The premise is easy, pop your Sigfig (a LEGO you) in a brick-built scene, take a photo and share it on social media using #SigfigScene. Collaborate with @sigfigscene and tag the hosts. The harder part is coming up with an initial idea, implementing it and captivating your audience. Below are a few tips that I have developed over the years and have helped me immensely. 

Sigfig:

Always have your Sigfig to hand. It may sound obvious but having to root around for the star of the show is time consuming and a pain, not to mention giving up and not joining in because you can’t find it.

Brick-built background:

A set/MOC of any size will work, you don’t have to have a massive LEGO set to join in. A small corner or wall will often be enough to get in close and capture a simple story.

Lighting:

Lighting, it’s a pain for everyone. Having a decent light source doesn’t necessarily make or break a scene but it helps to get it just right. Spending that little longer finding the right light source will help highlight your Sigfig and capture smaller details clearly.

Caption:

Create a short story. I’ve found that creating something that wouldn’t happen to myself, something whacky, fun and silly. You can also portray messages in your scenes, raising awareness for Mental Health, disabilities and other important real-life situations. Keeping it short and sweet will help keep an audience, long winded ‘essays’ will deter most.

Outfits:

Change it up. Having an array of different torsos, legs, heads and accessories in your arsenal will enhance a scene and make it unique and memorable. If you’re struggling to find the right face or outfit, go custom. @minifigsme have a vast catalogue of parts and prints, they’ll also design you a custom face.

Editing:

Photo editing. After you’ve captured your shoot, don’t be afraid to play around with the brightness, contrast and so on. A little tweak here & there might bring out a certain detail or area previously hiding in the shadows. Slightly blurring the edges is my guilty pleasure, it draws focus ontoy Sigfig and what he’s doing, rather than a random object in the background.

Last but not least, HAVE FUN!

We hope this helps and you’re inspired to take part, if you haven’t already?! Below are a few examples that myself and the other hosts have created since #SigfigScene started.

So when we were given the opportunity to review a brand new book by Chronicle Books, we jumped at the chance. It takes a broad but focused look at photography in the World of LEGO, from bricks to Minifigures, it showcases over 30 talented photographers from all kinds of backgrounds and the amazing scenes they capture.

Upon opening the book you’re presented with a brief introduction, giving you a taste of the things to come. It highlights the two main LEGO communities that helped piece this publication together, BrickCentral and Stuck In Plastic.

Submitted to the book by members of the two powerhouse communities mentioned above, you get an eclectic mix of styles, angles and LEGO characters & pieces used.

What really hits you the most when you first open the book, is just how good the photos are, Chronicle Books have done a wonderful job in keeping the details sharp and the colours bright.

There must have been a fair few left on the cutting room floor, probably enough for another book. I follow the communities mentioned above and I must say their members produce outstanding work, not just with Minifigures but with official LEGO sets and MOCs. I think that is what sets this book apart from the rest, the fact that it focuses on LEGO in general and not just Minifigures. 

There’s something magical about dropping a Minifigure, or small build, into real-life settings. Having the contrast between little and large, toy and nature, the great outdoors is a great place to take breathtaking photographs.

You’ll notice next to every photo there is a small caption, this highlights the creator, a title, where in the World they come from and a short paragraph describing the photo and how it came to be. Also presented is where you can find more of their work, it’s also featured on the back page with the following mentions to the two LEGO communities they originate, Brick Central and Stuck in Plastic.

Overall LEGO In Focus is a worthwhile book and one every budding or seasoned photographer should add to their collection. I found it particularly useful in finding new creators to seek out and follow on social media, it’s really surprising just how many big names have passed me by.

One aspect I would like to see in a LEGO book is that of how to actually take great looking photos in the first place. This book isn’t it but perhaps it could of touched on that subject slightly, or having a short ‘how to’ or ‘tips’ by some of the featured photographers.

LEGO In Focus is due to be published here in the UK on 13th October and North America 4th October. It can be pre-ordered from Amazon, Chronicle Books, and all good book retailers now.

Official details:

A vibrant and adventurous LEGO® photography book that sees the world in LEGO bricks and minifigures. LEGO® In Focus celebrates the boundless creativity of LEGO play through stunning brick and minifigure photography. Look through the lens of 50 toy photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view. This distinctive collection from creators across the globe explores minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, urban life, travel and adventure, and much more. From diving into the ocean’s depths and seeking shelter in a snowstorm, to dancing at a washing machine disco and enjoying ice cream on a summer day, each image offers surprises and hidden humor, while sharpening our focus to the magic of play. Detailed captions and behind-the-scenes progress images take us deeper into the bricks and elements that connect us. LEGO® In Focus is the perfect experiential, imaginative photography book for LEGO builders and dreamers alike.

Book Title: LEGO in Focus: Explore the Miniature World of LEGO Photography
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pages: 160
RRP: £22.99/$30.00
ISBN: 9781797217604
Availability: Selected Book Retailers

LEGO In Focus is an experiential, imaginative collection of photography captured through the lenses of 50 toy photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view.

From creators across the globe, the book explores minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, city life, travel and adventure. From diving into the ocean’s depths to enjoying ice cream on a summers day, each image offers surprises and hidden humour, while sharpening our focus to the magic of play.

If you’re a fan of the publisher you know their books are very high quality and not only make very interesting reading but great coffee-table decoration. We here at The Brick Post can’t wait to get our hands on a copy as we love both Minifigures and LEGO Photography.

Pre-orders are available at the Chronicle Books website, along with other good book retailers.

Watch this space for our review coming soon.

Official details:

A vibrant and adventurous LEGO® photography book that sees the world in LEGO bricks and minifigures.

LEGO®In Focus celebrates the boundless creativity of LEGO play through stunning brick and minifigure photography. Look through the lens of 50 toy photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view.

This distinctive collection from creators across the globe explores minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, urban life, travel and adventure, and much more.

From diving into the ocean’s depths and seeking shelter in a snowstorm, to dancing at a washing machine disco and enjoying ice cream on a summer day, each image offers surprises and hidden humor, while sharpening our focus to the magic of play. Detailed captions and behind-the-scenes progress images take us deeper into the bricks and elements that connect us. LEGO®In Focus is the perfect experiential, imaginative photography book for LEGO builders and dreamers alike.

TOY PHOTOGRAPHY FOR LEGO FANS, BY LEGO FANS: The art for this beautiful coffee table book was provided by two talented fan photography communities, Brick Central and Stuck in Plastic. Each of these global communities works closely with the LEGO Group to engage Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs).

FIRST OF ITS KIND: Never before have adult LEGO fan communities from across the globe come together quite like this. An original concept, this book offers beautiful photography plus quiet humor that fans of LEGO photography books like Small Scenes from a Large Galaxy will love.

ADULTS WELCOME: One of The LEGO Group’s largest growing demographics is grown-ups, including the fan communities that contributed to this dynamic and colorful book.

BROAD APPEAL: This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of casual fans looking to explore the toy they know and love.

BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This collection captures the creativity and joy for all ages at the heart of the LEGO brand.

Perfect for:

• Parents
• Gift givers
• Photographers
  Avid LEGO collectors
• Casual fans

LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2022 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

The new book, which will be heading our way in October, shines a spotlight on two highly creative and talented fan photography communities, BrickCentral and Stuck in Plastic.

If you’re a fan of the publisher you know their books are very high quality and not only make very interesting reading but great coffee-table decoration. We here at The Brick Post can’t wait to get our hands on a copy as we love both Minifigures and LEGO Photography.

It is expected to be published sometime this coming October. Please check out the cover and official details below, don’t forget to let us know your thoughts via the comments section.

Official description:

A vibrant and adventurous LEGO® photography book that sees the world in LEGO bricks and minifigures.

LEGO In Focus celebrates the boundless creativity of LEGO play through stunning brick and minifigure photography. Look through the lens of 50 toy photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view.

This distinctive collection from creators across the globe explores minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, urban life, travel and adventure, and much more. From diving into the ocean’s depths and seeking shelter in a snowstorm, to dancing at a washing machine disco and enjoying ice cream on a summer day, each image offers surprises and hidden humor, while sharpening our focus to the magic of play. Detailed captions and behind-the-scenes progress images take us deeper into the bricks and elements that connect us. LEGO In Focus is the perfect experiential, imaginative photography book for LEGO builders and dreamers alike.

TOY PHOTOGRAPHY FOR LEGO FANS, BY LEGO FANS: The art for this beautiful coffee table book was provided by two talented fan photography communities, Brick Central and Stuck in Plastic. Each of these global communities works closely with the LEGO Group to engage Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs).

FIRST OF IT’S KIND: Never before have adult LEGO fan communities from across the globe come together quite like this. An original concept, this book offers beautiful photography plus quiet humor that fans of LEGO photography books like Small Scenes from a Large Galaxy will love.