It'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.
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Double Take: Cinematic Two-Shots in LEGO Photography
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What better excuse than Groundhog Day to do a double take? We take a look at the cinematic “two-shot” and how it brings energy, emotion, and storytelling to LEGO photography.
Read MoreLEGO Photo Tips from a Non-Professional Photographer: Part 2, Camera Phone Edition
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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.
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 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 MorePainting The Sky: Creating The Northern Lights For LEGO Photography
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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.
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 MoreOptical Miracles: Using Holograms In Minifigure Photography
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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.
Read MoreLight Painting: Add a Little Magic to Your LEGO Photos
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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.
Read MoreFeathered Friends: Bram’s Beautiful Birds
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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.
Read MorePainting With Water: Adding a Splash to Your LEGO Creation
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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.
Read MoreShelters in the Snow: A Look At LEGO Igloos
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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.
Read MoreMaking Hogwarts More Magical with Miniscule Nano Sculptures
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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.
Read MoreGringotts Adventures: Breaking the Bank
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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.
Read MoreGringotts Adventures: A Photographic Tale of Goblins and Gold
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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.
Read MoreThe Art of Not Finishing a MOC
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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.
Read MoreThe LEGO Lighting Compendium: Join the Light Side!
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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!
Read MoreMoving Photos: Adding Movement and Magic to LEGO BrickHeadz
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LEGO BrickHeadz are usually pretty static, so today we electrify them with some magical movement to make their photos come alive!
Read MoreMagnifying the Macroverse: LEGO Under the Microscope
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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 MoreHogwarts Moments: Storytelling Through Divination
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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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September has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With SHIPtember, the Brick Train Awards, and the return of the BrickLink Designer Program, there’s plenty of inspiration to start building!