What does a self-portrait mean when you use a toy as a stand-in for yourself? In a sea of the same object, how can someone’s image stand out? When there are multiple versions of a toy/identity, which one do we claim as our own? Do we leave a little bit of ourselves in our photos? Sounds like an existential crisis waiting to happen, right? If you agree, then rest assured: you’re not alone!
In this episode of the Toy Photographerspodcast, Shelly Corbett welcomes back member of the Toy Photographers team Sabrina Perry (@theperrylegoadventures) for a discussion of the I am Spider-Man self-portrait challenge (#tp_iamspiderman). Over the course of 30 days, Sabrina journeyed with Spidey to create not one but multiple identities—because, after all, aren’t we all more than just one identity—and came to a profound realization: we are all Spider-Man.
We hope you’re inspired to take on the challenge and consider your own “I am Spider-Man” image. Or, perhaps you’d choose another toy to capture your true self—who/what would you choose? We’d love to hear your thoughts after listening to the episode! Leave a comment below or join our communities on MeWe,Facebook, or Instagram!
89 - A conversation with Danny Neumann
88 - What is "normal" and how can it be portrayed in toy photography? - a conversation with Kristina and Shelly
87 - Escape
86 - Covid-19 and creativity
85 - Photographing Spring
84 - "I'm not a photo taker, but a photo maker" - an interview with Astrid Heyland
83 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review
82 - Photographing Movement
81 - "It’s Not About the Toys" - an interview with Tobias M. Schiel
80 - Bricks of the Mouse Guard 2 with Crazy Bricks creator Guy Himber
79 - The Color Red
78 - Previewing 2020 with Shelly Corbett and Alan Rappa
77 - Recapping 2019 with Kristina Alexanderson
76 - Monochromatic Photography
75 - Photographing Death
74 - Social Media Anxiety, Traveling and more with Alan Rappa
73 - Photographing Fall
72 - Hue Hughes Interview
71 - "Back to Reality"
70 - Peter Ross (Stormtrooper_Pete) Interview
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