Toy photography is something that has always fascinated me. I mean this is the NERDY PHOTOGRAPHER after all. When I was younger, I collected all sorts of action figures, and, whenever I see a toy photographer’s work, I always peruse their portfolio to see what types of figures they work with.
Are they Marvel or DC fans? Star Wars or GI Joe? A mash up of everything?
Our guest for this episode of the podcast, Anthony Mattea, started out as a wildlife photographer but got into toy photography during the pandemic. I too had aspirations of doing some toy photography in lockdown. Alas, that plan did not come to fruition.
Upon first inspecting Anthony’s portfolio, I was immediately taken by his photos of some of my favorite comic book heroes, specifically Green Lantern and the X-Men. The photos have great implications of movement and energy!
Interested in getting into toy photography yourself? Listen to the episode and let Anthony give you some pointers!
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About My Guest
My name is Anthony Mattea. I live in the California bay area. I have always loved photography but 4 years ago I decided to pursue it on a more professional basis. I started out with wildlife photography and then lockdown happened. My love for comics and movies naturally led me to toy photography. It’s opened up a whole new world of creative possibilities.
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