Cosplayer-Photographer Directory

Welcome to the ultimate Networking Blog for Cosplayers and Cosplay Photographers! Currently this blog is still a work in progress, but you can check back for more updates as we set up! Head Administrator

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Name / Alias: firewolf826

Location: Philadelphia suburb, PA

Cosplay Experience: My first cosplay was at Otakon 2004, so I've been in this hobby for about 10 years. As a self-taught seamstress who has made dozens of costumes since starting cosplaying, I've learned a lot over the years. However, I'm always looking to learn new things and better my craft. I crossplay 95% of the time.

Cosplay Blog? deviantart | tumblr | World Cos | cure | ACP

Cons You Attend:  typically Katsucon, AnimeNext, Otakon, NYCC, and AUSA.

What You Cosplay From: Western animation (Rise of the Guardians, HTTYD, Danny Phantom, Avatar and Korra, Disney, etc); Anime/Manga (Attack on Titan, Tiger & Bunny, Digimon, Miyazaki, Gundam, and much, much more); and the occasional book or webcomic.

Photos You’d Like: I am looking to do more on-location photoshoots that can really capture the setting of a particular series. Photographers often do a great job within the limitations of a con setting -- still able to produce amazing photographs -- but nothing beats the perfect location to make a cosplay come to life.

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Name / Alias: Sarah / sorairo-days

Location: Washington, D.C.

Cosplay Experience: ~4 Years

Cosplay Blog? ACP // Tumblr // deviantART

Cons You Attend: Katsucon, Otakon, NYCC, AUSA, Megacon, DC Cherry Blossom Festival. I'm hoping to attend Dragon*Con, AX and SDCC in the upcoming year! 

What You Cosplay From: Mainly anime/manga and video-games. Right now I'm working on cosplays from Fire Emblem Awakening, Magi the Labyrinth of Magic and Attack on Titan! But other fandoms include: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Legend of Korra, Kuroko no Basuke, Adventure Time, the KPop group 2NE1, and now Free!.

Photos You’d Like: My dream shoots are anything from Cardcaptor Sakura (CLAMP anything really), Fire Emblem Awakening, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney, Attack on Titan and Avatar: The Last Airbender. But any shoot is a dream, really :) 

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Cosplayer Application

Name / Alias: Abi Sue

Location: Seattle, WA

Cosplay Experience: I have been cosplaying for 4 years now

Cosplay Blog? www.facebook.com/AbiSueCosplay

Cons You Attend: Emerald City Comicon, Rose City Comicon, Sakuracon, Bellingham Comicon, Jet City Comic Show, PAX

What You Cosplay From: Comic Books, Renaissance, Sci Fi Movies, Video Games and Anime

Photos You’d Like:  I love doing outdoor/location shoots! Photoshop effects are fun, like making Rogue fly.

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Cosplayer Submission

Name / Alias: Bacon-Flavored Cosplay

Location:Sacramento/San Francisco

Cosplay Experience:We've been cosplaying for about four years. Two of our members are just now learning to sew, but we're quite experienced with wig-working and prop-making.

Cosplay Blog? http://bacon-flavoredcosplay.tumblr.com/

Cons You Attend: Sac Anime, Fanime, Kin-Yoobi Con, Kinoti Con, AoD, and occasionally Sakura Con, SNAFU Con, and Yaoi Con.

What You Cosplay From: We're big fans of the "Tales of" series, and our goal is to cosplay from as many of the games as we can. Otherwise we enjoy all varieties of anime and video games, especially those with elaborate designs such as xxxHolic, Black Butler and Valkyria Chronicles. We also enjoy "non-traditional" cosplays such as San Francisco Giants players and mafia-style Super Mario Bros. We are avid crossplayers.

Photos You’d Like: We love photographers who take charge! If you have an idea, we're down. Pose us like mannequins if that gives you the best shot!

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Name / Alias: Carly / Rose of Battle

Location: Maryland and New York, depending on whether I'm in school.

Cosplay Experience: I've been cosplaying since 2008.

Cosplay Blog? roseofbattle.tumblr.com - but it's a lot of fandom stuff and personal stuff mixed in. If you want just cosplay, this is my deviantart.

Cons You Attend: Otakon, Anime Boston, Anime USA, Katsucon, Genericon, New York Comic Con

What You Cosplay From: I cosplay from the Tales series frequently, as I've done costumes from Tales of Symphonia, Tales of the Abyss, Tales of Graces, Tales of Vesperia, and soon Tales of Xillia 2. Otherwise, I've cosplayed from Golden Sun, K-On!, Hakuouki, No.6, and Gurren Lagann (and many others). My next costumes are Anaru from AnoHana and Sayaka Miki from Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Photos You’d Like: I really want to get a photoshoot of my Colette cosplay (Tales of Symphonia) in a yellow field from the opening of the game with a Lloyd. K-On! shots in a cool studio (for their cool ending theme songs) and also normal shots in a school, and my dream is to get some pictures of my Ivan cosplay from Golden Sun with some wind action. I value a photographer who isn't afraid to pose me or correct my facial expression/body positioning, and I love people who are fun to work with and don't mind goofing off just for a little.

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Cosplayer Application

Name / Alias: Cae (Caitlin) / shnou

Location: New York City

Cosplay Experience: I've "started" cosplaying numerous times, but I count my real debut as Isabela from Dragon Age 2, which puts me at approximately two years of serious cosplay.

Cosplay Blog?  pincushioned  (also: Facebook, Cosplay.com, deviantART)

Cons You Attend: I always go to NYCC and I'm trying to make Otakon, Katsucon, and AnimeNext into a regular thing as well. I would go to PAX East again if the tickets were more readily available. Cons I'd like to try to attend more often/for the first time are Dragon Con, MangaNext, Genericon.

What You Cosplay From: All sorts of things! Mostly video games, which are my great love, but also a lot of Western comics and some television, maybe anime at some point. Favorites I've done are Skyrim, Dragon Age, the Avengers, Devil May Cry, Saints Row, and The Last Story, with Birds of Prey and Once Upon A Time to come. I also love to do character-inspired clothing, as seen in my Captain America outfit pictured here (based on kaciart's now-famous design).

Photos You’d Like: I'd love to do more location shoots! I'm always scouting for locations but a lot of places are out of the city, so I don't know photographers in the area. I would love to do woodland shoots for several of my costumes and I have locations in mind, so finding a photographer who would travel out of the city a bit that would be fantastic. Also, I'm terrible at posing, so a photographer who is willing to give a little direction is really helpful for me.

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Name / Alias: Aziza / Urbanberber

Location: Seattle

Cosplay Experience: I've been cosplaying since 2008.  I primarily specialize in props and armor building--particularly anything I can install lights in!

Cosplay Blog: http://urbanberber.tumblr.com

Cons You Attend: Sakura Con, Emerald City Comic Con, Kumori Con, New York Comic Con, PAX

What You Cosplay From:  Most of my costumes are from video games, though I have a couple from comics and movies.  Anything with a ridiculous prop is probably something I'd be interested in. My current favorite costumes are my Skyrim armor set and Nero from Devil May Cry. I hope to start focusing a little more on sewing, so I very much look forward to making Zidane from FFIX as well as Groose from Skyward Sword.

Photos You’d Like:  Honestly anything with an interesting backdrop that's outside of a convention. As much as I love cons, I would love to do more showcase work for my costumes. :)

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Name / Alias: Buddy or SweetCream

Location: Gatineau/Montréal/Ottawa area, Qc, Canada

Cosplay Experience: I finished my first cosplay, Roxas, in early 2011~

Cosplay Blog? I pretty much only post my pictures here: Cosplay.com

and I post my process here: Twitter

Cons You Attend: Naru2u, G-Anime, Chibi G-anime and Otakuthon

If I had enough money I'd go to more :< but I'm moving to Montréal in August so I should get to go to more cons.

What You Cosplay From: I have only done 5 costumes: (Alone:) Roxas from Kingdom Hearts and Youji from Loveless (In a group:) Gary from Pokemon(Ash), Haku from Spirited Away(Chihiro) and Meyrin from Kuroshitsuji(Bard, Finnian and Sebastian+I have other friends that also cosplay the anime). I'm starting Tulio from Road to Eldorado this month and I should debut it at Otakuthon with a Miguel

Photos You’d Like: I've only had 2 experiences with professsional photographers and find that most of the time non-professional photographers take very good pictures too. ^u^ I am not ready to pay a large amount to get pictures though. I also would like a photographer that can watch out for me and be honest and tell me if a certain angle/expression doesn't suit me. Pictures of any of my costumes will satisfy me though I really want to find a photographer to have a photoshoot of my Tulio at Otakuthon.

Extra: I speak French and English fluently though French is my native language.

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Name / Alias: Jessica

Location: New Jersey

Cosplay Experience: The first time I ever cosplayed was when I was 18 and had gone to my first con- Tandokucon 2007. I met a girl there who was kind enough to let me borrow her Edward Elric and Kagome cosplay for the weekend. I was hooked from then. I'm not really good with my hands so most of the cosplays I get I order,but when it comes to the small things for a cosplay I can do them. 

Cosplay Blog? http://www.facebook.com/jessica.k.perez.7 / http://daisukeuchiha.tumblr.com/

Cons You Attend: I've only recently been able to start going to cons,so I don't have set ones. I wanna go to different cons every year!

What You Cosplay From: My main cosplay would have to be Rangiku Matsumoto from Bleach because I just love her! The other cosplay I have done is Neji Hyuuga from Naruto Shippuden. Other than that I'll be cosplaying from various anime and video games.

Photos You’d Like: Photos of me really. At Otakon 2012 I didn't really get solo photos done since I was in a photoshoot. Action poses would be great as well or poses that the character would do.

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Name / Alias: Artemis Moon

Location: Ohio/Mid-west

Cosplay Experience:  3 1/2 years and 2 years of sewing experience

Cosplay Blog: http://artemismoon45.tumblr.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/artemismooncosplay

Cons You Attend: Ohayocon, Katsucon, ACen, ColossalCon, Otakon ( and other smaller Ohio conventions) 

What You Cosplay From: Finished: Beatrice - Umineko, Aerith - Final Fantasy, Kyouko- Madoka Magica, Lan Fan - Fullmetal Alchemist, Korra- Legend of Korra, Sailor Jupiter - Sailor Moon /// In progress: Ayla - Chrono Trigger, Lina Inverse- Slayers, Kneesocks - Panty and Stocking

Photos You’d Like: At this very moment I'm looking for someone willing to work with me as Korra to get action/movement shots in a location appropriate area. I'll also be looking for a photographer willing to work with me in swimsuit Kneesocks at ColossalCon. But overall, I just enjoy getting in front of the camera and having my work documented. 

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Name / Alias: Breeze Cosplay/Briana Molina

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Cosplay Experience: I've been cosplaying for about six years, but only making my own costumes since 2009. Only recently have I started to dedicate a lot of work into my cosplays, so I'm really excited to work with photographers to show off how far I've come in the past couple of years. I've been a photographer on the side, so I rarely get nice shots of my costumes because I'm always behind the lens myself.

Cosplay Blog? Main blog is hethatwalksunseen, but I have a tag for my cosplays and their progress. I also post photos of my finished costumes on my Facebook page alongside my photography.

Cons You Attend: A-Kon and A-Fest every year. This year will also most likely include YuleCon, and possibly IkkiCon. Next year I will be attending OhayoCon.

What You Cosplay From: I've recently been doing a lot of Homestuck, and have one or two upcoming cosplays from that that I would like photos of. Others include Supernatural, Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit, Trinity Blood, Tale of, and various anime. 

Photos You’d Like: I love working with photographers that are fun and like to talk and work easily with the cosplayer. I'm really awkward around photographers that are all business! As I finish my new costumes I would love some fantastic photos of Trinity Blood and Supernatural, and I'd like to go off the beaten path for my Tolkein costumes. Otherwise, I'm not very picky as long as my costumes are well represented!

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Name / Alias: Breeze Photography/Briana Molina

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Photography Experience: I've been doing photography as a hobby for about three years. I'm almost completely self-taught and I still have a lot to learn, but I would like to work with cosplayers that don't mind me experimenting!

Photography Blog / Portfolio: Breeze Photography on Facebook, deviantArt, and tumblr. FB and dA are updated with my own cosplay progress, but my tumblr blog is exclusively my photography, though it is updated less often.

Cons You Attend: A-Kon and A-Fest are givens, and I try to make it to KatsuCon every year. 2014 might be the only year I don't go in favor of going to OhayoCon. This year I am planning to attend YuleCon and/or IkkiCon

Shoots You’d Like To Do: I'm still looking to branch out, so I'm not very picky about what costumes I shoot. I'm more comfortable with modern costumes, though, and am very reliant on the cosplayer to help me understand their character.

Locations? I live north of Fort Worth, and there are a lot of rural areas where I am. Notable locations close to me are the Grapevine and Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, as well as the Fort Worth Japanese Garden.

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Name / Alias: Junior / navigated

Location: Orlando, Florida

Cosplay Experience: I've had a long history with theatre but only started cosplaying in 2007.  I have a BFA in costume design and construction and currently work for Walt Disney World's creative costuming department. So I am entirely inundated with costumes.

Cosplay Blog? Check me out: http://www.cosplay.com/member/88508/ and http://lefttonavigate.tumblr.com/tagged/my-cosplay

I am currently working on updating my personal website and blog, but it is currently not fit for visitors.

Cons You Attend: Megacon, ACen, Metrocon, DragonCon, SpookyEmpire, Holiday Matsuri

What You Cosplay From: I am all over the place, anime and manga, video games, american comics, Disney, television, science fiction the list goes on and on. I've recently been toying with the notion of more conceptual costume ideas - but none of those have become a reality at the present.

Photos You’d Like: I'm always open to new things, a lot of the shoots I've done have been at con and in convention spaces but I'd really be keen on doing something more in the vein of action shoots or location shoots. But I'm really easy going, I take direction well and am really receptive to input and criticism. Let's hang out and take neat pictures!

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  Name / Alias: Ken AD Photography

Location: North Florida

Photography Experience: I began to take a serious approach towards photography in 2008. Since then I have collaborated with some of the best cosplayers and cosplay photographers over the past few years. Whether it is hallway shots, on location shoots or convention shoots I aim to do it all. My photos have been reposted in places such as Cosplay in America, Kotaku and CosMode Magazine.

Photography Blog / Portfolio: FaceBook | DeviantArt | FlickR (Photos by Ken AD)

Cons You Attend: Anime Weekend Atlanta, MomoCon, MetroCon, AFO, FANDOM Con, MegaCon

Shoots You’d Like To Do:When it comes to cosplay I am usually open to anything. The costumes I enjoy the most are video game and RPG related costumes. The more rare (Growlanser, Lunar, Castlevania, Shin Megami Tensei) the better. People wise I like working with those who may not have received the exposure they deserve. Although there is one exception I have been interested in working with; Electric-Lady.

Locations: I have been fortunate to go to conventions that happen to have beaches or parks near by. Yet.. there is one place near me that has a train with some box carts attached to it which is open for anybody to climb up on. That would be a lot of fun.

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Name / Alias: Kitty/TortureBunni

Location: Central New York

Cosplay Experience: Cosplaying since 2010

Cosplay Blog? tumblr / deviantart / cosplay.com

Cons You Attend: Anime Boston, Otakon, Katsucon

What You Cosplay From: I cosplay from a variety of things. Final Fantasy is my main inspiration, and my Garnet costume is one of my favourites. I currently have some other Final Fantasy costumes in the works. I also wear Queen Frostine from Candyland quite frequently. I have an affinity for fancy dresses, and I'm always looking for something detailed to work on.

Photos You’d Like: I really love photos that are shot in a location that suits my character, because it really brings the costume to life. I like working with people who can give good direction, and offer suggestions for poses. I'm a really easy-going and friendly person, so I like working with photographers that can really have fun during a shoot.

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Name / Alias: Michelle/Mee-Shell Ma Belle

Location: Southern California

Cosplay Experience: I've been cosplaying since 2005, and slowly but surely experimenting with learning new skills (wig styling, props, armor, etc.)

Cosplay Blog? http://mee-shellmabelle-cosplay.tumblr.com  http://www.facebook.com/MeeShellMaBelleCosplay 

Cons You Attend: Anime LA, WonderCon, Anime Conji, Anime Expo, San Diego Comic-Con, Pacific Media Expo

What You Cosplay From: I've recently cosplayed two versions of Korra, Anarchy Panty, Faye Valentine, and Oerba Yun Fang. I typically like to stick to the "badass" archetype when it comes to choosing the characters I cosplay, and I hope to start learning how to do armored costumes soon!

Photos You’d Like: I'd love to do any location shoot! I've only gotten to do one for my Fang cosplay and I love how location can really bring any cosplay to life!

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Name / Alias: Serephita

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Cosplay Experience: Sewing/cosplaying since 2007

Cosplay Blog? serephita.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/serephitacosplay

Cons You Attend: KatsuCon, Another Anime Con, Anime Vegas, Otakon Vegas (my list is somewhat up in the air due to my recent relocation)

What You Cosplay From: Video games, anime, manga, and am working on live action/historical inspired as well.

Photos You’d Like: I'd like to try and do some photos outside of conventions, especially if they're at locations that fit in with the series or character.