[VonPooten]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Thank you for the incredibly supportive comments. I agree 100% with your take on where the motivation should come from: the absolute joy to be found when creating pictorial representations of your favorite comic characters and events! As you suggested, some of the more highbrow photos almost seem out of reach, short of investing thousands of dollars on equipment/space/set elements...and that's all before any fig acquisition. While the aesthetic value of 'pro' photos is undeniable, they sometimes seem sterile and almost formulaic. The use of unsightly flight stands and shelf or bookcase tops might be frowned upon by professionals, but it also serves as a reminder that we can all participate in this celebration of comic/toy culture. Similar to guerrilla film-making, this approach to figure photography may have a charm of its own.

About the camera I use, it's a super cheap ($15-$20) Olympus X-775 LOL I've shopped out 'real' cameras, but I end up opting for figs over hardware. As far a you catching up, you are being too modest, man...I've seen a couple of your set-ups and noted the quality your comments...you have skills man! Snap the shots!

As usual, you have it dead on mate. Credit to the people who can afford the prestigious equipment, but if you can get the posing right and snap a shot as good as yours on a $20 camera, there's not much else that's needed eh!

Unfortunately I'm one of the opposite kind, who enjoys crafting scenes and designing dioramas with a friend of mine, but with a dire camera which apparently has a hatred for focusing! I'm exceedingly proud of this growing dio of ours though, within which I've temporarily crafted a 90's-esque battle scenario, and of course the upcoming Rogue will be a welcome addition to it.