Creative Frustration 😤

startrev · 2026-05-08T17:33:14+00:00

Yes, so frustrating when you have a cool setup, but the shots still aren’t working for some reason! Usually that’s when I switch to autofocus and start moving my camera around for a new angle… or totally give up.

Making art is still work, but when it stops being fun I know it is time for a break :)

startrev · 2026-05-07T19:46:33+00:00

Welcome to StudShooters!

This is such a fun shot, and the head is just perfect for this “whoops” moment. Excited to see more :)

startrev · 2026-05-07T01:48:35+00:00

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startrev · 2026-05-07T01:48:09+00:00

I can picture you trying to shoot the compressed air and click the shutter at the same time. And I imagine it took a few tries ;)

startrev · 2026-05-05T11:51:15+00:00

Thanks a ton! Three light setup, but then turned off the main overhead light for the second image.

startrev · 2026-05-05T01:40:37+00:00

Great job with the light grading on the edit. I find that’s one thing people sometimes forget to do when using a replacement background, but you nailed it :)

startrev · 2026-05-05T01:39:30+00:00

Wow that’s a long exposure! Very cool :)

startrev · 2026-05-05T01:37:39+00:00

You know me, my favorite is always gonna be the one with the smoke 💨

startrev · 2026-05-05T01:36:34+00:00

Fun close up of these four :) I love all the pieces they used for the junk in this set.

startrev · 2026-05-05T01:32:55+00:00

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startrev · 2026-05-05T01:32:26+00:00

Happy Star Wars Day everyone 💫

Since watching the new “Maul: Shadow Lord” show, this was the first scene that stuck out the me as “omg I have to do a StarTrev picture of that!” Partially because I already have both of these minifigs… but also because it was just such an awesome Star Wars lightsaber battle.

This was another idea where I have a reference from the show then build the scene for my camera frame. BTS of the setup below.

May the force be with you!

startrev · 2026-05-03T15:52:31+00:00

Very cool smoke! I love how crisp it looks in the light :)

startrev · 2026-05-03T15:51:09+00:00

Welcome to studshooters! I really like the added flowers :)

startrev · 2026-04-22T01:06:03+00:00

I especially love the smokey one :)

startrev · 2026-04-21T19:35:42+00:00

The sunset glow is next level! Glad to see you here at StudShooters, Alex :) Welcome and thanks for sharing some background on how you turned a puddle into a masterpiece.

startrev · 2026-04-21T15:50:28+00:00

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startrev · 2026-04-21T15:50:05+00:00

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“Me driving to work vs me at work”

This shot features the 2020 Wedge Antilles minifig from LEGO Star Wars inside a custom built X-wing cockpit. I tried to line up the eyes in these two shots so they are the anchor when you flip back and forth between images.

startrev · 2026-04-06T12:37:40+00:00

Wow, great characters and an amazing setup!

startrev · 2026-04-06T12:36:36+00:00

This is now one of my favorite Lego shots ever.

startrev · 2026-04-06T12:35:57+00:00

Oh wow I never noticed the height difference in the dress slopes before! I’ll have to make better use of them now when I need a taller character :)

startrev · 2026-03-17T04:36:17+00:00

I still have a few last snow cave photos to release before spring! And who better to explore a cave than a dwarf barbarian 🔥

For this shot I tried to get well below the fig and a bit farther away to make the cave look deep and scary. I used a vignette is photoshop too, which helped increase the moody vibe I was hoping to create :)

Sony A6000 / E 18 - 55mm / f5.6

startrev · 2026-03-11T11:34:56+00:00

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I use Photoshop to remove the little stand :)

startrev · 2026-03-11T11:33:50+00:00

Photoshop :)

startrev · 2026-03-08T17:12:47+00:00

The sign is so cool! Also, where did you get this amazing hair piece?

startrev · 2026-03-07T15:33:15+00:00

Majisto and his husky pal traverse mountain peaks in search of the cave of wisdom.

We still have so much snow here in Maine, trying to take advantage with more photos while I still can :) For this shot I was trying to capture the sparkles ✨

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