy photographer. from 2020-12-28T00:05

In the latest conversation between Shelly Corbett and Kristina Alexanderson they discuss Mythology ...

98 - A conversation with Vesa Lehtimäki from 2020-12-07T00:05

In todays episode Shelly Corbett talks with Vesa Lehtimäki about hi...

98 - A conversation with Vesa Lehtimäki from 2020-12-07T00:05

In todays episode Shelly Corbett talks with Vesa Lehtimäki about hi...

97 - Traveling with Toys a roundtable discussion with Alan Rappa from 2020-11-30T00:05

Alan Rappa hosts a round table discussion about traveling with toys. He's joined by Matt Frederick, Joshua Kittleson and Shelly Corbett to disc...

97 - Traveling with Toys a roundtable discussion with Alan Rappa from 2020-11-30T00:05

Alan Rappa hosts a round table discussion about traveling with toys. He's joined by Matt Frederick, Joshua Kittleson and Shelly Corbett to disc...

96 - Photographs Not Taken: a book discussion from 2020-11-23T00:05

Kristina and Shelly take a step back from toy photography and look at the bigger picture of being a photographer. In this episode they take a close book at the classic book: Photographs Not Take...

96 - Photographs Not Taken: a book discussion from 2020-11-23T00:05

Kristina and Shelly take a step back from toy photography and look at the bigger picture of being a photographer. In this episode they take a close book at the classic book: Photographs Not Take...

95 - A low key discussion on low key photography with Kristina and Shelly from 2020-10-26T00:05

Kristina and Shelly discuss low-key and how this lighting challenge can really be used to create a moody image. Just like in past episodes they take a critical look at their images as well as im...

95 - A low key discussion on low key photography with Kristina and Shelly from 2020-10-26T00:05

Kristina and Shelly discuss low-key and how this lighting challenge can really be used to create a moody image. Just like in past episodes they take a critical look at their images as well as im...

94 - Lets talk lighting! A roundtable hosted by Alan Rappa from 2020-10-20T00:00

Let's talk lighting! Alan Rappa hosts a lighting round table. He's joined by Dave DeBaer...

94 - Lets talk lighting! A roundtable hosted by Alan Rappa from 2020-10-20T00:00

Let's talk lighting! Alan Rappa hosts a lighting round table. He's joined by Dave DeBaer...

93 - Talking LEGO with Marco and Shelly from 2020-09-27T12:34

Lets talk LEGO! Shelly goes down a LEGO rabbit hole with Marco from BrickCentral in this ...

93 - Talking LEGO with Marco and Shelly from 2020-09-27T12:34

Lets talk LEGO! Shelly goes down a LEGO rabbit hole with Marco from BrickCentral in this ...

92 - Depicting Kindness in a Toy Photo Is Difficult from 2020-08-25T20:02:42

Kristina and Shelly discuss the concept of Kindness and discover that depicting this nebulous concept is really tough using only toys.  They look closely at their own images as well as images su...

92 - Depicting Kindness in a Toy Photo Is Difficult from 2020-08-25T20:02:42

Kristina and Shelly discuss the concept of Kindness and discover that depicting this nebulous concept is really tough using only toys.  They look closely at their own images as well as images su...

91 - Abyss - a series of choices from 2020-08-02T12:15:39

Kristina and Shelly discuss the concept of Abyss through the lens of toy photography. They look closely at their own images as well as images submitted by Listen

90 - Hope and toy photography - a conversation with Kristina and Shelly from 2020-07-05T11:13:56

Kristina and Shelly go deep and personal as they discuss the idea of Hope and how to portray the concept using toys and macro photography. Besides discussing their own submissions on the topic, ...

90 - Hope and toy photography - a conversation with Kristina and Shelly from 2020-07-05T11:13:56

Kristina and Shelly go deep and personal as they discuss the idea of Hope and how to portray the concept using toys and macro photography. Besides discussing their own submissions on the topic, ...

89 - A conversation with Danny Neumann from 2020-06-29T08:59:48

Danny Neumann is known for his multi panel stories including Home with the Super Neumann's and The Quiet Life of G Rider. Shelly Corbett sits down with Neumann and talks about inspiration, his c...

89 - A conversation with Danny Neumann from 2020-06-29T08:59:48

Danny Neumann is known for his multi panel stories including Home with the Super Neumann's and The Quiet Life of G Rider. Shelly Corbett sits down with Neumann and talks about inspiration, his c...

88 - What is "normal" and how can it be portrayed in toy photography? - a conversation with Kristina and Shelly from 2020-06-08T01:00

In the second of a mini three part series Kristina and Shelly discuss normal and how we portray such a broad topic in our toy photography. Spoiler alert: its a matter of perspective. In addition...

88 - What is "normal" and how can it be portrayed in toy photography? - a conversation with Kristina and Shelly from 2020-06-08T01:00

In the second of a mini three part series Kristina and Shelly discuss normal and how we portray such a broad topic in our toy photography. Spoiler alert: its a matter of perspective. In addition...

87 - Escape from 2020-05-17T19:51:48

In this episode Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett discuss the idea of Escape and how this can play out differently using toys as the subject. 

You can view the images we discuss Listen

87 - Escape from 2020-05-17T19:51:48

In this episode Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett discuss the idea of Escape and how this can play out differently using toys as the subject. 

You can view the images we discuss Listen

86 - Covid-19 and creativity from 2020-05-05T01:00

Shelly Corbett, founder of the Toy Photographers blog chats with current editor and chief Allan Rappa, frequent contributor Luigi Priori and Community Manager of Brickcentral Anna Bitanga about ...

86 - Covid-19 and creativity from 2020-05-05T01:00

Shelly Corbett, founder of the Toy Photographers blog chats with current editor and chief Allan Rappa, frequent contributor Luigi Priori and Community Manager of Brickcentral Anna Bitanga about ...

85 - Photographing Spring from 2020-04-20T12:38:27

In their latest season-themed podcast, James and Kristina talk about Spring, its symbolism, and how they're coping with Coronavirus. 

You can view all of the images discussed on this epis...

85 - Photographing Spring from 2020-04-20T12:38:27

In their latest season-themed podcast, James and Kristina talk about Spring, its symbolism, and how they're coping with Coronavirus. 

You can view all of the images discussed on this epi...

84 - "I'm not a photo taker, but a photo maker" - an interview with Astrid Heyland from 2020-04-03T00:01

German toy photographer Astrid Heyland returns to take a deep diver into her work with interviewer Kristina Alexanderson. 

You can find more of Astrid's work from 2020-04-03T00:01

German toy photographer Astrid Heyland returns to take a deep diver into her work with interviewer Kristina Alexanderson. 

You can find more of Astrid's work Dave DeBaeremaeker, Oliver Peterson, and Dave DeBaeremaeker, Oliver Peterson, and

73 - Photographing Fall from 2019-09-30T00:01

Like Summer before it, our latest seasonal podcast theme appears to have captured the imaginations of many toy photographers!

View all of the photos from this week's episode on the blog <...

72 - Hue Hughes Interview from 2019-09-16T00:01

This week, James chats with Hue Hughes about indoor photography, practical effects, creating Star Wars landscapes in the garage, and more!

You can find Hue's work on Listen

70 - Peter Ross (Stormtrooper_Pete) Interview from 2019-08-19T00:00

This week James geeks out with a real-life Stormtrooper! Peter Ross, aka Stormtrooper_Pete, is a member of the 501st Legion, a...

69 - Photographing Summer from 2019-08-05T00:01

James and Kristina photograph summer, discuss what the season means to them, and even talk about the importance of color on this week's podcast!

You can view our photos and listener submi...

68 - Photo Printing with Shelly Corbett and Kristina Alexanderson from 2019-07-29T00:01

Have you ever wanted to print your photos? Then this is the podcast for you! I brought in two printing experts - Shelly and Kristina - to discuss not only the how, but also the why of photo prin...

67 - Toy Packaging Artist Jerry Wilson from 2019-07-22T00:05

This week James interviews toy packaging artist Jerry Wilson, whose extensive portfolio includes work for Hasbro, Marvel Legends, Star Wars, Nerf, My Little Pony, and more!

You can find J...

66 - James Gibbs (@harri.hawk) Interview from 2019-07-15T00:01

It's double James week on the podcast! James chats with James "Gibbo" Gibbs about how Toy Story made them believe toys really did come to life, how their histories in marketing affects their pho...

65 - Recreations Part III from 2019-07-01T01:00

In this final episode of a three-part series on photo recreations, James and Kristina remake one of each other's photos - and learn quite a bit about themselves in the process. 

You can v...

64 - Alan Rappa Interview from 2019-06-24T01:00

This week James interviews LEGO photographer Alan Rappa about going from photographing Disney parks to toys, his indoor studio setup, toy collecting, and more!

Follow Alan on Doug Gary about the Utah Toy Photographers Meetup, his theater background,...

62 - Welcome to Marwen Movie Review from 2019-06-10T01:00

James is joined by podcast editor Joshua Kittleson to review the 2018 film Welcome to Marwen, and how it compares to the original Marwencol documentary.

You can find new episod...

61 - Recreating Your Own Work from 2019-06-03T07:00

James returns to the podcast to chat with Kristina about the challenges of recreating your own work, and the lessons they learned along the way.

You can view the images discussed in this ...

60 - Nostalgia and Toy Photography with Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett from 2019-05-27T01:00

In this third and final episode of their "off season" podcast miniseries exploring what toy photography is, Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett look at nostalgia and its role in toy photogr...

59 - Humor and Toy Photography with Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett from 2019-05-20T01:00

In this off-season podcast miniseries, Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett explore the question, "What is toy photography?" In this second episode of a three part mini season, Kristina and ...

58 - Fan Fiction with Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett from 2019-05-13T01:00

In this off-season podcast miniseries, Kristina Alexanderson and Shelly Corbett explore the question, "What is toy photography?" In this first episode of a three part mini season, Kristina and S...

57 - Exploring Creativity with Kristina Alexanderson from 2019-04-15T01:00

How do we define creativity? Where does it come from, and how can we channel it? James and Kristina try to answer these elusive questions, and explore their own creative processes in this week's...

56 - Dennis Taylor (Krash Override) Interview from 2019-04-08T01:00

This week on the podcast, take a tour inside the mind and workshop of photographer and custom toy creator Dennis Taylor, aka Krash Override Listen

55 - Paraphrasing and Recreating Other Artists' Images from 2019-04-01T08:00

On the latest themed episode, James and Kristina tackle recreating and paraphrasing another artist's work. What makes a successful recreation? Is imitation really the most sincere form of flatte...

54 - From LEGO to Action Figures with Dave DeBaermaeker from 2019-03-25T01:00

On this week's show, Dave DeBaermaeker returns to discuss the age-old question: What do you use for your toy photography, LEGO or Action Figures? Listen as James and Dave discuss their history w...

53 - Jax Navarro (@PlasticAction) Interview from 2019-03-18T01:00

This week, James chats with Los Angeles-based action figure photographer Jax Navarro, aka @PlasticAction. Though he's only been photographing toys for a little over three years, Jax has made his...

52 - "Love" Through Diptych Photography from 2019-03-11T07:00

Considering diptychs are composed of two separate images that make a whole, it's fitting that we covered them twice on the podcast. And as it turns out, it may have been my favorite challenge to...

51 - Anna Bitanga (@FourBricksTall) Interview from 2019-03-04T01:00

This week on the podcast James chats with Anna Bitanga, aka Four Bricks Tall, the new community manager and site admin of BrickCentral, one of...

50 - Special 50th Episode! from 2019-02-25T01:00

On this very special, 50th episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, James is interviewed by his wife Jordan, who shares her perspective on his hobby and what it's like being married to a toy ph...

50 - Special 50th Episode! from 2019-02-25T01:00

On this very special, 50th episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, James is interviewed by his wife Jordan, who shares her perspective on his hobby and what it's like being married to a toy ph...

49 - The LEGO Movie 2 Review from 2019-02-18T00:16:42

Hold onto your fronds Planty, because Leila (@brickandmordor) and Cindy (@coneydogg) have returned to the podcast to help James review The LEGO Movie 2! 

The podcast is spoiler-free for t...

48 - Astrid Heyland (@Hey.Light) Interview from 2019-02-11T01:00

Enter the world of HO scale miniatures as James interviews German photographer Astrid Heyland.

You can find new episodes of this podcast and daily articles on creativity and to...

47 - Diptych Photography from 2019-02-04T07:00

For their first themed podcast episode of the year, James and Kristina tackle their toughest challenge yet: Diptcyh photography through toys. You can see their photos and the listener submission...

46 - Photography Project Advice from Lizzi Standing from 2019-01-28T01:00

Lizzi Standing returns to give James advice on starting, working on, and completing photography projects. 

You can find new episodes of this podcast and daily articles on creat...

45 - Robert Whitehead (@shundeez_official) Interview from 2019-01-21T01:00

This week, James chats with South African toy photographer Robert Whitehead, known for his cinematic toy photography under the name @Shundeez...

44 - 2018 Recap with Kristina Alexanderson from 2019-01-14T12:54

This week, go behind the scenes as Kristina interviews James about the podcast! Why he started it, how it's produced, how our first year went, and more. 

You can find ...

43 - #jANTMANuary creators Krash Override and DoctorNvrmore from 2019-01-07T01:00

Happy New Year! After a brief break the podcast is back, and we're hitting the ground running with two special guests: #jANTMANuary creators Krash Override and DoctorNvrmore.

Y...

42 - Vesa Lehtimäki (@Avanaut) Interview from 2018-12-17T01:00

This week James talks to one of his heroes: Vesa Lehtimäki, who has influenced many photographers with his work as Avanaut. 

James asked Vesa about his process, his history wit...

41 - Jon Aiken (@Dinoczars) Interview from 2018-12-10T01:00

This week, James chats with Jon Aiken, the Seattle-based photographer perhaps best known for his work photographing toy dinosaurs. Under the @Dinocza...

40 - Portrait Photography from 2018-12-03T01:16

For our last themed podcast episode of the year, James and Kristina tackled one of their biggest subjects yet: Portraiture!

You can find new episodes of this podcast a...

39 - Leila Chieko& Cindy Dockter Replay from 2018-11-26T01:00

This week on the podcast, we're replaying our interview with Leila Chieko and Cindy Dockter to celebrate the release of the documentary Toy Photographers: The Seattle Interviews and the news of ...

38 - MeWe Community Breakdown with Tony Tulloch from 2018-11-19T00:02

This week, our good friend Tony Tulloch returns to the podcast to discuss our new Toy Photographers communities on MeWe and Flickr!

You can find new episodes of this p...

37 - Dave DeBaeremaeker Interview from 2018-11-12T00:05

Dave DeBaeremaeker comes onto the show to chat about photography scavenger hunts, writing for Toy Photographers, the Oregon Toy Photo Safari, working with LEGO, and more!

You c...

36 - "Fear" and Advice for Photography Projects from 2018-11-04T13:48:53

We're back! After being ill for a few weeks James reunites with Kristina Alexanderson to discuss "Fear" and share their interpretations. They also chat about the future of the Toy Photography co...

35 - Send in your questions! from 2018-10-21T00:02:04

As James recovers from a vacation and a cold, he opens the floor for questions and plays an interview with Twin Peaks cinematographer Ron Garcia.

You can find new episodes of t...

34 - "Reflections" from 2018-10-07T00:01:55

James and Kristina team up to discuss Reflections. In addition to sharing their interpretations and looking at the guest submissions, they had a fun time chatting about what they've been up to l...

33 - Sunny Ang (@zekezachzoom) Interview from 2018-09-30T00:15

This week James interviews Sunny Ang, aka ZekeZachZoom. 

Anyone who's seen Sunny's work knows how unique it is - his already fantastic sense of humor is augmented by clever quotes he adds...

32 - Johnny Wu (SgtBananas) Interview from 2018-09-23T00:25

This week on the podcast James interviews one of the most accomplished toy photographers: Johnny Wu, aka SgtBananas! 

Johnny sheds some light on his favorite toys of the past and present,...

31 - Toy Photography Lighting with Shelly, Brett and Sunny Ang from 2018-09-16T00:30

James is joined by Shelly, Brett, and special guest Sunny Ang to share lighting tips for toy photography, and review the Lume Cube!

You can find new episodes of this p...

30 - Interview with Lume Cube's Trevor Farrow from 2018-09-09T01:00

This week, James interviews Trevor Farrow, the head of marketing at Lume Cube. In addition to chatting about Lume Cube's history and its unexpected embrace by the toy photography community, Trev...

29 - "Magic" with LJToyPhotography from 2018-09-02T07:00

James and Kristina welcome listener Luke Jones, aka LJToyPhotography, onto the show to discuss our month's theme: Magic! 

You can find new episodes of this podcast and daily a...

28 - IntangibleDandy Interview from 2018-08-26T01:14:25

This week on the podcast, James interviews IntangibleDandy and things get super nostalgic!

In addition to the regular questions about his toy photography beginnings, James asks Eric abou...

27 - LEGO Harry Potter Collectible Minifigures Review from 2018-08-12T01:15

Since we didn't end up doing a full review of the new LEGO Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them collectible minifigures here on the blog, we thought it would be fun to do so ...

26 - "Landscape" from 2018-08-05T08:00

Can you effectively capture a landscape photograph using nothing but toys? That's what James and Kristina set out to do in this month's theme episode! Listen as we discuss what makes a good land...

25 - #WithToysInMind creator Dan Leonard from 2018-07-29T00:48:01

This week on the podcast I interviewed Dan Leonard, the UK-based toy photographer behind the #WithToysInMind hashtag on Instagram.

I've written before about my own struggle wit...

24 - LEGO Ideas Voltron Review with Shelly Corbett and Brett Wilson from 2018-07-22T01:23:39

In a very special edition of the podcast, I'm joined by Shelly and Brett to discuss our recent LEGO Ideas Volt...

23 - Janan Lee (Spideygoeshygge) Interview from 2018-07-15T00:01:02

This week on the podcast, I'm joined by friendly neighborhood photographer Janan Lee, aka Spideygoeshygge! 

Janan is relatively new to toy photography, but has already become an ...

22 - "Still Life" from 2018-07-08T08:00

On this week's episode of the podcast, Kristina and I tackle Still Life photography!

The Still Life genre is classified as "A work of art depicting mostly inanimate subject matte...

21 - Interview: Brecht Cuppens (@xwingtmgphotography) from 2018-07-01T00:52:26

This week we’re jumping into hyperspace and travelling to a unique corner Toy Photography universe, because James interviewed Belgian photographer Brecht Cuppens, who goes by

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19 - Interview: BlvdBricks from 2018-06-17T01:22:26

On this week’s show James talked to Canadian LEGO photographer Blake Powell, AKA BlvdBricks. You may know Blake from his “Deconstructed” series, where he utilizes composition, symmetry and some ...

18 - "Action" from 2018-06-10T08:00

Aaaaaand, action! James is once again joined by Kristina Alexanderson, and this time they're tackling the theme of "Action." James also recaps the Oregon Toy Photo Safari, and they discuss a few...

17 - REPLAY: The Toys That Made Us creator Brian Volk-Weiss from 2018-05-27T02:00

Because of the prep leading up to the meetup this weekend, I didn't have time to edit my latest interview for the podcast. 

So, I thought this would be the perfect time to re-sha...

16 - Interview: Lizzi Standing from 2018-05-20T02:00

This week's podcast guest is none other than our very own Lizzi Standing! Lizzi is on the editorial team here at Toy Photographers, and lives in the UK. 

Lizzi has travelled all ...

15 - Interview: Tourmaline from 2018-05-13T01:06:23

On this week's podcast, James caught up with a friend you're likely already acquainted with: Tourmaline! 

Tourmaline is a miniature photographer from Florida, a...

14 - "Choices" from 2018-05-06T08:00

James and Kristina reunite to discuss the theme "Choices" and share not only their photos, but a guest submission as well. They also spend a great bit of time talking about the importance of lig...

13 - Interivew: Joseph Cowlishaw from 2018-04-22T00:21:13

This week on the podcast, James is joined by our very good friend Joseph Cowlishaw!

Joe lives in Utah with his wife and f...

12 - Interview: Eat My Bones from 2018-04-15T01:02

This week, James talked to French photographer Karine Linder,who you may recognize as Eat My Bones. Karine’s photography subjects of choice are called Pos...

11 - "Together" from 2018-04-08T00:18:01

James and Kristina unite for another theme episode of the podcast, this month taking on the idea of "Together." Their interpretations led them to discuss important issues like gender norms in so...

10 - SPECIAL EPISODE: Bricks Cascade and Jenelle Nowak Interview from 2018-03-25T00:23:58

We're mixing things up this week with a special episode! Bricks Cascade, the annual LEGO convention in Portland, Oregon was this weekend, and our very own Shelly Corbett was invited to host a ta...

09 - Interview: Father's Figures from 2018-03-18T00:05:24

This week, James chats with action figure photographer David Valdez, who you may know by his online moniker, Father's Figures. 

David is best known for his cinematic shots of act...

08 - "Power" from 2018-03-11T01:00

James and Kristina Alexanderson unite for another theme episode of the podcast! This month, they discuss the theme of "power" in photography, the new Life of Toy Photographers book, and feature ...

07 - Interview: Tony Tulloch from 2018-03-04T01:00

This week, James is joined by Australian photographer Tony Tulloch. Tony has been doing toy photography for only about two years, but has cemented himself as an important part of the community, ...

06 - Interview: Kristina Alexanderson from 2018-02-18T01:00

Before Kristina Alexanderson was ever the co-host of the monthly themed episodes of the Toy Photographers Podcast, she was a guest! 

Kristina was high on my list of people I want...

05 - "Feelings" from 2018-02-11T01:00

James is once again joined by Kristina Alexanderson for another theme episode of the podcast. This month, they discuss the theme of "feelings" in photography, and how it translates in the images th...

04 - Interview: The Toys That Made Us Creator Brian Volk-Weiss from 2018-02-04T02:00

This week, James is joined by very special guest Brian Volk-Weiss, the creator of the Netflix documentary series The Toys That Made Us! Brian talks about how he got the ambitious show greenlit, why...

03 - Interview: Brett Wilson from 2018-01-21T02:00

On this week's episode, James talks to Australian LEGO photographer Brett Wilson. He’s helped organize several toy photographer meetups in Australia, and has created photos and articles for places ...

02 - "Play" with Kristina Alexanderson from 2018-01-14T02:00

James is joined by Swedish toy photographer Kristina Alexanderson for their first "theme" episode. On these editions of the pod, they each take a photo with a specific theme in mind, then share the...