Magnifying the Macroverse: LEGO Under the Microscope
/What does LEGO look like up close? Join us as we discover the invisible yet beautiful intricacies of the LEGO ecosystem as seen through macro photography.
Read MoreWhat does LEGO look like up close? Join us as we discover the invisible yet beautiful intricacies of the LEGO ecosystem as seen through macro photography.
Read MoreExplore the Divination classroom at Hogwarts to see how simple things like light, photo editing, and composition can transform a simple LEGO set into a magical storytelling extravaganza.
Read MoreContinuing the fun of April Fools, Ann Megacolormix is back to share some silly situations made out of LEGO. It’s time once again to get carried away by the winds of whimsy!
Read MoreWhat you put behind your LEGO MOC when taking photos can make all the difference. Today we are going to look at all the different types of backgrounds you can use to take your LEGO projects to the next level and give your creations more character.
Read MoreWhat do you do when you run out of pieces but want to make a MOC bigger and edit it onto a cool background? You use photography tricks! This is your guide to compositing and editing for LEGO photography.
Read MoreThe characters from LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 23 are celebrating Christmas with a little added holiday magic. Join us on a photographic journey to see all their festive secrets of the season!
Read MoreHow do you take better photos of your LEGO creations if you only have a cell phone? Here are some tips to make your photos shine on a budget, no professional camera needed.
Read MoreThe characters from LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 23 are celebrating Thanksgiving but there is a nosy neighbor on the loose. Join us on a photographic journey through a festive feast for the eyes!
Read MoreLEGO photography is so vibrant and engaging that we had to sit down with Stefan Matthies from Stuck in Plastic and Anna Bitanga from BrickCentral to talk about the stunning photos and stories behind them in the new coffee table book, LEGO In Focus.
Read MoreAdding special effects to a LEGO MOC may seem a daunting task—join me for a breakdown of how I did it for these two separate shots and learn a few different tips and tricks along the way!
Read MoreThe characters from LEGO Collectible Minifigures Series 23 are ready to eat! Join us on a photographic journey through some food-filled festive frolicking!
Read MoreA 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 MoreThey say that you should never judge a book by the cover, but book publishers have long known that we still do anyways. Shannon Sproule’s appreciation for classic sci-fi cover art from the ‘50s to ‘70s has led him to create some eye-catching LEGO book covers of his own. Let’s take a closer look.
Read MoreFor our next photographic journey through the Wizarding World, let's take a closer look at scenes from the movies and books inspired by LEGO’s recent gift-with-purchase set 40577 Hogwarts Grand Staircase.
Read MoreJoin me for a photographic journey through “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” as we enter the village of Hogsmeade, a snowy LEGO Christmas village with some shrieking secrets to be discovered!
Read MoreHow do you make a summer LEGO scene even more dynamic? Just add water!
Read MoreThis 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 MoreHappy 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 MoreLet’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 MoreWhat 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.
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