Thanks to people like Volpin Props and Punished Props (Among many, many others. Thank you based YouTube), I’ve been interested in costume and prop making […]

Ferrus Manus, Primarch of the Iron Hands, has been on my To-Do list for quite a while. He was a gift from a friend, and, […]

This Techmarine is another model from my Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine collection. Taken from the same army as Brother Marine Cuddles, this is Techmarine Calix […]

So… despite the last few posts talking about all the thinking and planning I’ve been doing, I actually don’t have anything to talk about this […]

This week I wanted to talk a bit about productivity and how much, really, that I struggle with it. Not so much the photography, that’s […]

Funnily enough, I don’t have much to say about this shot of Harley Quinn. I hope you like it and I’ll be back with more […]

I am a morning person (boo, hiss). I love those few hours before the rest of the world wakes up where it feels like I […]

Back on schedule and loving it! Check out the newest member of the studio, my new Sony A6000. It is replacing my long-lived and much […]

Man, oh man. The technical difficulties have finally gotten out of control here, guys. While I’m not one to point fingers, I think we all […]

One of the projects that’s been on my desk for far too long, I finally finished this up over the weekend. I present to you… […]

Things were going so well this year. I mean, it’s, what, mid-March and we’ve had a pretty solid output of photos and good business. We […]

“Hey Dave! A box is here for you!” Oh cool, it’s probably from Sweets So Geek. I need to finish editing these photos, so don’t […]

It’s flashback week! Back in the far lost mists of 1999/2000 a tabletop miniatures game came out called Vor: The Maelstrom. It was popular in […]

You guys, it broke my heart to miss last week’s update. Between my camera breaking and now I’m stuck with a case of bronchitis, I’m […]

This week I’ve got a big surprise for you guys. I’ve been painting a lot recently and one of the things I’ve been working on […]

Oh man does it feel good to be back! The winter break was wonderful and totally recharged my batteries, so look out 2014, I’ve got […]

Did you guys SEE that new Godzilla trailer? Be good, -Dave at least there we can

Tis the season! Capture this year’s family moments – big and small – with affordable portrait packages from El Dave Photography. Whether you need baby […]

Oh man, remember back in the early 90s when the War Machine armor debuted? Back when assassins showed up with magic technology that made them […]

With all of the work that’s been going on here lately, sometimes you’ve just got to take a break. Put the brushes down, put the […]

Aside from photography, I also enjoy scale modeling and miniature wargaming (as if Heroic Scale wasn’t a strong enough indication). I’m sure I have mentioned […]

Happy Halloween, everybody! Be careful out there… You never know what’s waiting in the dark, and you don’t want him making house calls. Be good, […]

“Made by Muttpop and hailing from Parts Unknown, he is the undisputed champion, the one, the only… TEQUILA!” I love these Lucha Libre figures. Unfortunately […]

Hello! Thank you for your patience last week while we moved to a new server (and hammered out most of the bugs). Things now should […]

The other day my assistants pulled me aside. “Dave,” they said, “we’ve got something we want to try. There’s a thing, you may have heard […]

Right? Who could pass up a girl into Enrico Fermi and Paul Dirac? Look, if you aren’t into someone who’s into elementary particles, you’re missing […]

Once again I’m trying to go back and reshoot older characters and see what else I can get out of them. This week, after a […]

Back to work! There are still fires that need to be put out and a lot of things to catch up on, but we are […]

This week I’m out of the studio visiting family in beautiful Mississippi, but the work must go on! While I’m away, my capable, trusted, and […]

This week I wanted to go back to an older figure I’ve shot several times in the past, just to see if there’s anything new […]

A few months ago, I picked up a model kit I helped fund on Kickstarter called Bug Hunt Corridors, created (and manufactured) by Ken at […]

Going back to my roots a little this week with a dramatic headshot of a Clone Trooper. I’ve been thinking a lot about what and […]

Have you guys seen this? Going out and mining asteroids is soon going to be a real thing. Where do I sign up? I think […]

Another short post this week, but the good news is that this is the last week of my deadlines. Next week things will be back […]

Hello and welcome back! Apologies for the missed update last week, as we were busy trying to sort out the security guard situation and I’ve […]

While I’m not normally the nervous type, there have been incidents where a bit of extra security would have been nice. Or any security at […]

Now that Heroic Scale is done, it’s time to get back to the weekly grind. Clients need portraits and bills need to be paid. I […]

Today is the day that we’ve all (ok, maybe just me) been waiting for. Heroic Scale, my photobook featuring Reaper Miniatures is finally, officially available! […]

You guys. You guys. Heroic Scale is happening. As this post is going up, I am roughly a week away from wrapping up the photography […]

This is the first part of a larger photo that I’m planning. I’m really digging the Star Wars Unleashed figures, but I’m obviously very late […]

This Summer… One is a lonely robot, forgotten on a world Humanity abandoned. The other is a robot costume made out of cardboard. Together they […]

Have you guys seen this? These things right here? Ok, yeah, you’re going to want some of these. I was given a few last weekend […]

After last week’s post, I really felt we could use a break. So much work has been done on Heroic Scale, on top of the […]

It’s that time of the year when winter is on the way out, but spring still seems so far off. It’s warmer, the sun is […]

For my birthday, my friend Adam sent me (among other things) some Hot Wheels cars. I’m not a car guy, so I wasn’t sure what […]

It has been snowing here for the last four days or so and I’ve heard more than a few people wonder why. We’ve had a […]

Sorry guys, but I am sick this week. After narrowly dodging the flu, I ran smack into a sinus infection. It’s gross, I feel bad, […]

Today’s post was originally about Xaltotun and what a horrible monster he is and how I was so scared and he trashed my studio. That […]

Things are winding down here in the studio as we prepare for our winter break. Out of everyone, I suspect Wage is the most excited. […]

I’ve got a problem, guys, and I’m not sure what to do about it. Let me just level with you… I have two pictures I’m […]

Hey guys, quick one today. I’m off for Thanksgiving! Model: Marcus Fenix by NECA Toys Be good, -Dave Whether far or soon

It’s so strange the many places a job can lead, especially the horrible ones. The horrible, horrible ones. The Cad Bane job, specifically. Did you […]

Presented without comment. Model: E. Honda by KidRobot. Be good, -Dave You should make amends with you

Oh wow, guys. I know it’s been a month (and then some) with no updates. The emails have been coming left and right, “Dave! Where […]

Hey guys, welcome back! While I was away at the beach, I had the good fortune to attend a day at the race track. The […]

Hey guys, just a head’s up to let you know that I am on an emergency vacation! Regular postings will resume Monday, September 3rd. So […]

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“I am the Sandman. And none can escape my dark dreams.” Please, please go read Sandman Mystery Theater if you haven’t already. Model: Justice Society […]

“I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy. Come on, Squishy Come on, little Squishy.” Model: Psycho […]

It’s all my fault, really. I should have known better. Everything was going SO WELL. Clients were happy, I was happy; I wasn’t getting beaten […]

My customers can be quite… varied. There are people from outer space, giant robots, mutants, monsters, people in tights, and everything in between. One thing […]

I was interested in Borderlands, but avoided it since first-person games make me violently motion sick. Since I didn’t get to play it (and could […]

LUCHARAN! Dos de tres caidas, sin limite de tiempo. Making their way to the ring… the unbeatable duo, the mountains of muscle, los luchadores sin […]

ALERT ALERT This is the last week to donate to my ChipIn drive to help fund my upcoming book, Heroic Scale! A heartfelt thank you […]

One thing that doesn’t often get discussed by photographers is the idea that you have to practice. It’s always inspiring to see someone’s finished pieces, […]

Short post this week, guys. So busy working on my new book! (By the way, there is still time to donate to the ChipIn and […]

I love what I do. When I first started taking pictures, you wouldn’t have convinced me that I would be where I am today. My […]

Last weekend was C2E2 and, as usual, it was a blast. I got to catch up with friends from all over the country and even […]

“Gooooooood MORning! Oh dear, I seem to have startled you. Let me, oh yes, let me get that for you. Don’t feel bad about it. […]

I’m always leery whenever I get a phone call from someone asking me to tag along and document their trips. My natural habitat is the […]

I know, I know, it’s a bit early. But you know what? I wanted to shoot this little leprechaun today and that’s what I did. […]

Ugh. Divas. It started with a phone call that I knew I shouldn’t have answered. Just a gut feeling, you know? “Hello! I am calling […]

One thing I really enjoy doing is going on photowalks. You get to meet other photographers, trade tips and websites, and covet everyone else’s gear. […]

This is a bit of a personal victory for me. You don’t know how many times I have tried to photograph this guy, only to […]

Was it something I said? Model: DC Dynamics: The Joker Statue by DC Direct. On loan from the Brian Browne collection. Be good, -Dave Around […]

When it comes to on-location photography, there are a lot of risks. Bad weather can mess with your gear and the sunlight you were counting […]

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope your holidays were everything you wanted them to be. As for me, I’m rested, refreshed, and ready to get […]

As a change of pace, I felt it was important to get out of the studio and shoot something totally different. Something so far out […]

Right. Star Wars. Everybody likes Star Wars, right? The smuggler and his Wookie friend, the Princess, the magic powers, all of it. I bet if […]

Please enjoy your holiday meals responsibly. Model: Kiss the Chef by The Bradford Exchange Be good, -Dave And if you’re not… then please tell me […]

When a client comes into a shoot knowing what they want, it can go one of two ways. Either you and the client will mesh […]

I don’t usually do a lot of fashion or boudoir photography, not because I don’t like it, but rather because opportunities don’t often present themselves. […]

Model: Dracula by McFarlane Toys Be good, -Dave Descend down and break away

Out of all the toys and models I’ve photographed, the LEGO figures are far and away the most popular. They get more views, more comments, […]

You know they say to be careful when meeting your heroes? Something about them never living up to expectations? Yeah. I participated in an urban […]

Remember back around, oh… July 4th when I waxed poetic about how much I loved the toy version of Iron Man’s current armor? “Get ready […]

“What in the world is going on out there?” From back in the studio, it sounded like a crazy storm was blowing through. The booms […]

Hey there, welcome to the new studio! As I’ve mentioned before, we had some problems keeping the old place together so I had been on […]

When I heard that Atrocitus, leader of the Red Lantern Corps, had booked a session, I admit that I had my doubts. No, that’s not […]

Shooting on location is something that has never really come easy for me. I spend the majority of my time in the studio where the […]

Another week, another studio session with a superhero. This time is going to be different. No more supervillains. No more wrecked studio. No more not […]

I’ve got to stop letting supervillains in. This week, Larfleeze (the Orange Lantern) stopped by, clutching a stack of prints from Sinestro’s shoot. “These! I […]

In blackest day, in brightest night, Beware your fears made into light. Let those who try to stop what’s right, Burn like my power… Sinestro’s […]

“They say that the best weapon is the one you never have to fire. I respectfully disagree. I prefer the weapon you only have to […]

Earlier this year, I had a mini-rebellion where I struggled against my style and tried to push myself outside of my comfort zone. While I […]

We don’t talk about the first time Nathan Spencer stopped by for a photo shoot. Let’s just say it didn’t go well. This time, however, […]

A few years ago, my friend Chanh convinced me to read the novels based around the Halo franchise, and they were… ok. Fun reading, no […]

You’ll never guess what this week’s picture is. I wanted to try and convey that sense of plodding dread you get from the song’s opening […]

Blah. That’s how I feel about this week’s photo. It isn’t a bad shot, mind. It just doesn’t… pop for me and I don’t know […]

Posted without comment because it’s Seis de Mayo and I’m exhausted. Stupid Senor Funtimes… Be good, -Dave Can I get a witness

Urgh… My head. Where am I? The last thing I remember was sitting down to post last week’s shot and the phone ringing, and then… […]

This week was the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s flight into outer space and I wanted to try and do something special to commemorate it. […]

You may have heard that there is a new Mortal Kombat game coming out. I’ll be honest, my favorite character is, and probably always will […]

It was a few weeks ago that I ordered a Ring Flash Adapter from Photojojo. Great, I thought. This will be perfect for portraits! Can’t […]

As I’ve mentioned before, I have never watched any of the Gundam series. Never. None of it. Somehow I find myself wanting the model kits. […]

In this business, it’s all about networking. Who you know is just as, if not more, important, than what you know. You have to spend […]

I’m jealous of extreme photojournalists. I envy their bravery and determination to get the shot, no matter how dangerous the situation or how great the […]

Oh man, guys. I almost blew it this week. One of my resolutions this year is to not miss a weekly update. At some point […]

Back in the scifi mood this week, so I thought I’d take the bulkhead set (is that what I’m calling it?) out for another spin. […]

Remember when we spoke about Hirst Arts molds and I said I wanted to build a small set piece? Well, it’s finished! Now I know, […]

Aaaaand here we are. Welcome to 2011! Did you enjoy your holiday break? I know I sure did. One of the things I’ve been working […]