1) Make your work the best it can be 2:12 2) Posting on Instagram 2:59 3) Engage with the Toy Photography Community 8:11 4) Find other Toy Photographers 9:17 5) Utilize all of Instagram 12:00 6) Collaborate 13:17 7) Expand beyond Instagram 14:28 8) Think about the general public 18:47 9) Keep up with what's hot 20:35 What Not To Do 22:22
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for that dude! Super helpful!
@simplystarwars18933 жыл бұрын
respect my dude really has an Empire flag just hanging on his house!
@sevazakharenko81763 жыл бұрын
12:37 "Hey Everyone! Blah blahblablablah" No but that bit where you're like "Hey look at my picture" had me dead, the voice synchronization was spot on man, this video in general is really well edited. Well done!
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Haha!! 😂 thanks Seva! I was proud of that bit 😂
@ethanmccandless29773 жыл бұрын
This is amazing thanks so much Jared
@Mau1823 жыл бұрын
Great advice dude! I do some of the stuff you mentioned and it does work. I think the worst thing you can do is beg. Beg for follows, for likes, for exposure. Or just spam your photos in messages. I've had people blocked because I find it disrespectful and intrusive. I think expecting something in return is a bad habit. When i like a photo or follow someone is because I genuinely enjoy their content and I don't expect them to follow me back.
@hotklm10 ай бұрын
Truly great, honest advice to share for any budding toy photographer. The passion in your craft certainly shows and will grow with up front experience to share. Thank-you Jared.😊
@runback223 жыл бұрын
10:14 that's my Luke pic! Almost fell out of my chair seeing my pic on this awesome channel!!
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! So glad it made it in! ☺️
@Sonic2Chronicles2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying! Your work is an inspiration. I’m trying to grow my following so this is useful. Your positive outlook on everything is huge. Thank you!
@sirdork7302 жыл бұрын
Wow I’m so glad to hear that this was helpful! Thanks for all your support 🙇♂️
@rakshithm.s32453 жыл бұрын
This time you have inspired me more than ever , the first video I saw was the bored panda art , from that time i have tried my best in photography and I will be trying, and you have always been a big part of photography experience ,I have learned so much from you. Keep doing what you are doing sir , and thanks 😊 for inspiring me . # love from India
@masseylad19723 жыл бұрын
Duuuuuuude , you flashed my photo !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Thaaaanks so much bro. Hey thats a great video, perfectly broken down for anybody who loves this hobby, new and old. I don't think I've ever used reels ! Thanks for the top tip good sir. Awesome Jared. 😊😊😊👍🏽
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah man!! 👊👊 can’t wait to see your first reel! Thanks for watching as always man 🙏
@PlasticWars3933 жыл бұрын
Yes thanks for giving me so many awesome tips and tricks I really enjoyed this video!!
@jaketuckey46503 жыл бұрын
Great video! Great info, Thanks for sharing sooo much insight. Love your work, its really helped inspire me.
@tannermielken10843 жыл бұрын
Great advice! This is gonna help lots of people including myself! Thank you so much Jared!
@Brickolas_Brickleby Жыл бұрын
Good advice regardless of what sort of photography you are into. Been pretty much binge-watching your videos. You are a very personable young man. You inspire, and clearly have a passion for what you do. Well done Jared.
@sirdork730 Жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin! I really appreciate that man, thanks so much for the kind words and the support 🙏 so glad you’re enjoying the videos!
@SushmitBiswas3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a toy collection room tour!!! Very informative video 🔥🔥🔥
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Definitely will be doing that soon! 🤘
@joshbeckman29703 жыл бұрын
Just created an Instagram account to start posting some of my toy photography pics. You are thee 1st that I've decided to follow. Been subscribed to your KZfaq channel for a bit now, but it's well past time to start checking out your individual photos!
@lineaffotografiagustavo2 Жыл бұрын
thank you Jared!. I´ll get it up and running with the right tools.
@ABdriftz3 жыл бұрын
This is 100% going to help me! Such a great video dude!
@RunArnoRun3 жыл бұрын
Love all the B-roll, thanks for all the great info
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man ☺️
@MultiMasterZen2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thanks for the sharing tips for getting viewed, I'll get to work on it . And you do a great job as a photographer and also a great mentor, thanks a lot 🙏😎
@sirdork7302 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful to you! Really appreciate the kind words! 🙏😆
@nostalgiacollectors9638 Жыл бұрын
wow what a helpful video. I have literally just got onto your videos today. I started an instagram page for nostalgic vibes, hence the name, but I have been branching out to collect and show off retro figures. Photographing them was one of the questions I had and then growing the page in general. This has been a great help, along with your other videos about photography in general. keep it up.
@sirdork730 Жыл бұрын
Hey! Wow that is so cool to hear! I’m honored that the videos are helpful, thanks for watching them 🙏 good luck with the new page!
@rileypettit48323 жыл бұрын
This is all good advice. Some things I knew and others I’m glad I learned. If I can get more action figures I will definitely be posting more pictures and experimenting.
@cinematoygrapher3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for doing this Jared you're truly an inspiration! 🙌 super honored to have 1 of my pics featured in your video even if it was like a millisecond haha 😂
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my friend! I had to put it in there 😆 glad you noticed!!
@cinematoygrapher3 жыл бұрын
@@sirdork730 thanks again Jared! 🙏🙏
@liquidmmentm28993 жыл бұрын
Such good advice and help. Gonna start with some of those tips right away.
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it dude! Thanks for watching!
@andrea_toyphotography3 жыл бұрын
Very detailed and inspiring video Jared, thank you. There are a few good points to take on board. 🙏 It was nice to see Venom lol now I go and tag some companies in my previous shots 😃
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much andrea!! Venom was happy to get some screen time again 😹😹
@gordonbubbers45082 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your Videos, thanks for your inspiration 👍🏻👍🏻 Greets from Germany
@sirdork7302 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU! So glad you enjoy them. Danke Schön!
@GabboCam3 жыл бұрын
The good thing about photographers in instagram is that everybody follow and supports everybody.
@bobbyjowilliams38333 жыл бұрын
I been following you on KZfaq for a long time now
@phil88212 жыл бұрын
Thx for this, will try a few of these tips. My biggest problem hovever, being new to instagram, is that my photos get removed from hashtags after a few minutes, so barely anyone ever sees them.
@sirdork7302 жыл бұрын
Keep pushing!! Instagram has been a pain lately, but keep shooting and posting and the engagement will come 🙏
@AintJake3 жыл бұрын
I’m so inspired by your work!!
@colson_yt58002 жыл бұрын
You have Somme cool pictures in this video
@sirdork7302 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@MatenDigitiZer3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you made this video. I was wondering how to improve my views for my photos. I just bought some sparklers that I want to try out in my next shot. I hope it goes smooth! lol
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
So happy it could be helpful dude! Have fun with those sparklers! Good luck! Thanks for watching! 👊
@cRapT1ve3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jared, great video. Yeah that algorithm is killing me atm 😂😂 but I will keep going, this hobby is so much much and you got me into it couple years ago. Just wanted to thank and maybe I am no longer afraid of tagging you 😁🍻💯 Have a great one, cheers Lars
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
The algorithm is an enemy to us all 😂 I hope this can help ya beat it! Thanks for all your support and kind words dude! Tag me in your stuff for sure ☺️
@cRapT1ve3 жыл бұрын
@@sirdork730 thanks man. Appreciate it 🙏 did tag u in my recent reel ❤️
@Reverse_Zeo3 жыл бұрын
Great looking out bro! One of the best things about you is also being approachable! Your an example of what else is important behind the community! 🙌🏼
@MOOOVIEMAN9 ай бұрын
Very informative & inspiring, thank you! I have just started on youtube after posting for some years on Flickr (and since last year on Deviantart too). Some feedback there and the contact with the community motivated me to try youtube as well. I am interested in toy and cosplay photography, but I think it is more effective to concentrate on one topic per channel, so I started here with cosplay. I really appreciate your advice and wish you ongoing success & fun! 😃👍👋
@adamrj72862 жыл бұрын
Good video Cant agree more with things you said especially what figures to take a picture of like well known characters that everyone recognizes....
@Lordred10693 жыл бұрын
Helpful video. Thanks for the tips.
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching dude! 😁
@reishanavya3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and advice as usual Jared! You got a knack for comedic timing and videography. Nice work and thanks as always for the encouragement!
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Seriously appreciate that my friend! Thank you for watching 👊
@adrianbelgar37543 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Jared!
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching dude! 👊
@MonkeyboysToys3 жыл бұрын
I'm not that into toy photography but your videos are interesting and you seem like a really nice dude. Very watchable 😎
@Clickgaming1233 жыл бұрын
Another great video!
@emile44493 жыл бұрын
You've opened a whole new world for me! Very inspiring!
@shieldonolivercalayan84692 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your amazing work and experience in this new emerging art form, which is toy photography. I recently got into toy collecting because I wanted to recapture the memories I had growing up. I eventually found out about this whole new art form through your channel. You do really amazing work. Though I am not really looking into making an online presence, I do would like to get better at toy photography. So I binge watch your videos, so I can learn as much as I can. Thank you very much.
@sbap44342 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍nice dude
@PinciPix3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video Jared! Loved your approach to the subjects. Most importantly, it's not going to happen overnight, and it's a numbers game. The more numbers you play, the better you have of success.
@user-bj5kf3up4j7 ай бұрын
Their was a time were a tmnt actor like some of my tmnt photos 😊 best thing
@bengkeat843 жыл бұрын
Always inspiring bro!
@chryophotography47603 жыл бұрын
Great inspiration video🤗
@michaelwulf38803 жыл бұрын
Great vid man. Just what I needed. thanks
@onlyfigurefans40603 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Thank you
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching dude!!!
@leandronieto29083 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very useful!! 👏👏👏
@rjstubbs3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and advice. Just started doing toy photography and your work, along with a few others, has inspired me to keep pushing to get those killer shots. Definitely going to use these tips moving forward 👍
@PhillipMcCallum3 жыл бұрын
Great video very informative thankyou
@Sim0753 жыл бұрын
Great video with some very helpful tips!
@kenwinjones36152 жыл бұрын
Great video! Motivation!
@turtlebuildcustoms70693 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this man! I appreciate your feedback on IG:) your videos really brought me into toy photography! Very inspiring photographer!
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it my friend! Thanks for watching!!
@rogue1photography3 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks buddy for getting me into the toy photography scene, it's an amazing community and there are some extremely talented people out there 👍
@26003cjm3 жыл бұрын
congrets on the new place... ...
@red_dog_53 жыл бұрын
Great Video as always J 🤟
@SaltedGouda3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
👊👊👊
@seanmcmullan26063 жыл бұрын
I found that this video was more informative and inspiring than most, thank you Jared I now know how to get more followers ♥️♥️
@xaviersoza88683 жыл бұрын
Once again, very insightful information that will be put to great use!!
@Clonewar501st3 жыл бұрын
Great advice and tips ,thanks for putting time and effort into helping people like me .Cheers man
@jibarito_collector50373 жыл бұрын
Grear video!! Helped alot!
@mculegends88283 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro!
@ultrafly443 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@ivandelacruz57623 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@trippyshrimp85983 жыл бұрын
This really helps and also just helped me think of more ideas.
@pty507droneadventure73 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@notimeforcaution12643 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!!!!!
@Paradise1113 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@patrickrivera82193 жыл бұрын
You are awesome sir. Thank you for the tips
@aussieactionfigs28443 жыл бұрын
Excellent video mate , so much good , practical , real world advice your honestly an inspiration to so many people , did you find it difficult to get as comfortable in front of the camera as behind it ? cause it's probably the one thing holding me back from making a KZfaq channel ✌️
@geophoto07733 жыл бұрын
I needed this video I've been posting for ages and I have no followers
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps dude! Thanks for watching!
@elprix83253 жыл бұрын
One of the best toy photography video ever....love it. Elprix83
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed!
@rationalsatanist1811 Жыл бұрын
i might do a chucky in Amsterdam diorama
@thechroniclesofcliffjumper3 жыл бұрын
Some great advice, thanks Jared. I’ve loved watching your vids, everything seems so simple when you do it… but me? Hahaha… nope!
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
It’s never simple dude! 😂 but that’s the beauty of it! Keep doing what you’re doing and enjoying yourself 👊 thanks for watching ☺️
@alvinwhitehead10693 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving me tips!!!
@Jon-mz2wp4 күн бұрын
Yeah but otherwise do you use all þhe stops ?! Copyrights , etc.
@scuffedpredators5603 жыл бұрын
Can you make some figure photography for the upcoming movie suicide squad pictures
@alvinwhitehead10693 жыл бұрын
Can I suggest a doom characters toy photography idea ?
@WildestdreamsGaming2 жыл бұрын
thanks for being such an inspiration!!
@sirdork7302 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!! 🙇♂️🙇♂️
@greatwhiterex833 жыл бұрын
I tock 1 picture yesterday and I am still not blowing up so this video is for me
@RetrOrigin3 жыл бұрын
But I want the easy scam way! I kid, I kid :P, lots of useful advice and information in this video, I don't consider myself a photographer but really like taking photos from time to time.
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that dude! Thanks for watching 👊
@sci-fi.tsunami Жыл бұрын
Every time I try to be a part of a community I get blocked or banned. I am blocked on most of my favorite toy KZfaq channels and I have no idea why?
@emile44493 жыл бұрын
Got anything with the Hulk? Rocky or Rambo? Or (lol) Smurfs??
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Haha! 😂 I have a really fun hulk shot available on my store! It’s on Sirdork.com!
@emile44493 жыл бұрын
@@sirdork730 Hulk Smash!!
@FREIHEITS2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jared, what about copyright, or permission to use all these figures and brands? Not sure if you have answered this question before. Have you had any law issues? Thanks mate 👍
@luisgerardojimenez61363 жыл бұрын
Jared sorry to ask, but what firework do u use for your photos?
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
Hey dude! Check my tutorials playlist! I have a gear video and a couple firework videos that will share some info about the fireworks i use 👊
@buzzsawgr813 жыл бұрын
I think right now I have around 70 followers on insta, though my photos usually average around 5 or 6 likes (except for my pic of johnny cage punching a borderlands psycho in the nuts, that one has around 30 likes, lol), but tbh, I'm happy if just 1 person likes my work. I have a few things I'm working on but having a lot of setbacks with things like waiting on certain needed figures to be released/delivered and right now having lots of issues with bad weather in my area coupled with so many mosquitoes it makes working outside very hard.
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
I totally get that man! I’m glad you’re still shooting and having fun despite the setbacks. Keep doing what you’re doing and enjoying yourself ☺️👊
@buzzsawgr813 жыл бұрын
@@sirdork730 my mcfarlane justice league movie batman just came in today so I have a cool JL shoot to do that'll all be inside, so I'll hopefully have some stuff to put up soon.
@revanredgames23253 жыл бұрын
You know his tags are gonna go up after people watch this video 😂
@Jon-mz2wpАй бұрын
I have Instagram and would like to post pic.s ! Yet I need to fin out MORE about safekeeping my pic.s from the theives of Instagram ! Digital theft is a Mother ! Copyright ain't going to cut it and you haven't spoken on this ?!
@sirdork730Ай бұрын
Hey! If this is something you’re very nervous about, you might want to reconsider using social media as a way to share your art! I have been posting for a decade and have yet to have a problem with this however 😆 I’d say your best bet would be to put watermarks on your photos in areas in which people could not crop them out if they tried! But I don’t think this would be an issue for you 😆
@MCAP8872 жыл бұрын
do you need a contract or release(A permission on which company the toy came from) when selling a toy photo on instagram?
@Obistopmotions8 ай бұрын
How do I collab with others?
@sirdork7308 ай бұрын
There is no specific ways that collabs need to be done! Find someone you’d like to collab with, send them a message and figure something out! 😁
@Obistopmotions8 ай бұрын
@@sirdork730 ok thanks, oh and by the way, thanks for continuing this channel, without you I would’ve never started posting or even doing stop motions or toy photography!
@sirdork7308 ай бұрын
@@Obistopmotions that means a lot dude! Thank you for watching and being supportive!!
@Obistopmotions8 ай бұрын
@@sirdork730 no problem.
@jeveloz473 жыл бұрын
I hate tiktok. I could never join that crap. Lol but I am new to the toy photography.
@sirdork7303 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@drmacdo3 жыл бұрын
As always Jared, great video. Always informative. Love your videos. Mitch.cohen.33821
@jeramykelton53043 жыл бұрын
The subs for tictok are fake Chinese accounts. 😤 Not real life.