The month of April 2020 brings a new perspective in Toy Photography every post from the community that’s both refreshingly new and inspiring to find different ideas that make this interest continue to be relevant and refreshing.
The interest of Toy Photography has grown with different concepts and ideas that bring new narratives that define imagination to the concept. Some go about the extreme produce well thought out compositions that put themselves above notice from the toy manufacturer’s view. There are those who still find their way in using their toys incorporate into their photography skills.
Each month you find a collection image that defines individuals in the community that really stand out not because of the toys they use as their subject, but the overall capture of the image that becomes their portfolio.
It is now considered an art form by many that companies hire them for their well-developed skills. In this community, it is not just the skills that they find their works take notice it is the overall craft of the composition that is considered due to how the community responds and for the reason, these Best TEN Picks are considered the literal stands out from last month...
Allen Meadows joined the community with his brand of Toy Photography, that sometimes you don’t know what is real or not in this composition. But keen eyes would notice that the subject he was using is a One Sixth scale figure capturing an image of an actual insect.
Sometimes characters you’re familiar with doesn’t show much of the emotional side as Jessie The Cowgirl from Toy Story as what Pierre Ric shares his composition finding the happier times she used to have that takes you back to Toy Story 2.
Amy Maree shares her perspective featuring Gonzo and the Chicken that beholden his heart as what the characters as unofficially depicted to be ‘in relationship.’ But that depends now on what you think though it is still humorous to see this in photo.
Sometimes it is not the toys that become the central part of the story, but the background like this DIY diorama that Kym Minyez has put together with an impressive set up on lighting that defines the mood of this image.
Peter Czerniel shares his simple but emotional perspective of a janitor dealing with isolation amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic in the comfort of his resident now that the little guy lost his job and finds mopping his own mess is not the same.
Unknown characters used as the subject for Toy Photography produce new challenges. For some, it might not be impactful, but it defines the photographer’s personality to keep things simple and yet bring emotion to the subject like this one from Carol N. Dhufaigh who just recently joined this community.
Nick Perez is another new face in the community and his recent post that breaks the original character’s personality into an adventurous hero agains a rampaging giant gorilla seemed to be some of the fan fiction’s outrageous concepts that worked.
It has been a while but Michael David continues to challenge himself in producing well-timed images like this one featuring a young girl that shows her future is bright and ready to take her first steps in following her destiny.
Guy Drummond gives you a look at a man being chased by a Tyrannosaurs Rex that has been depicted several times due to the popularity of Jurassic Park. But his take doesn’t use familiar characters, but a man lost his way to his actual job in the jungle.
There is also Toy Photography that focused on the artful concepts that capture an emotion just like this one from Zankhan Chhaya, where a classic Chevy is trying to escape the waves that give all the feels what everyone is dealing at this moment.
This wraps the Best TEN Picks for the month of April 2020, but before closing out this collection of great photos there will be the eleventh mention...
Eleventh Mention
This month’s special mention goes out to Brian De Lore, who has been one of the consistent and passionate Toy Photographers in this community. Although he is a well-seasoned photographer he stays humble and continues to navigate through the ever-growing community as a student of this concept.
The reason why he got a special mention is the photo you see in this article. It is Hulk trying to hold the weights of the world featuring a model. It is out of context and throws out this idea. Brian is an artist who tries to keep it simple and let the image do the talking and at the same time is all up to the viewer to react. Brian’s appreciation for photography regardless if he uses a real-life model or an action figure shows just about enjoying the hobby and this image is evident that he’s not afraid to take on new ideas at the same time trying to reinvent concepts while asking questions, which defines what type of person he is just about doing it for fun.
In case your photo didn’t make the cut just keep shooting and honing your craft in producing stories that define your compositions. The toys are part of the element but the challenge there is weaving a good narrative that defines ONE IMAGE that tells a STORY that defines what Bringing Toys to Life is.
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