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  Here at the Masters Class we have been focusing a lot on styles and genres of figure photography. While that is highly beneficial and educational for all of us, sometimes it’s nice to step away and focus on the figures and figure lines themselves. Everyone has their favorites character and line of figures and reasons for such. This Masters Class will be the first in a series of classes that will focus on a figure line or figure type, as well as some tips and tricks from the Masters on how they deliver their shots.   Being as this is “Power Week”, a week long celebration of Power Rangers and their history, it seemed only fitting to focus on Power Ranger action figure photography. And when it comes to Power Rangers photography, two of the top tier Masters have joined in on this collab to share some pics and Power Blast us with knowledge on their photography and their thoughts on Power Rangers.  Straight from the Morphing Grid and to the Masters Class, please welcome @zomb...

  When discussing toy photography, one of the most artistic and realistic genres is portrait shots. Up close, from a distance, full body or head shots, portrait pictures add a sense of realism to toy photography that can leave you stunned.   For this weeks Masters Class we are proud to offer a collaboration between two of the premier artists in the portrait toy photography genre, @catalyst_hobbies and @toyetic40s I have asked these talented gentlemen a few questions regarding the process behind their shots, their inspiration and vision, and how they come to produce their amazing works of portrait toy photography.  Grab your pad and pencil and be ready to take some notes as we dive into another lesson here at the Masters Class. What is your go to set up for lighting when you set out to make a portrait shot? TE- “I got a table set up in my studio that I use for nearly all my pictures that has a four separate desk lamps with color changing lights for whatever particular setu...

  When discussing toy photography, one of the most awe inspiring genres is outdoors shots. Rain, hail, snow, or wind, outdoors photography has a way of putting the viewer right there in the elements.   For this weeks Masters Class we are proud to offer a collaboration between two of the premier artists in the outdoor toy photography genre, @collectiblesnat   and @toyartunlimited  I have asked these talented gentlemen a few questions regarding the process behind their shots, their inspiration and vision, and how they come to produce their amazing works of outdoor toy photography.  When it comes to taking shots outside, what are some tips and tricks you can offer to utilize the natural lighting while shooting in the great outdoors? CN- “Id say you want as much natural lighting as possible, but if its all direct sunlight, then sometimes the figures become too bright in the shot! Shade is sometimes a friend! Haha” TU- “We'll there isn't REALLY any trick to...

  When discussing toy photography, one of the most dynamic genres of photos is action. Fights, flights, or high speed chases, action shots are one of the most awe inspiring styles of toy photography.   For this weeks Masters Class we are proud to offer a collaboration between two of the premier artists in the action toy photography genre, @the_un_human and @a.b_photos35 I have asked these exhilarating gentlemen a few questions regarding the process behind their shots, their inspiration and vision, and how they come to produce their edge of your seat works of action. When it comes to setting up an action shot for your photography, what are some tips you can give to set the mood and atmosphere for the scene?  AB- “Usually when setting up our shots my oldest gives me ideas of a photo or sometimes I have a image in my head already of a photo and how it looks. Sometimes I get my inspiration from music. At times I try to reenact the pose of the character or even take time to lo...

  When it comes to toy photography, hands down one of the most popular genre of photos is horror. Whether it’s horror in the sense of using literal horror movie icons, thematic use of horror iconography, or putting your figures in a scene of horrific consequences.. horror toy photography is one of the most genuinely emotion evoking genres.   For this weeks Masters Class we are proud to offer a collaboration between two of the premier artists in the horror toy photography genre, @Toy_Addict17 and @Scary_Figures. I have asked these terrifying gentlemen a few questions regarding the process behind their shots, and how they come to produce masterful works of horror. When it comes to setting up one of your horror shots, what are some tips you can offer to set the mood for your shot? SF- “The biggest tip I have for setting the mood of a shot I’d definitely say lighting is your friend. Trying different colors and angles of the light can change everything.” TA- “It is good to know wha...