I just use my phone half the time. I mess around with a desk lamp or even sunlight through the window if I catch it right. Sometimes I’ll crouch way down so it’s eye level with the train and try to block anything in the background that screams “it’s a model.” nothing fancy, just trial and error till it looks decent.
We’ve all seen those jaw-dropping model train photos that make you do a double take—like, “Wait… is that real?” Getting that perfect shot takes a mix of lighting, angles, and a little creative magic.
🟡 Do you use your phone or a DSLR?
💡 What lighting setups or tricks give you the most realistic results?
🌄 How do you frame your shots to hide the scale and show the scene?
