Gibran Risnutama is a talented toy photographer based in Jakarta, Indonesia. His creative work features a wide range of toys, brought to life through dynamic compositions and imaginative storytelling. You can check out his work on Instagram under the name Monsterlaut.
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I really do love everything about pop culture and wanted to create some fan art based on my own version or interpretation of it, but unfortunately I can't draw. However, thanks to the internet, I found a way to express my love for pop culture through toy photography back in 2015.
Luckily, I discovered eyeofuatu, Jazzer knightwing2110, and many others who have helped me grow my skill set.
At first, I was simply sharing my collection and posting average visuals. But over time, I discovered a passion for capturing a cinematic feel in my photos, and now I’m eager to explore that style even further. Toy photography has become something of an addiction for me. However, it can be difficult to stay motivated when I hit an art block.
Gibran Risnutama
I use a mirrorless camera, the Lumix GX7. I’m just an enthusiast when it comes to photography, so there’s no particular reason why I chose a Micro Four Thirds camera over a DSLR—it’s simply what I had available.
My work is heavily influenced by Alex Ross, so you’ll notice that many of my shots are intentionally overexposed in certain areas to mimic the distinctive visual style he’s known for.
For lighting, I usually rely on a single light source—typically an external flash—and sometimes add a couple of bouncers to shape the light as needed.
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Do it for yourself—likes are just numbers. Have fun with it, be bold, and explore new things. Don’t be afraid to experiment and let your creativity run wild!
There are many that inspires me at first like rams_ands, ovic_yulkarnain, noserain and plasticaction, but the one that really thought me about posing was saintsyn.
For my favorite right now is ser__geo but my all time favorite is arthurjr. His work really enjoyable, simple ideas brilliant set up.
Right now, if I had to choose just one figure, it would be the Mezco Supreme Batman.
