How to get started with figure photography: 4 tips for beginners

[@anbuzero367]

The best basics explained . Thanks .. i learnt alot today :))

[@zhullie02]

Thank you so much for the tips, especially on the lighting! I'm still new to figure photography and really appreciate you working on videos that are specifically about it. Glad that you used galaxy camera for the demo too. 😊

[@MakigumoPhoto]

rizeru glad I can help!! I have a few more ideas on lighting that will probably come next. I’m always open to addressing anything else you want to know about, though!

[@RonnyTempest69]

You really helped me thank you. I’m a nature photographer but got discouraged...and here I am realizing I love anime, so why not put them together. Thank you so much for showing me this it means a lot to me and the whole community.

[@MakigumoPhoto]

YES I love putting together hobbies like that! Best of luck to you!!

[@RonnyTempest69]

MakigumoPhoto if you ever wanted to see some of the work I’ve done thanks to your help you can see it on Instagram @TheSmilingHero also if it’s wrong to post this here please let me know I’ll take it down

[@kopelsage]

Great video! Hope this helps people to stop taking "snapshots" but more "photos" :)

[@MakigumoPhoto]

incognito dude yes thank you!! Here’s hoping!

[@Zero_63194]

This was awesome! I just recently got an Interest in photographing my figures, Thank you for the tips!

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Thanks! Glad this was helpful!

[@katerina7264]

Just found this today, super helpful and insightful. I will be looking forward to new videos!

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Thank you! Glad it's helpful!

[@airsonmanalad8377]

The video I need. Do more please with Nendoroids as subjects. Great video!

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Thank you! Let me know if there's anything in particular you wanted to know about Nendo photography and I'll try to work it in!

[@airsonmanalad8377]

@@MakigumoPhoto How do you make them stand without the plastic supports? I'm not good with editing.

[@MakigumoPhoto]

@@airsonmanalad8377 I got a tip from another collector to use floral wire, and it worked really well for me. 22 gauge wire is strong enough to support a Nendo and even some scale figures. You can use that as a makeshift stand, and it's thin enough where you can hide it with camera angles if you don't wanna edit it out. A thin paper clip or something like that could work too, just need something you can bend and twist but will hold its shape.

[@howagirlfiguresFrances]

Great info! I followed a lot of those same tips when I did figure photography back in the day. Lighting really is key!

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Aww I'd like to see you get back to it :D

[@acidsnow5915]

those are some great tips and tricks thanks for sharing this great content with us! really enjoyed watching this

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm compiling more tips so stay tuned!

[@АнастасияМакеева-ж3й]

Great video, thanks!

[@thecloudhell]

amazing tips thanks for sharing

[@HFAnimes]

Nice video! Keep the good work!

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Thanks very much!

[@SoullessMMA]

Is the Camera Plus app the free one or the 7.99 one?? Thank you!

[@MakigumoPhoto]

I used the paid version but if there's a free version with manual controls, that could work too!

[@randomnico6250]

I'm starting to get into this :o

[@randomnico6250]

@@jungwoof HII B)

[@CarlosRodriguez-eq9cq]

Awesome video! Very insightful. I’m just starting to get into this and your videos have really helped. I was curious as to which panel lights are you using ?

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Thank you! My LED banks are Aputure Amaran AL-F7's.

[@JM94_]

It’s a canon powershot sx530 hs good for a beginner like me? Btw thank you for this video! I’ll be learning more from your videos.

[@MakigumoPhoto]

hmm I can't comment on that particular camera as I don't have any experience with it. For beginners I would prioritize learning the exposure settings, so make sure the camera lets you set them manually. Then, I'd look at ergonomics. If you're specializing in toy photography I highly recommend getting something with an articulated screen because you'll be shooting at waist level or lower most of the time. Apart from those considerations, I wouldn't get too caught up with gear as a beginner. Just focus on learning, being creative, and having fun! If you find your camera holding you back, then learn how to work around it as a creative challenge.

[@JM94_]

MakigumoPhoto I’m not a person to buy a lot of accessories and stuff, just a camera and a action figure and that’s it. Thank you so much for your response! I appreciate it. I’ll keep learning more about toy photography.

[@MakigumoPhoto]

@@JM94_ feel free to msg me if you have any more questions!

[@JM94_]

MakigumoPhoto will do. Thanks a lot!!

[@philliee996]

Can anyone recommend some light bulbs? I heard that some light can damage the paint of figures so I am hesitant

[@MakigumoPhoto]

I have displayed figures with a number of lights over the years and none of them have affected the paint (including CFL and LED bulbs). I'm reasonably confident saying if you don't put them under, say, direct 24/7 exposure, any non-incandescent bulb will be fine.

[@philliee996]

@@MakigumoPhoto that's reassuring. Thank you!

[@jayg3101]

3 years later and still a helpful video 👍🏾

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Thank you so much!

[@WatercolourQuickandEasy]

Great information here! I have liked and subscribed. Let's try to support each other!

[@MakigumoPhoto]

Thanks so much!!