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Posing in Cosplay: How to get photos that don't suck

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:02:14 -0400

Posing in Cosplay: How to get photos that don't suck:

My three part video tutorial is up and live!

Covering everything you need to know about posing in cosplay and getting better photos at a convention, specifically hall photos! Including:

fabric and research

attitudes in cosplay

the foundation 3/4 pose

posing with a group

facial expressions

posing with props

importance of makeup

I’d consider it a HUGE favor if you guys would share this around. So many cosplayers starting out ask me how to pose, and I’d like this to help everyone who feels clueless in front of a camera.

I realized I hadn’t posted this to my photography tumblr, so here it is now!

Having a rough day? Have a sleepy cat.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:49:41 -0400

Having a rough day? Have a sleepy cat.

ACEN 2013 Photoshoot Booking

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:01:17 -0400

I am now booking for ACEN 2013

If you’re interested in booking me for a paid, private shoot during the con, please use this link here!

ACEN Photoshoots

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:10:44 -0400

I’ll be opening my booking for ACEN at 8pm EST. I only have 8 slots available, so please be warned I’ll be booked up fast. A link to the form will be posted in an hour.

shadows Pitch at Shutocon 2013Full gallery here

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:30:27 -0400

shadows

Pitch at Shutocon 2013
Full gallery here

Snow White at Shutocon 2013

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:30:43 -0400

Snow White at Shutocon 2013

she’s holding on my heart like a hand...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:43 -0400

she’s holding on my heart like a hand grenade

Nana at Shutocon 2013
Full Gallery Here

this human disease called...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:35:00 -0400

this human disease called friendship

john//rose//dave//jade//karkat//terezi
designs by blackoutballad

Full Gallery Here

Shutocon 2013

What are all your planned cons for this year?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:39:43 -0400

I need to make this a page on my tumblr so it’s easy to see, I think. :) till then, here’s the current list!

For Sure Events

ACEN (Chicago)

Anime North (Toronto)

Colossal Con (Sandusky Ohio)

Potential cons, mostly unsure due to scheduling and money and transportation.

Youmacon (detroit, Michigan, VERY uncertain)

Whatever Polaris became (Toronto)

Con Bravo (Hamilton)

Otakuthon (Montreal)

And various events in Toronto as schedules allow.

ACEN BOOKING 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:02:00 -0400

elementalsight:

Okay guys, I’ll be booking shoots for ACEN 2013 in about one week from now.

A few things to note: I am trying to stick to GROUPS more than single or pairs of cosplayers this year. I want the challenge of shooting more groups, and I’m going to have somewhat limited shooting times so I have Nella Times, so groups let me do the most work during con.

This doesn’t mean I WON’T shoot a single or duo, just be warned that groups are getting more of my focus and space. In fact, if you have a large group - 6 people or more - you can contact me in advance and I will almost definitely book you before I open to the public. (contact me here)

If you want to book me for a shoot with your friends, now would be a good time to check with them and find out times and suchlike. For ACEN I traditionally am booked solid within 24 hours of posting my availability. I will be booking no more than 14 shoots for the weekend, and I suspect the final number will be closer to 10, just so I don’t end up horribly ill. I’m not positive if I’ll have a dedicated assistant/handler for the con, and that means I need to take things easier than my usual breakneck pace.

((And if I have discussed shooting you at ACEN in advance, this would be a VERY good time to remind me!))

I love your photography, the lighting and composition are always so clean and just incredibly flattering regardless of where they're shot. If you don't mind me asking, do you normally shoot with just one or two external flashes (my friend had a shoot with you a while back) or is there other lighting equipment you usually use?

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:31:00 -0400

Thank you so much! It really means a lot to me, when I hear from people who enjoy my work - especially since I work hard to make convention locations work for my cosplayers no matter the series.

I generally shoot with one or two flashes. One flash is my keylight and is generally used with a lumodi beauty dish as a diffuser. I then sometimes add a second flash as a backlight or rimlight, pending on the location and look I’m going for. I have a third flash I bring out for big groups, big spaces, killing the sun or really intricate locations. I also make use of homemade grids, snoots, and a selection of gels for some colour fun.

I have some posts discussing my lighting setups here, here, here and here if you’re interested as well.

Answered this publicly in case anyone else is wondering the same.

Shutocon Previews 3AR | Snow White | Mom Lalonde | Dad...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:09:00 -0400

Shutocon Previews 3

AR | Snow White | Mom Lalonde | Dad Egbert

Shutocon Previews 1North | Pitch | Bunnymund | JackThe...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:31:00 -0400

Shutocon Previews 1

North | Pitch | Bunnymund | Jack

The Dolorosa

Shutocon Previews 2 Lil Hal | Nana | Prince Bubblegum and...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:42:17 -0400

Shutocon Previews 2

Lil Hal | Nana | Prince Bubblegum and Marshal Lee

Shutocon Previews: Homestuck...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:07:23 -0400

Shutocon Previews: Homestuck Colourswaps

john//rose//dave//jade//karkat//terezi
designs by blackoutballad

(trying to figure out who’s who? Look at the hair!)

Streaming! Homestuck photos from Shutocon!

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:40:08 -0400

elementalsight:

Okay guys. in about half an hour I will be editing the last of my pics from Shutocon via Lightroom. If you want to see a sneak peek, see how the basic process works, or just steal on to hear my weird collection of music, please do join me! I could use the company for tonight. :D

Link will be active in 30 minutes here~

“Mosaku woke up and found a beautiful lady with white...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:50:00 -0400

“Mosaku woke up and found a beautiful lady with white clothes. She breathed on old Mosaku and he was frozen to death.”

Yuki Onna, by Sarcasm Hime. Complete gallery here.

LIVESTREAM!

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:38:26 -0400

elementalsight:

Not Shutocon (yet, I may get there tonight!) but the Yuki Onna shoot I did with Sarcasm Hime, is getting the basic photoshop workout. Drop by if you’re interested!

LINK IS HERE

Shutocon Panel!

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:01:23 -0400

If you’re attending Shutocon, you’ll find me running Posing In Cosplay: How To Get Photos That Don’t Suck at 3pm in Panel room 1! If you’re looking for ideas about getting better photos of yourself, I promise you’ll leave ~~20% cooler~~ more confident and ready for your photo op!

Punk Rock Princess Piratica as Meenah from Homestuck at Con G...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:53:00 -0500

Punk Rock Princess

Piratica as Meenah from Homestuck at Con G 2013