A bit about why I enjoy this niche of photography so much

I am not that interesting so let’s focus on my art instead of me.

Who knew that photographing toys would be so much fun. Coupled with the desire to create miniature scenes to place the figures inside and the creative possibilities are endless. I create using foam for my structures and mostly design and 3d print for my supporting props. What really excites me about diorama action figure photography is the “intentional nature” of it.

I mean there is nothing in the frame you see that was not put there intentionally. Lights, reflections specks of dust on the floor etc. The entire image is intentional. This means means you sail high or sink with the ship. You get the credit or the blame.

The amount of technical process involved in creating a set then lighting it and choosing lens and angle is such a fun creative process for me that I get lost in it and the world fades for that time.

I am given the opportunity to forget about the world and live in this moment. In the end it is therapeutic for me and it scratches my creative itches. A win all the way around.

I am just guy with art supplies and imagination

I make messes and the result is usually something wonderful to photograph!