Star Wars Toy Photography - Part I

[@juliom6260]

The first one is amazing. Can i use it as desktop wallpaper ?

[@ChristianGruner]

Yes of course, you can download it on my webside www.kreuz-quer.blogspot.de under the category toyphotography

[@juliom6260]

Thanks. And as I can see you did a lot of others too. Must share all that here. Keep the good work mate. Cheers

[@_Wolffe]

But it has the wrong star destroyer... :(

[@DanielSanchez-yr2gw]

@@_Wolffe actually the first order still uses old star destroyers so its not wrong,because its canon

[@ChristianGruner]

@@_Wolffe you are right but for me as artist its absolutely irrelevant if the timeline is perfect. I'm star wars fan but it is not a religion for me as many fans see it. who cares if there is an model which not fit in the perfect timeline. At the end it is a fairytale and I'm an artist which play with pictures. I will create moods and stories and not write historic perfect documents.

[@lbpvssplatoon2542]

This is amazing, this should be part of the "a star wars story" series. A story about two stormtroopers and how the journey effects them both physically and emotionally.

[@leetlebob8203]

These are the most wholesome troopers ever, you rarely get to see this side of the storm troopers.

[@randomguyontheinternet6444]

This really give stormtroopers the humanity they deserve

[@sporeham1674]

Yes it does! Under every faceless mask is a real face, and under every real face is a soul. They don’t deserve death. They’re people too, taken form birth, and raised to kill.

[@theavidcommenter4331]

Uncle Sam Sire but if they didn't stop the Death Star millions of families will be lost entire generations destroyed

[@sadturtle3749]

@@theavidcommenter4331 yeah

[@ethanguest3438]

That storm trooper and flame trooper maut have been great friends. Wish this was turned into a film

[@jaydenp1747]

In the first order they rarely even talked to each other and all conversations were recorded their only goal was to bring back the rule of the galactic empire.

[@CentralAerospace]

Wow. This gives me a whole new perspective about stormtroopers!

[@Neat_Way]

You see toys i see a beginning of a great friendship

[@ludwigvanbubthoven5692]

It's rare to see Storm Troopers humanized in any way. Especially the First Order types. I would suggest a few shots with their helmets removed. The heads from Hasbro's MCU Punisher and Civil War Crossbones would work really well.

[@thomaskolb8785]

The first one is truly wonderful. That tiny gesture tells a whole story of friendship. Amazing.

[@hcj-wr1nj]

*2 best buds traveling the galaxy*

[@tsmithdotks]

Wow man.... This goes beyond simple toy photography. It's art. Plain and simple. These images are so well done.

[@oblivionzephyr3897]

better than the force awakens

[@SupaDupaGuy]

I missed the old days 😣

[@pabloareas2258]

Great job! The pictures with the CG effect are mind blowing!

[@clipchimp7406]

You should do one with Darth Vader mourning the death of Padme. Like a palace with her tomb.

[@PonkingtonHeights]

I like this because a lot of people forget Storm Troopers and First Order Storm Troopers were all just normal people, a lot of them were just desperate enough to join the Empire and/or were indoctrinated, like Han in Solo a Star Wars Story, he only enlisted because it was the only way off the planet

[@jaydenp1747]

I mean Galactic Empire yeah but First order stormtroopers where kidnapped and trained from birth to not have free will like organic droid’s

[@superxavxii421]

This video needs more attention, this art was great

[@Spectralyzed]

The first Snow Patrol photo is definitely my favorite. These are incredibly well done.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

I love the music. That Danny Elfman is amazing. No just kidding. I love it when that guy in that movie says 'It was long ago during the clone wars an age old beer drinking buddy of mine used to say...'

[@mtchl26]

Petition to make an actual story game for two players based on these two stormtroopers and their adventures, like the game ‘A way out’

[@kroganhonor4181]

Clones may share the same face and Stormtroopers may share the same EXACT helmet...... But they are all unique....... Their lives matter just as much as the troops of the republic though no one bothers to think twice about killing them...... With your donation of just 1 LIKE, you too can help us Krogan find a place for these poor, misstreated soldiers in the galaxy.... a place with out war..... (And with out a certain black wearing a**hole who'd kill you just for breathing the wrong way....... cuz he be petty......... and jealous of your working lungs)

[@elijahsellers3727]

Are droids welcome? They have a similar story as the clones. Built for war with no skills taught for after the conflict settles, and minimal healthcare given. No major surgeries, shortage of parts, if they are too expensive to fix, they are scrapped and cannibalised for partss

[@kroganhonor4181]

@@elijahsellers3727 yep......

[@militaryeat]

This is really cool, We never see a stormtroopers story or what they go through.

[@VoidlessOfSpace]

This brings more depth into the troopers or am I being weird?

[@ltpinksock1157]

Otaku tanker it kinda bothered me considering the first order were breed to be emotionless on the battlefield so it confused me when they were showing emotion in the photos because they wouldn’t actually do that. Now if the toys in the photos were stormtroopers then it would make sense. Sorry to be the Star Wars nerd

[@jaydenp1747]

HA7DEN THATS WHAT I AM TELLING EVERYONE

[@infamoushacker4chan883]

I really like the way you framed up the picture with actual props and then enhanced it with Photoshop. I doubt "Campfire" would have looked as good without the benefit of actual fire casting shadows.

[@cookieninja_1396]

The parting one looks so sad 😢😢😢😢 1 like : 1 stormtrooper alive

[@filipr4100]

Yes

[@notsus9804]

8 troopers alive :)

[@sadturtle3749]

1 like = 1 target hit

[@poultonboys3108]

These are cool. I think it'd be cool if you did clone troopers as well

[@enderluckjarmg985]

Astonishing how you made the limited posebilities of these action figures look absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic work my dude! Hope to see more of your art in the future :D

[@veagervictory4747]

I wish to tell you I love your work here and felt this deserves so much more than a simple applause. Well done

[@juanalvarez3507]

These are some prettty awesome photos. Your editing skills are amazing.

[@scottatkins3299]

Okay this is exactly the inspiration I have been looking for. Thank you.

[@its_nova]

So good

[@Sauron191]

Absolutely STUNNING!!!!!

[@Kitt5150]

Great stuff! I’m just getting into toy photography myself. Could you do a video on how you colour grade your images? Some beautiful work here.

[@RADD93]

The campfire scene is really good, and funny 😂

[@renevasquez5656]

I know. I would’ve but a Ewok in the back spying on them.

[@lauraglenn7642]

This is unbelievable!

[@alexboehm3919]

Nice use of first order figures! It’s a good change of pace from most people using clone troopers or imperial stormtroopers

[@imperialweaponstechnician8026]

These are very epic, and touching.

[@Fi_Sci_]

First Order Stormtroopers had the Worst Articulation Out Of the Army builders if you ask me, They couldn’t even hold their Blasters properly So I’m impressed you managed to make them look Good, Nice Work 👍🏻

[@scottkubacki9108]

Man...These are great. Good job.

[@Stefan-vz4pm]

Alright amazing pictures btw the only thing that kinda annoys me is that you used first order troops in an imperial civil war setting Aside from that i f**king love them

[@MidlifeGamer]

I’ve been wanting to get into toy photography during lockdown, unfortunately I don’t have a camera so it’s all going to have to be using my phone, however, these photos are beautiful and inspiring thank you.

[@ChristianGruner]

Hey, thank you. Mobile phone will work. More important than the camera is the idea and the process. Play with light and shadow and the rest will be cool. Also important is having fun

[@MidlifeGamer]

@@ChristianGruner thanks for the reply. I really like the idea of a series, like you’ve done here, to help with consistent ideas. As I say you’ve definitely inspired me and I’ll be happy if I can produce anything even half as good as this. Definitely earned a new subscriber.

[@silvervalleystudios2486]

Awesome. Great poseability the 6 inch black series. Thanks for showing.

[@chrismp2k7]

Absolutely brilliant. Would love to see some videos on how you did the editing, especially how you made the figures look dirty and changed the backgrounds.

[@owenwhite6952]

The comrade one is the best bromance the galaxy as ever seen

[@helpiamstuckonthismanshead3385]

They actually look realistic

[@cccmmm2563]

Terrific work! Just started taking photos too but in real landscapes. Love your work. Keep it up 👍

[@_janipekka_]

Wow just... Incredible!!

[@LegoGuy-ko3mf]

These are incredible! Amazing👏👏

[@toddshade2831]

Amazing! I really enjoyed that and it was inspiring.

[@ChristianGruner]

Thank you very much Todd. Glad you like

[@gruntkilla3894]

Dude these are seriously beautiful you post production on these are spectacular!!!

[@devlinarts4362]

Absolutely amazing & inspiring, I would also love to do something like this man.

[@ChristianGruner]

Thank you really much dude, glad you like my artworks. On my blog I have some new one kreuz-quer.blogspot.de/

[@leonmuller2205]

Legendary

[@DividedByZeero]

These look so realistic

[@nicholasshealy9040]

Very emotional, makes you change your view on the “bad-guys”, but was the one who died the Flame Trooper or someone else? I’m I supposed to take 2:28 metaphorically?

[@CC.07]

The flame trooper and storm trooper from the first photo live through the whole thing. And at 1:52 there’s a third trooper standing giving cover fire which I’m pretty sure is the one that died.

[@nicholasshealy9040]

Satan. To hell with u, gotcha thanks

[@SergeantZaf03]

These are great! Any plans to make more?

[@ChristianGruner]

Thanks a lot. Yes I did allready a lot of more pictures. Maybe I make another video.

[@michaelglass6158]

Wonderful storytelling mate. Would love to see more.

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

This was really amazing.

[@sujab7672]

So nice and awesome

[@sumor81]

Wow these are really good

[@ssaw_uthere]

it's incredible to think that these photos, not even real, actually made me sad by #7.

[@milkassassin9572]

You’ve inspired me to one day try this. I don’t know when I will try this, but I will, one day.

[@yuushagaming1643]

Do or do not. There is no try. -Yoda

[@cablemcmean6361]

You deserve more subs

[@jaredwarner8070]

Matthew is also the one that got me into it

[@SalBenavidesRE]

Wow man!!! These are awesome! A lot of emotion on the parting one. Can’t wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesnoonan2009]

I like that you used the first order but in the first picture that star destroyer was imperial not first order

[@ChristianGruner]

you are right but for me as artist its absolutely irrelevant if the timeline is perfect. I'm star wars fan but it is not a religion for me as many fans see it. who cares if there is an model which not fit in the perfect timeline. At the end it is a fairytale and I'm an artist which play with pictures. I will create moods and stories and not write historic perfect documents.

[@mikewhitman366]

Yeah shut up xD

[@christiannewaye7306]

C. G. Tbh the First order did you use a lot of surplus weapons from the Early empire

[@dgorenc66]

very cool you are inspiring

[@oliverprince2100]

Awesome work buddy

[@cameronclark4480]

Beautiful man truly awesome pics

[@GustavoPolo]

These are awesome! The compositing is perfect :)

[@huntergawlik5957]

These are awesome.

[@ChristianGruner]

Thank you Mr. Spock (Hunter Gawlik)

[@jestertlsodx9897]

Man your editing is on point.

[@n.goul.216]

AWESOME!

[@telepathy90]

Amazing work

[@Hey_its_Koda]

This is amazing.

[@ernestw2474]

I wonder if there'll be Imperial or FIrst Order perspective movie?

[@AMPMASTER10]

Probably not, mainly cause most of them are pure evil, while some are misinformed or forced into it.

[@jaydenp1747]

AMPMASTER10 you think fighting terrorist and restoring order is pure evil? Please 🤦‍♂️

[@AMPMASTER10]

@@jaydenp1747 Tarkin Doctrine: rule through fear. Hence buying the giant AT-AT over more economical AT-TE AT-ST. Built two Death Stars, destroyed at least 1 planet. Comited genocide multiple times. First Order kidnaps children, routinely mind wipes them for failure. Builds Starkiller base, kills entire star system of people. I think they are the terrorists.

[@jaydenp1747]

AMPMASTER10 I am talking about the common stormtrooper in the Galactic Empire , just because their leaders were cruel doesn’t mean most of them are “pure evil” keep in mind there were more then a billion stormtroopers

[@AMPMASTER10]

@@jaydenp1747 Some were misinformed. But even then, good men should not have stood by when Alderan was destroyed. That is when good men should have made a stand.

[@tixxoncraft]

Great Video

[@randy-tzu1624]

Very creative, you should do dioramas.

[@maison2243]

Awesome photos m8

[@LordZonaxe]

nice work on before and afters.

[@tablesalt-]

Very nice, its odd how whenever theres a ship or something they are from the empire and the figures are first order, but it still fits

[@plokoon1922]

How are you able to edit the environment because I’m very confused and I want to do something like that?

[@5.3pachyderm15]

Hey these are awesome! Great work on the effects!

[@jbro8934]

The music at the beginning is from the hologram message scene in A New Hope.

[@vladleyva79]

Que buenas fotos, felicidades amigo. 👍👍👍

[@paulhymans2354]

Fantastic !! Very well thought out.

[@Sus_Miser]

Awesome video and I love the figures

[@jamesschenk]

The parting brought tears to my eyes even storm troopers have feelings there human beings under that armor not robots

[@gedludek8245]

Do a stop motion shortfilm!

[@Nonemixed]

You are so good

[@espark3259]

Gary the Junior and his friend Larry

[@johnbastion747]

Yep

[@matthewbender9152]

Callahan's stuff has it's own flavor, but your style is excellent as well man. Nice shots, looks fantastic.

[@ChristianGruner]

Thank you Marine! Best wishes from an OR-8 from Germany.

[@augievegas]

Wow awesome job

[@bluesteele5786]

0:44 The First Order troopers were taken from their families at a young age and raised only to fight. They wouldn't be allowed to make relationships.

[@jaydenp1747]

Thank you!!

[@bluesteele5786]

@@jaydenp1747 The photographs were wonderfully edited (if that's the term?) and you did what you wanted to do: show the humanity of soldiers on all sides. Sorry for the nitpick, I'm just an obnoxious Star Wars fanboy.

[@jaydenp1747]

George Estep No that’s what i am thanking you for, i am try to tell everyone that they wouldn’t form relationships like this.

[@jonyt3hchunk]

Very beautiful. I wish more people subbed to you!

[@j.b.335]

The Republic wanted to become the Empire The Empire wanted to destroy the Rebellion The Rebellion wanted to become the Republic At the end of the day , both Storm Troopers and Rebel Troops were just ordinary people that wanted the exact same thing ... Peace .

[@undolation]

J. B. Well not so much the empire

[@ashangalhena2110]

Well it’s not like the storm troopers knew any better

[@freiluftanstaltosterreich4688]

Sehr schön , echt toll geworden!

[@abnormallylargemonkey9334]

I'm in a photography class, how do you do this? I wanted to create pictures/images like this but didnt know how and dont have the tools to do so

[@ChristianGruner]

Just need an idea, some stuff, in my case this figures and a camera. Some photographers take her figures just on place with real environment and special effects. I love to play with photoshop. Different ways to work and different results. Find the right way for you and try a lot. And don't forget the joy! You don't need special equipment or a professional camera. Just try with the stuff you have allready. You don't have flashes? Use a pocket light or the light from your phone. Be creative.

[@abnormallylargemonkey9334]

@@ChristianGruner Thank you

[@ChristianGruner]

@@abnormallylargemonkey9334 your welcome

[@paulocesarmendes6684]

Fantastic.

[@nationalmatch1]

awesome work!!

[@cooldude7838]

This is a love story of 2 stormtroopers