#ala2013

[jynxblog]

#TBT to 2013 when I wore my old Vayne cosplay to ALA! 😊 Currently I'm trying to finish a genderbend of Vegeta this month for ALA, but I've been having some health issues. 🤕 Hope I can still get it done! #SendMeYourEnergy Cosplay made/worn by @RiotJynx Photo by @caperture_photography (cropped for Instagram) #Cosplay #JynxCosplay #Foam #Props #Costume #Leagueoflegends #LeagueCosplay #RiotGames #RiotJynx #Vayne #VayneCosplay #ShaunaVayne #ALA #ALA2013 #Twitter (at Anime Los Angeles)

[mgshogun]

I took this image at Anime Los Angeles 2013 (ALA '13). We were in the drawing room, which ran all night long. It was a place where a bunch of us could gather, chill out, and just do whatever we wanted.

But one thing that truly stood out from this time was the person in the red shirt. They kept using Siri on their phone to make the most ridiculous and outlandish requests. This caused all of us to laugh so hard that we were literally rolling on the floor! This went on for quite a while, with each new request getting more bizarre than the last.

Red Shirt even wanted to invite us all to hang out in their room, but since it was about 3 or 4 AM, their roommates wisely declined.

It’s one of those spontaneous, unforgettable times where one person can take a good convention and make it an extraordinary, shared experience.

[mgshogun]

I took this picture at Anime Los Angeles 2013 (ALA '13), capturing a common sight: a photographer meticulously shooting a cosplayer at the convention. As you can see, there's a lot of lighting equipment and gear involved.

I always enjoyed observing these photoshoots. It was a perfect way to get some downtime from the intense con environment while still soaking in the creative energy around me.

However, with the rise of social media and the increasing professionalization of cosplay, I believe scenes like this have had a profound long-term impact on the community. For me, personally, this shift was a significant factor in why I ultimately decided to step away from the cosplay community a year later. The focus felt like it was shifting too much from passion to performance.

[mgshogun]

I was chilling in the hotel garage, perched on a huge mountain of rugs, just watching a photoshoot happen. I saw two photographers slowly walking backward for a better angle, completely oblivious that they were on a collision course. I knew I had to get my camera ready... and sure enough, they bumped right into each other!

It was a perfectly unscripted moment. The two of them burst out laughing, and even the cosplayers they were shooting joined in.

I'm so glad I was there to capture this candid shot. When I uploaded it to Facebook the next day, everyone—including the photographers themselves—had a great laugh. It really sums up the fun, chaotic energy of the con.

[mgshogun]

​This picture is from Anime Los Angeles 2013 (ALA '13)! I’m rocking my take on Date Masamune—specifically, a modern student version of him.

​I had been itching to do his full armor, but my crafting skills just weren't there yet. Instead of skipping the character I love, I went with this casual version! It was the ideal relaxing outfit: easy to move around the con in, and zero stress about accidentally damaging high-level armor.

​I don't remember where I found that wooden prop sword, but it was definitely borrowed from someone—and that’s a perfect detail. Sharing gear and resources is what the best parts of the cosplay community are all about. Really fun, zero-pressure cosplay!

[abigaillphillips]

Deep Thoughts About Librarian Interests

While at ALA Annual last year, there seemed to be an amazing amount of librarians who were Doctor Who fans. Judging from the FB posts of my librarian friends, this is definitely trending. My Dad has been a Who fanatic for decades, so I've been watching this show forever and a day. As a kid, it was this super nerdy, goofy British show that nobody else watched. It was not cool. Now it's relatively hipster, and I'm confused. I have so many questions. What is it about Dr. Who that librarians love? Which Doctor did this start with (Eccleston maybe?)? What does it all mean??

[johnmgarrison]

#lollita #cosplay at #ala2013 by Molly Bunnies

Photographer: johnmgarrison Copyright (C) 2013 www.johnmgarrison.com

[zinepavilion]

Here's an interview from the Zine Pavilion! It's with Kelly McElroy, Dave Roche, Jami Thompson, and Jaclyn Miller.