Photographing Small Things (Miniatures)

You may be eager to get outside and take photos, but the weather isn’t cooperative. Or you see an image in your living room and think “that would be fun with an action figure.” If you’re into fun scenes that doesn’t always involve going outside, then this class is for you. This course will help you understand and overcome the challenges of photographing small subjects and scenes, whether it’s in your own dining room or around the yard. We will cover key concepts and hope to inspire your next tiny masterpiece.

Topics covered:
What is miniature photography?
Terms and Concepts
Finding Inspiration
Gear
Workflow
Setting up the Scene
Lighting
Challenges with photographing small things
Advanced Techniques
Post-processing

Instructor:

Brian Shah

Brian’s love of photography started when his mother bought him a Kodak Instamatic X-15 camera. He bought his first interchangeable lens film camera in college and has been behind the shutter button ever since. He started photographing LEGO when he bought his first DSLR in 2015. He enjoys landscape, urban, and LEGO photography, and carries at least one LEGO minifigure in his pack.