TOY PHOTOGRAPHY! The How To Guide

HOW DO YOU DO TOY PHOTOGRAPHY? Well, this is the video for YOU! I cover everything from my gear, to lighting, to editing, and more!
Opening - 00:00
Background - 01:00
Inspiration - 04:25
Gear - 05:00
Posing and Framing - 8:45
Digital Backgrounds - 10:21
Lighting - 13:41
Photo Selection - 16:39
Photo Edits - 18:20
Here are links to what I use:
Philips Hue:
a.co/d/jc9TWRN
LumeCube:
a.co/d/142QhXc
Nikon Z6
a.co/d/01A2RQ0
Nikon Macro Lens
a.co/d/9yLAz8l
If you haven't already, check me out with these these figures and more on my Instagram page! / keco.collects

[@ronaldquesada5553]

Excellent topic! Out of the box. We need a part 2 3 5 and 10

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@mmpr335]

You're quickly becoming one of my fave on the platform! Keep up the good content

[@KeCoCollects]

High compliment! I appreciate you.

[@Riley.Reviews]

Just what I needed. I need photo tips from the goat! Sweet vid as always Keco🤛🏼

[@KeCoCollects]

I don't know a lot... but there may be a nugget or two in there LOL. Thanks man!

[@jonathanking4731]

Thank you so much. This was just what I was looking for. You made everything look very doable and I am very much a dummy at this. Awesome video.

[@KeCoCollects]

Totally doable! Just practice :)

[@Caleb.Collects98]

YES! That's the only word I can think of when watching this video.

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@nicholasbazarow4135]

So good man. Love your style !

[@KeCoCollects]

Appreciate that! Thanks for checking it out

[@uksith]

Such a well thought-out and filmed/edited video Keco. Great work sir.

[@KeCoCollects]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching friend.

[@Dubandsub10]

many thanks my friend, so kind of you to share, be well

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for watching!

[@ZainOnYT]

I just started my one sixth figure photography Instagram and this has been extremely helpful. Thanks KeCo!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for checking it out! If you start sharing on IG, tag me. Would love to see it

[@Nabil6901]

This was great thank you for the tips & tricks on how to do this! I’m definitely going to give it a try myself.

[@KeCoCollects]

Give it a try! Tag me if you post :)

[@Nabil6901]

@@KeCoCollects Will do man but only if it turn out good 😅

[@MikeMikeYT]

Awesome stuff!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thank you friend!

[@DurdanesGomez1776]

that was some good information. I want to do toy photography and this is great start!

[@KeCoCollects]

Love to hear that! Good luck

[@ironloganYT]

Great video brother! Love it

[@KeCoCollects]

As always, I appreciate you!

[@Sith-ScaleCollector]

Very cool & some great insight. Thanks man

[@KeCoCollects]

Hope it helped!

[@Sith-ScaleCollector]

@@KeCoCollects it did! I had a real “how did I not think of that” moment with the Hue bulbs! Fantastic

[@MikeRendar84]

Thanks! :)

[@KeCoCollects]

So glad it helped!

[@FirebrandF5]

That was really cool

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@walbaroon]

Really good vid 👍

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryanmccarthy6054]

Great how to. My limitation is my camera and editing knowledge. Guess some classes are in my future

[@KeCoCollects]

KZbin is a great spot for that! Thanks for watching

[@toniweigant5989]

the shot looks great😃, I would be using Lightroom (+Photoshop) on your part instead of the official instagram filter functions. Lightroom will remain the quality of your full frame raws. I use a 80mm f/1.4 for the dreamy bokeh, totally can recommend additionally to your macro (or even a 135mm f/1.8). The look will be uncomparable. ☺

[@KeCoCollects]

Great tips!

[@louislibitz]

🤘🏼👏🏼🔥

[@KeCoCollects]

Hope you enjoy!

[@WorldBreakerHULK1962]

Big fan of your stuff!!! Just curious when you were editing and putting the over PNGs, you also adjusted the brightness of the hand itself, by any chance how did you do that? What there a particular app you were using for this edit?

[@KeCoCollects]

On the video I was using Enlight and if I think I know what you are referencing, I may have used the "target" tool and brightened that area.

[@niko22878]

the only issue for using a computer screen as background are full body shots

[@KeCoCollects]

100% ... which is why you rarely see that type from me!

[@DV91]

I’ve been thinking about this lately. The lamp with the lights is a great idea and I just so happen to have one already. Thanks for sharing!

[@KeCoCollects]

Give it a try! Good luck

[@darthkirbaybey8733]

What a great video! Lol. Unfortunately I think I'll pass on doing toy photography after I looked up just the price of your camera, ouch!

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for watching! There are quite a few cheaper options though!

[@_nick_stark]

If I missed it I apologize but what photo editing software are you using?

[@KeCoCollects]

Photoshop for computer, Enlight Photofox and Snapseed for Phone.

[@waynejones1054]

Great video. One question, what about copyright considerations of the background images you are copying?

[@KeCoCollects]

Great question! Everything I use is from free wallpaper site, so it's public use.

[@waynejones1054]

@@KeCoCollects Great. Thank you. 👍

[@70sroomreviews14]

Nice shots, but I believe the camera you showed in the video was a Nikon Z5. Good choice of cameras.

[@KeCoCollects]

You know? I think you are right. LOL -- good catch

[@70sroomreviews14]

@@KeCoCollects No issues sir. I love the action figure photography genre. I just prefer use off camera flash with little to no post processing. Keep up the good stuff.

[@collectorjoey]

Do you know of any KZbin videos that can show how to make the light saber blade?

[@KeCoCollects]

Prolly search "lightsaber effect photoshop tutorial" .. good luck

[@collectorjoey]

@@KeCoCollects Well yeah of course I can do that. I was just wondering if you recommended one specifically, thanks for the reply!

[@spoodlew]

Love your videos...1 comment..can you go a little slower when you pan your collection etc. For me, it makes me dizzy, like a motion sickness. Not sure if others have this problem.

[@KeCoCollects]

Thanks for checking it out. On actual collection tours, I go slower, but I'll take your feedback!

[@MeCopiate1]

It's a Nikon Z5

[@KeCoCollects]

Correct. I misspoke

[@987monkeyman]

TIL about the Volume. Here I was thinking every modern shot is just like sad Ian McKellen with the green screen.

[@KeCoCollects]

Well how about that! Always be learning !

[@mike77shell82]

GOOD LUCK WITH INSTAGRAM!!!!! I had 4 years worth of model diorama photography posted on my page and Instagram just deleted my account suddenly. My photos violated their policy it said. I never went back. Stay with youtube.

[@KeCoCollects]

Terrible! I'm trying the KZbin thing for a little while longer I guess LOL. Thanks for watching