NoJu Cosplay

The home of sisters NodokaChan1 and JuniperPhotos, two sisters who love expressing their inner nerd.

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A little bit of a throwback since this blog has been essentially inactive for months-- NodokaChan as Weiss from RWBY! This shot was taken by Dan Seiter Photography. Be sure to check out the NoJuCosplay instagram!

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"Bought and sold as a living doll, but beware when dolls bring about curses and calamity." Character designed by @talk-to-the-fish 📷 @amiephoto I was so excited at the chance to do something based on Fish's work. I've have been following their Instagram for about 6 months and I am in love with ever piece. I was also honored to work with Aime whose shots are so warm and a little bit sensual (I don't know how to put it into words yet (^^;;) but they are everything) I can't wait to share more photos from both shoots I did of doll. I also hope to do more experimental things in the future.

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Look from Otakon, Saturday night for the SonicBoomBox After Party. Space buns + glitter = my new favorite look.

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Quick post for Otakon! Who am I going to see? Come say hi! Fri: Fish "secret" cosplay Sat: Casual Usagi (pink opening dress) Sun: Kazuma from Konosuba Don't forget! I'm hosting 2 panels Fri/Sat.

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Make up test for @talk-to-the-fish cosplay. The only reason I tag fish here is because fish appears to rarely check tumblr so I can still make it a surprise. I'm really happy with how this turned out. Note to self: don't forget to put contacts first so I don't cry off half my make up.

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"We can fly with our spirit" (Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service) Kiki @nodokachan1 📷 @juniperphotos

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Another shoot with the wonderful @nojucosplay as Kiki (Kiki’s Delivery Service).

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My sister finally fulfilled my dreams of being the oh so very cute Kiki with my dog as Jiji <3 Ahhhhhhh! These photos turned out so well!

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Yesterday, I asked people what they wanted to see and people voted for "derp photos." I don't think they expected this nonsense 🤣 once upon a time I cosplayed Kashima and only had 3 photos taken. I was trying to impress Kohai. Kashima (Nozaki-Kun) @nodokachan1 Saber @noirmoure 📷 by Rachel Crowe on Flickr #derp #saber #fatestay #kashima #nozakikun #gekkanshoujonozakikun #gekkanshoujonozakikun

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Who is ready for one serious cosplay glow up!? The first picture on the left is the first costume I competed in at Katsucon 2010 (I think? It's been too long). It was Luka from Duke of Venomania and the photo on the right is my most recent competition piece from Katsucon 2016, Sakizo's Frau. I had the same goal for each costume: make it fancy! I still feel that I have a lot to learn and improve on, but looking back, I've learned a lot. Sakizo Frau 📷 @martinwongphoto

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Today is my best friend's birthday! I met Naychan at school, where her first words to me were, "Do you cosplay?" Shortly following "Wanna do a fem. Free!! Group?" It has been friendship ever since. I love NayChan; she keeps me together. She supports me when I feel like a wreck and puts up with me ❤️ She is also an incredibly talented seamstress with a circle skirt problem ;) So happy birthday my friend! Cosplayer @NayChan Nora 📷 Team Lens Flare Free 📷 Mama NoJu Starter Water Pokémon 📷 Vander The Generalist Cubone 📷 U.V. Photography

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Accessories for an @talk-to-the-fish cosplay, currently under wraps until its reveal at Otakon. You heard it here first. Mostly I'm just proud of how cute these accessories have turned out. I really enjoyed making them. From left to right 1. Handmade kumihimo braid with key charms 2. Earrings made from beads 3. (Top right) red strings with beading and knotting 4. Chinese good luck knot (?) out of chord. Many beads from my Frau cosplay made it in! Luckily I hand many of these things on hand already.

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Let's start Monday with another awesome #mooniemonday shot of Sailor Neptune and Sailor Uranus from the sailor moon shoot I attended in May. This photo was taken by @mooonjou (HeadphoneStudious on Flickr) who, if anyone reads the descriptions of my other photos, knows I love. In fact, if you love her work too, she has Otakon photoshoot slots open with a variety on location areas around D.C. Just check out her account where she has more information. I have my shoot booked for Friday ;) Look forward to more photos from Katsuya on my account. I also need to tag @thegeekyseamstress and @cosmiccoterie because I used their tutorials when I revamped the skirt, waist roll, and bows on this costume. I love their tutorials and they are great references. Neptune @nodokachan1 Uranus @disquietcosplay

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This photo series shall be titled "An Emotional Summary of a Day in the Life of Kazuma." I've been talking about serious things in my story so I thought I would share something fun today! 📷 @naychansan (Instagram)

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Oh my.. how far are we going back for #tbt ? Here is one of three, never before shared photos of Zuko. I was really proud of my construction on this costume, but I looked TERRIBLE as Zuko. And also, he boot covers fell apart. It was a lot of fun wearing him though, and it's appropriate considering I'm cosplaying Azula in the next month. 📷 EnjoyElSilence (Flickr) #throwbackthursday #zuko #princezuko #princezukocosplay #avatarthelastairbender #avatar #crossplay #katsucon #katsucon2015

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A little something weighing on my mind... I've been dealing for awhile with conflict between perfectionism and cosplay.

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On location shoot with @labinnak (Megumin) and sister Juniper (NoJu Cosplay on Facebook, @juniper_photos ) Cookie was Jiji for a period, but was tired after about 20 min. Look forward to photos :D #kiki #kikisdeliveryservice #ardawigs #cosplaygirl #megumin #konosuba

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Photoshoot with @labinnak and @juniperphotos