The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: Festive Food
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The characters from LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 23 are ready to eat! Join us on a photographic journey through some food-filled festive frolicking!
Read MoreLEGO Photo Tips from a Non-Professional Photographer
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A lot of people ask me how to take good photos of their LEGO MOCs, which I generally respond with, “What good photos!?” I’m not a professional photographer, but here are my tips I’ve learned to get the best photos of your creations.
Read MoreCatching a Wave: Adding Moving Water to LEGO Photos
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How do you make a summer LEGO scene even more dynamic? Just add water!
Read MoreSummer Bubbles: Taking Your Minifigures for a Swim
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This should really make a splash! Today, Ann Megacolormix takes a deep dive into underwater LEGO photography—without actually going into the pool. Read on to find out how!
Read MoreWe'll Fix It In Post: How to Edit Photos to Make MOCs Pop
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Have you ever taken a photo of your amazing LEGO creation at a convention but the background is too distracting? BrickNerd guest contributor Wayne Tyler shares his process to make MOC photos pop, no matter what is behind them!
Read MoreIt's Not Just Friday, It's #blackfalconsfriday!
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Happy Friday! Though today we are celebrating more than just the end of the week in the LEGO world. Join Thomas (aka The Brick Dwarf) as we celebrate Black Falcons Friday.
Read MoreHogwarts Moments: Fantastic Photographic Feats
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Let’s open these book sets to explore the scenes within them, using the covers as backdrops and reenacting the exact scenes from each movie through LEGO and photography.
Read MoreDouble Take: Cinematic Two-Shots in LEGO Photography
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What better excuse than Groundhog Day (on 2-2-22 no less) to do a double-take? Let’s learn about the cinematic “two-shot” technique and how it can turn your LEGO photography into more of a dynamic duo.
Read MoreMinifigs In Action! Creating a Skiing Scene
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How do you create an awesome skiing-action shot with minifigures? What if you don’t live near the mountains? What if it’s summer? Ann has the answers with some crafty tips and tricks.
Read MoreHypothetical Winners of the Flickr x LEGO “Build & Capture” Photo Contest
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Flickr and LEGO got together a few months ago to sponsor a “Build and Capture” photo contest. While official results have not been made public yet, we've gone through the entries to see what caught our eye the most!
Read MoreInstructions to Build a LEGO Vintage Camera
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Build your own LEGO vintage camera with these nifty instructions from BrickNerd. 83 pieces never looked so photogenic!
Read MoreDIY Guide for LEGO Photography
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Sharing LEGO creations usually means you’ll need to take a photo or two, but where do you get started? We have your DIY guide for building your own lightbox as well as other tips about upping your photography game.
Read MoreLEGO Jerusalem: A Port City on the Shore of Eternity
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We chat with LEGO builder extraordinaire Rocco Buttliere about his newest 114,000-part masterpiece, First Century Jerusalem, to find out how he planned and built this impressive model, why he extensively researches the locations he builds, and how he chooses the perfect parts.
Read MoreBreaking the Mold: Crazy Legs Kickstarts into High Gear
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The LEGO community has always pushed the limits of the LEGO minifigure when it comes to dynamic poses. But Guy Himber from Crazy Bricks has always looked to “break the mold” and grant new flexibility to customizers and LEGO fans alike. We chatted with Guy at length about his newest Kickstarter project “Crazy Legs” and how they might impact the fan community.
Read MoreTake a Ride in an Antique Fire Truck from Ray Jacobs
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Today we get the chance to meet Ray Jacobs. Ray is an AFOL of the ’80s—which can be clearly seen in his work. From the infamous Mad Max car to the Ford Falcon Pursuit Special to his Fozzie Bear’s 1951 Studebaker, Ray is no stranger to classic cars. Combine that with his love for ambulances, busses and fire trucks, and you have the perfect setup for his newest build, a gorgeous 1920’s antique fire truck.
Read MoreEndless Summer
/As this summer comes to a close for some of us more unfortunate people (I’m looking at you students), I think now is a good time to think about all the warm summer days we experienced in preparation for the season to drift by. This scene by Norton74 is perfect for this and it takes me on a journey to a place of fine sand wedged in toes and nice cold beverages chilling at our side. And I know all the purist out there are thinking something along the lines of “EEEEEK SAND!”, but let me tell you you’ve just gotta chill out dudes, hang ten, and all that jazz.
The Spinshot 2600™
/Can’t a pilot repair his craft in peace? If you’re tired of getting mauled while making minor repairs off world consider a Spinshot 2600™ auto turret. The Spinshot features an ARM96a processor and cutting edge AI to keep you safe. With motion, thermal, computer vision and audio sensors, it’s watching your back at all times. With a .002 second reaction time, high torque neomidium actuators and a full 360º sweep, it’s got the capability you’re looking for. The Spinshot 2600™, firepower with a brain.
I don’t know why I can’t just say “check out this cool ship by Legohaulic”, I just can’t help myself sometimes.
The Automotive Makerspace: The Garage
/As I've said in the past, we're all makers. And a very large percentage of houses around the world have had a makerspace built in for centuries, the garage. This interior by builder Pixeljunkie looks more like a professional garage though, and it's wonderful. You can practically smell the oil and welding fumes, hear the pinging of metal on metal. The lighting and mood is captured perfectly in this shot, nicely done sir, nicely done.
Medieval Triptych
/This trio of fantastic builds and shots comes to us courtesy of the mad skills of Travis Brickle, Simon NH and Ralf Langer. The task was to show a medieval building process, so the team each built one part and assembled them into a three panel triptych. The lighting in these shots is top notch, building a real mood.
Recon Shuttle
/I absolutely love the presentation of this cool shuttle by Horcik Designs. See how the lighting of the background for the most part matches the lighting of the ship? That's an often overlooked detail when photographing MOCs with the intention of editing over a background. It can make or break a shot, and as you can see here it totally makes it.
