Shelly Corbett

I invite you into those forgotten worlds through my toy-based photography. My photo subjects used to be human. Now they’re two inches tall and made of plastic. (Not only do they have more fun but they behave better, too!) Using various photographic and lighting techniques, props and special lenses, I create dreamy worlds for my tiny subjects where LEGO and their mini figures have always been a family favorite.

Some years ago, between a creative rut and personal challenges, I watched a friend photographing mini figures at one of my adult-only LEGO-building parties. A light bulb moment!
I dove into this delightful toy photography world and never looked back. I discovered that we can’t afford to lose our sense of play and wonder. With toys as subjects, I can also explore a range of emotions that often seem out of reach.

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• Launched 'Brick Central' with three other toy photographers in 2013

• Launched 'StuckinPlastic' with Boris Vanrillaer in 2014

• Worked with The Lego Group, January 2018 - October 2020

• Launched 'Toy Photographers Blog' in 2018 with Kristina Alexanderson and Brett Wilson

Featured in Bricks Culture, Brick Journal, PetaPixel, B & H Photo Blog, Affinity Spotlight  and PopInsider amongst others.