Finding the right subject is a struggle for many photographers.
That’s why some get creative with what is available to them.
Schmidt’s interest in automobiles can be traced back to when he was just a toddler.
He just loves everything about them and immerses himself into everything about them.
This passion quickly grew, and by age 6, Anthony was photographing the models in his collection.
In behind-the-scenes images, we see how Schmidt composes his illusionistic shots.
The different cars are laid out in a miniature setting that is set against a real lifesize background.
Schmidt began sharing his work online and gained a supportive following.
His fans helped him fund his first coffee table book,Small Cars, Big Inspiration.
He has since collected more photographs that are featured in his second book,Shifting Perspectives.
15-year-old photographer Anthony Ryan Schmidt makes miniature cars look lifesize in his charming photos.
He has been photographing his collection of model cars ever since he was six.
Anthony relies on forced perspective to make it look like these model cars occupy real environments.
So, he combines juxtaposes miniature cars with real-life environments to compose a believable illusion.
