CRASH COURSE

ESSENTIAL PHOTO SKILLS MADE EASY

Mike Harris shows you how to use a macro lens and LED lights to capture a film-like image of a tiny action figure

1 HOUR

If you’re a parent or grandparent to young children – or simply a big kid – it’s likely that you’ll have a few toys lying around. But before you pack everything away, consider whether there are any photogenic subjects that could be used to create a faux cinematic film still.

Toy photography is a relatively niche genre, but even if it’s not something that you choose to pursue it’s a great way to practise close-up photography techniques and learn about basic offcamera lighting setups.