Toy photography actually got me to learn about posing, lighting, composition etc and now I use that knowledge and do portraiture on the side. I focus more on composite style portraits like cosplay, sports, etc due to my composite portrait toy photography style and it's translated into a really good side gig. So while it's not directly making money from toy photography, the skills that you learn in photographing, lighting, posing, and editing subjects can definitely translate into real world work and money. Great video and topic and I hope everyone here gets after it and makes some side money with their art!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is so amazing! There are so many valuable skills you can learn from toy photography! Congrats!! And Thanks so much for sharing that! 🙏

Man, this is a video to put on a playlist. Thanks for being so dedicated to the cause and people who do it my brother!

OMG, I'm just starting this hobby and wonder about making money. This is like a gift from God. Can't wait

@ricardonolasco9145

2 жыл бұрын

Qro te ht en hhnjjy

@Figure_Photography

2 жыл бұрын

Griffin the bird, griffin the bird, griffin the bird what what. Griffin the bird, griffin the bird, griffin the bird what what. Ayyyyy

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! So glad it’s helpful for you!!

Jared, I started watching your videos a couple of years ago when I first started toy photography, and still you provide amazing content, being photos, videos, advice. Your work amongst other reasons is the inspiration I got to start my own y tube channel, and a professional photography account. Thank you and keep on doing awesome stuff! 👏👏

WOW! Great info. Really appreciate you!

Thank you so much Jared for putting this video together. I've been trying to learn this stuff, and this was a huge help, especially with feeling like someone was walking through it and explaining along the way. So, thank you again. ✌️

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!!

As always a fantastic video for the community :) Thank you Jared!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much my friend! And thank you again for joining!!

A great video Jared! Thank you for posting this great information and for addressing that copyright question! Your channel is what inspired me to head down the road of action figure photography! Thank you for the great info and channel!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Allen thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! So glad the channel has been helpful for you! 🙇‍♂️

Excellent video Jared! I love your work! I started out with wedding photography and wanted to combine my two passions, toys and photography. I know a few people who sell their prints at cons. I have never tried it myself. My style doesn't lend well towards that as I more or less showcase the figure. I love how you are helping out the community and the toy photography con sounds incredible! About 5 hours away from me, I might have to see if I am free that weekend!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Hey rob! I’m so happy to hear you’ve been appreciating the videos, especially this one 🙏 it would be amazing to see you there sir! Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks a lot bro, I love your work and I learn a ton with your content.

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching dude!!

Awesome video!! Thank you so very much for all you do!!

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out dude!!

Great video Jared. I liked the fact that you talked about not receiving any replies from companies that you have contacted. Most importantly remember that the companies receive lots of requests and it is not about the individual photographer when they don't reply. Keep moving forward in your personal learning/journey of photography. Keep on shooting, have fun.

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lawrence! Thanks so much dudeB you’re absolutely right! It’s good not to take it personally when you don’t hear a response back. You never know what’s happening on their end. Thanks so much dude!

Thank you for the insight, I look forward to utilizing some of these tools!

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you for posting this! 🤩🤩

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

This is wonderful! Just the kick in the butt I needed. Thank you for all the information!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Dude!! Thanks so much for watching! 🙏

@kltoybox

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirdork730 I download your video to revisit and write some things down as well! Your the best man!

Some pretty excellent tips and advice. Once again, a great video to help out the community 👍

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching Stubbs!!

Thanks. Your advice is great.

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Really cool video Jared ! Thanks for that

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!!

Hey Sir, dork your videos are the best keep doing the great work👍

@sirdork730

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out dude!

Hey.... Thanks for sharing your experience and show us how to do something special in our works.. Im very very amateur and I'm learn so much from you. Thanks so much and greetings from Chile

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you watching the video! Good luck! 🙏😆

Awesome video! I totally DIG your tutorials

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

Awesome dude! Thanks so much for watching!!

Outstanding advice bro and you are an inspiration!!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my man!!!!

Great tutorial. Love the content.

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Linda!

Thanks for great video!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

you have inspired me thank you so much my mom looked everywhere and now I know where to get figures

great video man.

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 🙏🙇‍♂️

I got one of your awesome t-shirts. Also look at the camera instead of the camera display when filming. Much love!

Nice tip on the copy right! Thank you!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

Vivo en Ecuador y estoy practicando mucho la fotografía de juguetes gracias a tus videos me guían mucho, aunque en mi país no hay mercado para ello, seguro que alguien afuera puede interesarse en la fotografía de juguetes sea donde sea. Gracias x tus consejos!!!

I really wish I could go to toys in action event will you be making a video of the event. I am hoping it becomes a yearly thing so that I can go hopefully someday. Your photography is amazing, i’m no where near your talent. thanks for sharing

Ur the best at doing toy photography

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Aw dude thank you 😭

😲 He has Cardcaptor Sakura! 😍😍😍😍 That's all I can see now!

Just a question leading on from the video, how many followers and how much engagement should you have on Instagram before it's actually worth trying to sell your photos? Also, for these apps and websites that sell your photos, do you pay a monthly fee for use? This video has got me really interested in trying to turn this into a mini-career! Thanks for making it!

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! You could start trying to sell right away! Sometimes your photos could be found on these shop websites by people who don’t even follow you! Definitely worth giving it a shot anytime you feel up to it! The only website for selling that I mentioned with fees is Etsy. Etsy will have a certain amount of money per listing. Spring and Redbubble will just take a portion of the sale 👍 Hope it helps!!

What would be a good start for say x amount of prints to bring to a con to sell? 5 of each one? and what size is a good start?

@sirdork730

11 ай бұрын

The website I mention (sinalite.com) for prints sells them in batches of 25 prints. I try to get as much of a variety of IP’s as possible to appeal to more customers. I get 12x18 size! I go in a bit more detail in this video also! How to sell your Toy Photos at a Convention! kzread.info/dash/bejne/h22l0LKjd7TFdJc.html

"Henceforth, you shall be known as... daaaark lord"

Oh this is gonna be a fun video to have a reference if I ever wanna make this toys thing more than a hobby. (shows Pudgy Pig about to be roasted in the BBQ) Noooooooo

@sirdork730

26 күн бұрын

Pork chops for a mid-video snack!!! 🍖

Hey Jared. This is Psychowhite. I do power ranger toys review on KZread. Anyways. I got a question for you. How do you sponsor your photos to other people and making good money while you are trying to sell your photo pictures?

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man! All the info I know on this is in the video! Try to keep posting and trying to get attention of other photographers and brands!

🙌🙌🙌🙌

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

I think you forgot to mention about running workshops.

Where did u get those shelves?

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

IKEA 😁

Can i sell digital photos???

What's the best camera to use for toy photography? is an iPhone good? or do I need a camera

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

Hey! An IPhone is a great camera to use! Here are a few videos and links to help! - iPhone Toy Photography Tips kzread.info/dash/bejne/naOE1ZZvnqTek5s.html - Everything you need to know about Toy Photography! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZX-arLmAirzKeNY.html - All Recommended Toy Photography Gear! www.amazon.com/shop/sirdork

@HazWolverine

Жыл бұрын

@@sirdork730 hey I’m so glad you replied! I’m a big fan of yours. Could I ask how you remove clothing hangers and wooden sticks u use to hold up your figure from your final shot?

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

@@HazWolverine thanks for the love dude! 🙇‍♂️ if you check out the IPhone video I linked in the above comment, I go over how to edit out the wires/stands!

@HazWolverine

Жыл бұрын

@@sirdork730 thank you sir 🫡. You officially rock! 🤟🏼

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

@@HazWolverine You rock!! Thanks for watching 🙏

Noice

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

Is there a stream tomorrow?

@sirdork730

2 жыл бұрын

I was just about to schedule one for tonight!

@commander_razor

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirdork730 its at 5 am, lmao

Have any toys melted during a shoot?

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

It’s happened once 😂 it’s all in this video! Toy Photography: Boba Fett's Revenge! kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4STl9yAXa2endo.html

The problem with most toy photography is that it looks too obviously like toys. That's fine if it's what you're going for but I found personally that most collectors like realism and by making the models/toys look real and akin to a still image from a movie it is more sellable as a poster or image. I get commissioned because of continually striving for that realism so the collector then has something pretty unique. :)

@MooreShots__

Жыл бұрын

Then you'd fall into my category. My work always gets mistaken for renders or ingame screenshots. I HAVE to post a behind the scenes to show its 90% practical effects and 10% photoshop. 😅

Do you need to ask permission from the company first(based on which company the toy belongs) before selling of making money from your photo?

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

The potential issue wouldn’t be with the toy company, it would be with the company who owns the character. For example, Star Wars vs Hasbro. Either way, you should most likelybe safe if you follow what I mention in the video! Just always keep in mind the risk 🙏

@MCAP887

Жыл бұрын

@@sirdork730 Thanks dude, sorry i didn't catched that part of the video I went out asking too early, I'll try to join spring, again I owe yah one.

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

@@MCAP887 no problem dude!! Just happy to help! Good luck with the store! 🙇‍♂️

Is there a market for zoomed in poo shots?

You know, all the blah blah blah to explain the effects and artistry of your technique is great but like to see more of your artistry 😝👍

"Work with what you like, and you will never like anything again." People always want to make money from everything. As if entertainment is not part of human needs.

667 likes didn't like that 666 😂

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for that 😈

Takes money to make money. Sorry kids, it’s the truth.

Nobody believed Star Wars would be a hit so George got turned down a lot before 20th century said, ok let's give him a shot. I should post this all over my walls bcus I get discouraged when bills need to be paid and photography is just a hobby. Thank you for this video. It's super helpful! I will def sub and follow ur IG! Would love to see more of ur tip and tricks! May the force be with you brother 🙏

@sirdork730

Жыл бұрын

Aw man that is so kind of you! Really appreciate it! Thanks for the love and support!

@jedi.master.j

Жыл бұрын

@@sirdork730 this is the way! 🫡