LoBricks Photo Club

LoBricks Photo Club uses three categories so everyone has a lane to compete in. Some people like building full scenes and telling a story; other people are more about details, textures, and close-ups that make LEGO look “real.” The categories also keep voting fair, because it’s hard to compare a tiny macro shot to a full diorama. Pick the one that best matches what you made, then shoot your photo like you actually meant to show it off.

If you’re stuck, start simple: clean the background, use soft light (window light is perfect), and get the camera down closer to minifigure eye level. LEGO photos look way better when the angle feels like you’re inside the scene instead of looking down from the ceiling. If you want feedback on which category your shot belongs in, ask in Live Chat or email the club. Submissions don’t need to be perfect — they just need to be yours.

Category 1: Minifigure Story Shot

This category is about storytelling. Your photo should look like a single frame from a movie: characters doing something, a clear mood, and a scene with intention. It can be funny, serious, dramatic, or chaotic, but it should feel like there’s a “moment” happening. The best entries usually have one main focus and a few small details that reward a second look, like a hidden accessory, a background character, or a prop that explains what’s going on.

Category 2: Build Detail (Macro / Close-Up)

This category focuses on the build itself. Shoot a close-up that highlights texture, shaping, and part usage. Think greebling, slopes, SNOT techniques, weathering, and clever micro-scale details. The goal is to make the viewer appreciate how the build works, not just what it represents. A strong entry uses lighting to bring out shadows and depth without blasting the highlights, and the framing should feel tight and deliberate instead of like a random crop.

Category 3: Star Wars Diorama Scene

This category is for Star Wars setups: battles, hangars, crash sites, deserts, snowy fights, or anything that looks like it belongs in the galaxy far, far away. The build can be small or huge, but the photo should sell the scene with composition and atmosphere. Smoke effects, dust, motion blur, forced perspective, and colored lighting are all welcome if they help the illusion. If your shot looks like you could pause a Clone Wars episode and it would fit, you’re doing it right.