[jwyss234]

I use my smart phone to take pictures and have gotten some excellent shots with it. Whatever kind of camera you use, don't use the flash. The flash can wash out the colors and look unnatural. Set up some external lights and you'll get better shots. I use some cheap LED desk lamps from Walmart.

I haven't bought any of the extreme sets but the galleries here on Toyark have looked really good. You might also look at the diorama pieces that came with the first few waves of ToyBiz Marvel Legends. You may also find that some of the Marvel Select and Gotham Select figures have diorama pieces that could work for a Predator photo shoot.

I'd feel remiss if I didn't mention taking photos outdoors. Sunny days will provide plenty of natural light and you'd have a ready made jungle or desert environment (depending on where you live). Just make sure that you're not in any danger of snakes or animals that could attack wherever you are taking pictures.

If taking pictures outside isn't an option or just not your thing, you could use potted plants or fake plants from some place like Hobby Lobby. You may may want to look into setting up a terrarium for some ideas about setting up a natural looking environment indoors. Hope some of these ideas help.