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thecolacorporation · 2 years

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#minifigs #minifig community #brick central #minifig friends #minifig photography #lego #lego stories

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bricktoygrapher · 1 year

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Good day, sir! 🚢

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ecoamerica · 1 month

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Watch the American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 now: https://youtu.be/bWiW4Rp8vF0?feature=shared

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retzka-photobricks · 3 months

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` last moment before departure 💏🚂

#brickcentral #legophotography #toyphotography #legography #minifig #afol #toy photography #lego #love #lovers #couple #toypic community #legophotographer

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brickcentral · 2 years

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Every month, we pick a LEGO photographer active in our community and share some of their work and a little about themselves. This month we moved to Poland to meet @archiminibricks!

"My name is Arek, archiminibricks since the Tumbler/insta-reel revolution - legomiki earlier. I'm 38, from Poland and live in the Silesia region. I have 2 kids and they are the reason for LEGO re-love.

I start hobbygraphy 15 years ago and LEGO photography in 2021, after watching Polish LEGO masters and discover lukasdata photos, I started digging more and on the way here I found Four Bricks Tall youtube channel and Brickcentral gathering people with the same passion and it all boost my photo skills a lot - at least I hope so.

I use a Nikon z6II with nikkor 24-70 f4, sigma 70-200 f2.8 and nikkor 40 f3.2 macro. I was using continuous lighting for a long time but recently switched to flash which is way more challenging , but also way more rewarding in the final image. And the shelf with cardboards, diffusers, clamps and wires is overgrowing.

I love to shoot outdoors where the possibility of creating a small world with some tiny sticks, moss, grass and mist from face atomizer is unlimited, but due to lack of time I often create a small world on the kitchen or balcony table.

The things that I always search in photos are atmosphere and story, I love light shining through the windows, doors or branches that somehow fill the scene. I like making the scene foggy, misty, dusty or sweaty. I also pay too much attention to "perfect photo" scenery and make 50 shots of one scenery - but I fight with it recently, accepting that perfect scenery doesn't exist and searching for it, just holding you down.

I search for inspirations in real life and other LEGO world creators. I mostly photograph “down to earth one actor” minifig scenes. Love hiker and sad clown minifig.

All my pictures are post-processed in Lightroom (PS sometimes). I like that second “bringing to life” feeling - but don’t like to add fake digital stuff.

Thank you Brickcentral for the opportunity to say something about me. Create for yourself not for social media applause and that's gonna be your best photos."

Thank you @archiminibricksfor accepting our invitation and let the community knows you better!

If you want some insights on the exclusive picture and for a better view of the others, head to our blog at https://brickentral.net/.

- @theaphol, Community Outreach Manager

#artist spotlight #lego photography #toy photography #lego #brickcentral #afol #brickcentral member #legophotography #toyphotography #spotlight #interview #artist #portfolio #minifigures #minifigs #legoart #community #community members #brickcentral artist spotlight

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piotrbricks · 2 years

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Golden Dragon Kai 🔥

This is an unusual photo for me. For two reasons. First, I tried to do it at least semi-right in terms of LEGO photography, plus make it a bit more dynamic. Is it great? No. Can I do better? I think so. Is it good for now and am I content enough with it? Yes it is, and I am. Second, it’s not a custom - and I usually just take photos of my customs.

This is Kai (Golden Dragon) fresh outta the latest issue of my beloved LEGO Ninjago Magazine by Blue Ocean Entertainment (yes, I read them in full, I do all the puzzles and everything). As I’m based in Poland, I get the Polish edition. I’m sorry, my dear US friends, I know you don’t have LEGO magazines - but hey, at least I can share it with you that way! The current issue is on the left, and on the right is a sneak peak of what we can expect in September.

Absolute treat in this issue. A minifigure that would be unique (in LEGO Ninjago 71769 Cole’s Dragon Cruiser) if it wasn’t for this magazine. Let’s take a closer loot at what we’re getting in terms of bricks and pieces.

I’d say we’re getting quite a lot. And good stuff too. This issue was a tad more expensive than they usually are (19.99 Polish zlotys instead of 16.99), but all things considered, I’d say it’s absolutely worth it.

What else is there in August issue? Facts about Golden Dragons. Breakdown of included minifigure with instructions. 2 posters. A graphic story. A board game. Some puzzles. And a lot of LEGO entertainment! Seriously, I’m 31 and I enjoy these magazines more than any others.

And here are just few pages to pique your curiosity without spoiling your fun.

Hope you liked this review of the newest LEGO Ninjago magazine. I hope you’ll find it useful and/or entertaining 😊 Most likely more reviews of LEGO magazines are soon to come!

Do you like LEGO magazines? Do you buy them? Do you even have them available where you live? Let me know down below, I’m really curious!

#Ninjago #kai ninjago #Kai smith #lego #lego photography #lego magazines #LEGO Ninjago #ninjago crystalized #Ninjago kai #lego minifigure #lego community #minifig #toy community #toy photography #lego review

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agentvetra · 2 years

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Loki of Asgard

#lego #legominifigures #legophotography #minifigs #marvel #loki god of mischief #toyphotography #toypic community #legostagram #brickcentral

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ecoamerica · 1 month

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Watch the 2024 American Climate Leadership Awards for High School Students now: https://youtu.be/5C-bb9PoRLc

The recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by student climate leaders! Join Aishah-Nyeta Brown & Jerome Foster II and be inspired by student climate leaders as we recognize the High School Student finalists. Watch now to find out which student received the $25,000 grand prize and top recognition!

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sillylittlebricks · 10 months

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Making Memories

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jbarchietto · 2 years

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You're gonna need a bigger island !

#lego photography #minifigs #legominifigures #brickcentral #lego #legophoto #legophotography #legomania #legopirates #legopic #afol #bricks #toypictures #toypic community

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lapfrogcollectibles · 24 days

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aidentheaverageuser · 1 year

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Pete Hosey from Diary Of A Wimpy Kid as a Lego figure

#diary of a wimpy kid #doawk #wimpy kid #lego #lego photography #toy photography #figure #figures #minifigures #toy community #minifigs #2010s #movies #film #cinema #2010s cinema #antagonist

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diceqi · 27 days

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I'm so sick and tired of hearing that Geo isn't an interesting character and that he has no personality... Like, is the concept of him being a mix of geckle and munce NOT interesting to you? And the fact that he's the master of fusion as well?

I won't deny that his character is underdeveloped since he's only appeared in a few episodes with not much focus on him. But despite the limited screentime he has, his personality is pretty obvious. He's scared of rejection and being left alone because none of the geckle or munce accepted him. He had to run away from home, just like Sora and the finders. Despite having lived most of his life being surrounded by rejection merely because of his appearance, he's actually respectful, nice and kind. Imagine how alone he must've felt before he ran away. Also, notice how he actually says everyone's names as it is? Like, the geckle says people's names but changes their initial with a "G" and the munce do the same but with "M". Also, both races somewhat lack in intelligence. Geo, however, actually seems to communicate like normal and is able to say Cole's and Bonzle's name properly without saying it with M or G at the start. Is that NOT interesting??? Also his character design is so cool. I want a minifig of him SO BAD.

Geo is literally unique and I genuinely hope we get to know more about him. What happened to his parents?? Why can't he remember them?? His parents were literally having a FORBIDDEN relationship!! Seriously guys, what is NOT interesting about his character? 😭😭😭

#i probably sound angrier that i actually am but please i'm so tired of people calling geo uninteresting smh #ALSO HE IS NOT UGLY. 😭😭#WHY ARE PPL CALLING HIM UGLY. HE'S LITTERALY SO CUTE????#i love geo with all my heart guys #lego ninjago #dragons rising #geo ninjago #ninjago #ninjago dragons rising #geo #ninjago geo #dice yaps

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thecolacorporation · 2 years

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Hey @staff could I get a feature?

#minifig photography #minifig friends #minifig community #minifigs

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bricktoygrapher · 7 months

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Do monsters dress as humans for Halloween? 🤔

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retzka-photobricks · 3 months

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` great little railfan 🚂👶

#brickcentral #legophotography #toyphotography #legography #minifig #afol #toy photography #lego #minifigures #trains #toyphotographers #toypictures #toypic community

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Creator Spotlight: @fourbrickstall

I’m a photographer who likes to shoot portraits, acro, and toys. My favorite themes are medieval fantasy, steampunk, and apocalypse. I manage a fan community about LEGO photography called BrickCentral, and I am its LEGO ambassador.

Check out our full interview below!

How did you get your start in photography?

I think I have always really liked looking at things through a lens—I had plenty of microscopes and telescopes growing up—so photography was a natural progression. I started out taking photos of nature, architecture, and travel but really became a photographer in my mind when I learned studio photography. I love creating interesting light on people in particular.

What inspired you to work with LEGO specifically?

Several years ago, a couple of photography blogs I followed featured a 365-day phone photography project by Andrew Whyte about a miniature traveling LEGO photographer. It was the first time I had ever seen toy photography. And LEGO! It had been years since I had ever even looked at LEGO, but it brought back memories of smiley-faced space explorers on lunar bases. I was surprised by how modern LEGO minifigures had become: this LEGO photographer was so urban with a beanie hat on its head and a cute camera in its hand. I immediately wanted to create a little LEGO version of myself, too (called a “sigfig” or signature figure, I later learned.) Around that time, I had my hands full with a toddler and was looking for a way to keep shooting creatively. But I only had space for one bag at a time—a diaper bag or a camera bag—so a phone and a minifig seemed like a fantastic way to keep taking photos.

Once I got my LEGO minifigure in the mail, I started shooting and became instantly hooked. Not only on the photography but on the collecting aspect too. I now have hundreds of minifigures and even more LEGO minifigure parts to create custom characters with. So it was the LEGO that caught my attention right away, but the photography workflow is what sealed the deal for me.

What is your favorite piece of all time? Why?

I really love this photo for lots of reasons. It’s the kind of photographer I want to be: someone who doesn’t let weather or terrain or whatever become an excuse for not doing what they love. I also like that this shot looks like I found this great location in the forest, but the reality is that I shot this on my window sill with just some bark, twigs, and moss that I collected from around Brooklyn. It doesn’t get more metropolitan than NYC, but with just an idea and a few materials, I created a completely different environment. Atmospheric effects are another thing I like to add to my photos, so the “rain” hits the spot. It’s just spray from a water bottle.

From idea to final piece, how long does it take for you to create something?

The great thing about shooting LEGO is that it can be as easy or as complex as you want it to be: from subject to gear, to lighting, to location. As a portrait photographer, shooting an unusual or interesting character is part of the thrill, so I spend about an hour creating one custom minifig from my hundreds of loose parts.

Sometimes I use official LEGO models as a subject or as a background, and these take some time to build, depending on the size of the set. I build my own models and scenes, too—known as My Own Creations (MOCs) in LEGO lingo. These take me forever because I’m not a great MOC builder, and I don’t have thousands of LEGO parts at my disposal. It’s not unusual for MOCs to take days or weeks for me to finish.

This tiny red house on wheels took me about 5 days to build:

This Japanese alley took me a month:

When shooting outdoors, I look for locations that scale well to LEGO minifigs and models and also have beautiful light. I seek out pockets of light through trees to put my subjects in, but I also make sure to have patches of shadow throughout the scene to give it some depth.

I already have some favorite locations, so it’s really just a matter of getting to them or waiting for the right time of day. Indoors, I can get shooting rather quickly at any time of day in my studio nook, which is an alcove I’ve set up with lighting and supports just for my LEGO photography. Having that dedicated space and grip really accelerates getting into a flow state. Negentropy is my friend.

A custom minifig in a MOC photographed in my studio nook is my favorite kind of work to do, but that also takes the longest because of the build time and more complex lighting.

What are 3 things you can’t live without as a creator?

My camera, my lenses, and Lightroom are three things I can’t live without as a creator. I love the whole process of shooting—seeing how different settings and gear change an image—and then taking that image and making it truer to what I feel in post.

What do you wish you knew when you first started out creating content that you know now?

I wish I knew that it’s easier to find your tribe when you figure out who you are as an artist first. I think it’s tempting to try to belong immediately because it’s exciting to find other people who share the same interests as you. But doing that too quickly and investing too deeply can influence your art or trap you in a style that isn’t really you.

What are your file name conventions?

FBT-desc-of-lego-subject.jpg I’m not as organized as I would like to be, but I have my folders set up descriptively and by date in Lightroom. It’s great for managing thousands of photos.

Who on Tumblr inspires you and why?

I love the DnD artists on Tumblr! I’m so inspired by their beautiful illustrations, character creations, and storytelling. I played a few campaigns with my Dungeon Master brother as a teenager, so I know and love that world. I guess my affinity for custom LEGO characters is rooted in the character creation part of DnD.

My favorite characters these days are artificers and tieflings, so I follow those tags on Tumblr to see all the stunning artwork by the community.

Check out more amazing LEGO photography over at @fourbrickstall!

#creator spotlight #lego #photographers on tumblr #lego community #fourbrickstall

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piotrbricks · 2 years

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My take on DC’s Killer Croc. There were many canon versions of Waylon Jones (which is Killer Croc’s real name). Here, I decided to go with his more animalistic look. But, of course, armored and quite over the top.

This is one of my buildable bigfigs, as I call them - extended legs and arms, an armor… Plus, in this case, a buildable tail.

I tried to implement some toy photography tips by @fourbrickstall here and I’m quite happy with those photos (they are not perfect, that’s for sure but I like them!).

#killer croc #lego #lego custom minifigure #lego minifigure #minifig #lego custom #minifigure #lego community #lego photography #lego purist custom #brickcentral #dcau #dc comics #suicide squad #waylon jones #Batman foe #lego dc super villains #dc fanart #dc fandome

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