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May 16, 2025

We'll Fix It In Post: How to Edit Photos to Make MOCs Pop

May 16, 2025/ Dave Schefcik
We'll Fix It In Post: How to Edit Photos to Make MOCs Pop

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!

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May 16, 2025/ Dave Schefcik/ Comment
Guest Article, Photography, Tips and Tricks
Convention, Wayne Tyler, Guest Article, Photography, Photoshop, Layers
March 23, 2025

Optical Miracles: Using Holograms In Minifigure Photography

March 23, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix
Optical Miracles: Using Holograms In Minifigure Photography

How can you create holograms and use them in LEGO photography? Today we explore the technique and show how holograms can take your storytelling to a whole new level.

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March 23, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix/ 4 Comments
Photography
Photography, LEGO, LEGO photography, holograms, Minifigures
January 12, 2025

Light Painting: Add a Little Magic to Your LEGO Photos

January 12, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix
Light Painting: Add a Little Magic to Your LEGO Photos

Looking for a way to add a bit of magic into your LEGO photos? Ann shares her tips and tricks on how you can use light painting to add a bit of whimsy and color into your brick-built scenes.

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January 12, 2025/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography, Techniques, Tips and Tricks
Photography, Light Painting, Minifigs
November 21, 2024

Feathered Friends: Bram’s Beautiful Birds

November 21, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Feathered Friends: Bram’s Beautiful Birds

From lifelike lapwings to powerful peregrines, Bram’s LEGO birds rival their real-life counterparts. Join us as we discover the building and photography techniques behind his soaring success.

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November 21, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Interviews, Builder Showcase
skabram, Birds, For the Birds, Nature, Photography, Aviary
June 07, 2024

Painting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation

June 07, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Painting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation

Water can be used in many creative ways to enhance LEGO photos and builds. In this tutorial, Ann provides a step-by-step guide on how to use water as more than just a special effect.

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June 07, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography
Toy Photographers, Photography, How To, Water, Splish Splash
May 06, 2024

Painting The Sky: Creating The Northern Lights For LEGO Photography

May 06, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Painting The Sky: Creating The Northern Lights For LEGO Photography

Ann Megacolormix explores the world’s greatest light show. No, not The Pink Floyd Experience; the Northern Lights! She demonstrates how to incorporate this amazing phenomenon into a LEGO build.

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May 06, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography, Tips and Tricks
Photography, LEGO photography, Northern Lights, Photoshop
April 12, 2024

Shelters in the Snow: A Look At LEGO Igloos

April 12, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Shelters in the Snow: A Look At LEGO Igloos

While it is turning to spring in many parts of the world, that doesn’t mean we still can’t frolic in the snow! Join us as we build LEGO igloos under the Northern Lights.

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April 12, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
A Song of Ice and Fire, igloo, snow, ice, Photography, special effects, cozy
March 23, 2024

Making Hogwarts More Magical with Miniscule Nano Sculptures

March 23, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Making Hogwarts More Magical with Miniscule Nano Sculptures

Join us on a magical photographic journey through LEGO Hogwarts to experience a few (minuscule) custom nano-sculptures! You’ll need a steady hand and infinite patience to master this microscale technique.

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March 23, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 4 Comments
Customizing, Photography
Microscale, hogwarts, Nanofigures, Nano Sculptures, Custom, Castle, Photography, Patience
January 10, 2024

Gringotts Adventures: Breaking the Bank

January 10, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Gringotts Adventures: Breaking the Bank

Our photographic journey of Gringotts continues with a story of intrigue and hidden treasure as our LEGO heroes attempt to break in and out of the bank.

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January 10, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ Comment
Photography, Review
Harry Potter, Gringotts, Photography, Dragon, The Wizarding World of Ann MegaColorMix
January 09, 2024

Gringotts Adventures: A Photographic Tale of Goblins and Gold

January 09, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix
Gringotts Adventures: A Photographic Tale of Goblins and Gold

Join us today as we go on a photographic journey of Gringotts Bank, explore the hidden treasures inside, and investigate goblin lore as told through LEGO and a lens.

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January 09, 2024/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Customizing, Photography, Review
harry potter, Gringotts, Goblins, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Photography
November 17, 2023

The Art of Not Finishing a MOC

November 17, 2023/ Isaac Wilder
The Art of Not Finishing a MOC

Is building only the parts of a MOC that will be photographed a lazy AFOL sin or a shrewd speed-building secret? Sometimes the decision to not finish a MOC comes down to the time and LEGO parts you have available.

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November 17, 2023/ Isaac Wilder/ 2 Comments
Techniques, Photography
Completionism, MOC building, Backside, Not Finished, Photography
July 15, 2023

The LEGO Lighting Compendium: Join the Light Side!

July 15, 2023/ Douglas Hughes
The LEGO Lighting Compendium: Join the Light Side!

Have you ever wondered how LEGO and lighting come together? Our LEGO Lighting Compendium covers everything from use-cases to products available to where to source them—and maybe it will make you see your creations in a new light!

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July 15, 2023/ Douglas Hughes/ 4 Comments
Deep Dive
Lighting, Display, Photography, MOCs, Why did it have to be wires?
July 13, 2023

Moving Photos: Adding Movement and Magic to LEGO BrickHeadz

July 13, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Moving Photos: Adding Movement and Magic to LEGO BrickHeadz

LEGO BrickHeadz are usually pretty static, so today we electrify them with some magical movement to make their photos come alive!

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July 13, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 4 Comments
Photography
Harry Potter, Quidditch, Brickfilms, Photography, Movement, BrickHeadz
June 01, 2023

Magnifying the Macroverse: LEGO Under the Microscope

June 01, 2023/ Chris Clarke
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.

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June 01, 2023/ Chris Clarke/ 1 Comment
Photography, Deep Dive
Photography, Macro Photography, Close Up, Bugs, Colors
May 30, 2023

Hogwarts Moments: Storytelling Through Divination

May 30, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Hogwarts Moments: Storytelling Through Divination

Explore 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.

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May 30, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
Hogwarts Moment, hogwarts, Photography, harry potter, Divination
March 09, 2023

Buildable Backgrounds: Backdrop Options for LEGO Photography

March 09, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix
Buildable Backgrounds: Backdrop Options for LEGO Photography

What 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.

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March 09, 2023/ Ann Megacolormix/ 6 Comments
Photography
Photography, Composite Photography, Background, Cardboard
December 23, 2022

The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: It’s Christmas Time!

December 23, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix
The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: It’s Christmas Time!

The 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!

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December 23, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
Secret Santa, Santa, Reindeer, Collectible Minifigures, Snowman, Photography, Minifigures
November 26, 2022

LEGO Photo Tips from a Non-Professional Photographer: Part 2, Camera Phone Edition

November 26, 2022/ Dan Ko
LEGO Photo Tips from a Non-Professional Photographer: Part 2, Camera Phone Edition

How 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.

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November 26, 2022/ Dan Ko/ 1 Comment
Photography, Tips and Tricks
LEGO, Photoshop, Photography, Lighting
November 24, 2022

The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: Thanksgiving Feast

November 24, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix
The Secret Adventures of LEGO Minifigs: Thanksgiving Feast

The 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!

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November 24, 2022/ Ann Megacolormix/ 2 Comments
Photography
Photography, Collectible Minifigures, Thanksgiving, Turkey
November 09, 2022

An In-Depth Look at LEGO In Focus

November 09, 2022/ Inez T. Vasquez
An In-Depth Look at LEGO In Focus

LEGO 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.

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November 09, 2022/ Inez T. Vasquez/ Comment
Photography, Interviews
LEGO photography, LEGO books, In Focus, Photography, Stuck in Plastic, BrickCentral
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