Friday, March 18, 2011

Minifig photography and light

Sometimes you have to follow your heart for your true career.


From a wonderful LEGO photographer known as Balakov, (real name Mike Stimpson).


From the UK, Mike is a self-confessed Lego geek and Star Wars fan, and when he isn't taking pictures, he's working as a computer programmer. Mike's Lego photography work has been featured in various magazines and UK newspapers, as well on TV for the BBC.


In his vast portfolio, Mike has 710 images of toys, and he regularly adds to the amount. His shots vary from reenacting famous movie stills, posters, and photos to Star Wars sets, as well as more general toy photography.
A LEGO reconstruction
of the  famous 1932 photograph
"Lunch atop a skyscraper"
taken by Charles Ebbets


Predominantley though, he photographs Lego Star Wars, with fun results.
In fact, he even has a book published with his Stormtrooper images inside, called "Stormtroopers, We Love You".
Link here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1449123


















There is a good interview with him, discussing his photographic techniques.