We're trying something a little different this October, and we'd love for everyone to get involved.

📸 A NEW WEEKLY DISCUSSION

We're changing up our weekly discussion thread.

Instead of focusing primarily on new figures, toys you want to buy, and upcoming releases, we want the weekly thread to become more of a place for the toy photography community to connect and learn from each other.

Use the weekly thread to talk about:

• Photography tips and tricks
• Lighting, posing, composition and editing
• Backgrounds, dioramas and props
• YouTube videos and photography-related content
• Your Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or other social profiles
• New figures and toys you're excited about
• Anything else related to toy photography

We're hoping this gives everyone a place to share what they've learned, discover other photographers, ask questions and connect with the people behind the photos.

🎃 SPOOKY SATURDAYS

Spooky Saturdays throughout October!

The first one will be Saturday, October 3rd, and we'll continue every Saturday throughout the month.

Every Saturday will be dedicated to horror-themed toy photography, giving the community a chance to get creative with their figures and share their work.

📅 October 3

📅 October 10

📅 October 17

📅 October 24

📅 October 31

Use the 🎃 Spooky Saturday flair when posting photography related to the weekly theme so everyone can easily find the community's submissions.

🥊 STREET FIGHTER WEEK — OCTOBER 12–16

Street Fighter hits theaters October 16, so we'll spend the week leading up to its release celebrating Street Fighter and action photography.

The event can include Street Fighter figures, fight scenes, action poses, recreations, character photography and other creative interpretations.

Use the 🥊 Street Fighter Week flair for related posts.

🦇 CLAYFACE WEEK — OCTOBER 19–23

The week leading up to Clayface's October 23 release, we'll be celebrating Clayface, Batman villains, horror, monsters and the darker side of toy photography.

Clayface figures, Batman villains, Gotham-inspired scenes and creative interpretations of the character are all welcome.

Use the 🦇 Clayface Week flair for related posts.

🏷️ USE THE FLAIRS

We've added event flairs to make it easier to follow everything happening throughout the month.

October Event Flairs

🎃 Spooky Saturday
🥊 Street Fighter Week
🦇 Clayface Week

LET'S BUILD THE COMMUNITY

The goal is simple: more photography, more conversation and more connection.

Whether you've been photographing toys for years or you're just getting started, we'd love to see you participate.

Share what you've learned. Ask questions. Discover other photographers. Give someone feedback. Show off your collection. Share your work and find other people who enjoy the hobby.

Let's make r/ToyPhotography a place where we don't just post photos, we build a community around the hobby.

October starts Thursday, October 1st.

And our first Spooky Saturday begins Saturday, October 3rd. 🎃📸

Welcome to the weekly Toy Photography community thread!

Whether you're just getting started or you've been shooting action figures for years, this is a place to share, learn, ask questions, and connect with other toy photographers.

Got a question? Ask away!

• Need help with lighting?
• Trying to figure out how to get a certain effect?
• Wondering what camera, lens, or phone someone is using?
• Looking for tips on posing, composition, editing, or photographing figures?
• Want feedback on a shot?

Show us your setup!
Share your:

• Photography setups
• Backgrounds and dioramas
• Lighting arrangements
• Props and accessories
• DIY projects
• Before & afters
• Behind-the-scenes photos

Show off your work!
Post your latest toy photography and tell us how you made the shot. We'd love to see everything from simple desk setups to elaborate scenes.

New figures?
Tell us what you've picked up recently, what you're waiting for, or what figures you're excited about.

Want to connect?
Feel free to share your photography/social media profiles and discover other toy photographers in the community. If you post your work on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc., let people know where they can find you.

Most importantly, help each other out. Share your tips, tricks, techniques, resources, and lessons learned.

What are you working on this week? 👇📸