You’ve done an amazing job at finishing your costume, and now it’s time to get to the convention. If you’ve made any breakable or bulky costume pieces, this might be a little more difficult than you first thought. When traveling with a cosplay, keep any fragile pieces carefully supported, using your clothes as padding. Keep…
As a cosplayer, you hear LARP mentioned occasionally as if it’s a very similar hobby. For the longest time, I didn’t even know what it was, but just had a vague idea that it was some kind of role-playing. Over time, I’ve come to realize that LARP is, in fact, a completely different type of…
If this is your first time going to an anime or comic convention, I’m sure you are equally excited and nervous. One of the questions that can come up is about cosplay. You see all these photos of cosplayers at conventions, and you’re afraid you’ll feel out-of-place if you don’t dress up too. Cosplay is…
The best way to get good photos of your cosplay is to schedule a photoshoot with a photographer. You won’t rely on random people taking your photo at conventions and posting it online later. Planning a photoshoot will ensure that you get photos. But if you really want the best photographs possible, you’ll want to…
If you want to get excellent pictures of your cosplay, the best thing to do is plan a photoshoot. But before you go out and start taking photos, you should put some thought into the photoshoot location. A good background and lighting can take your cosplay photographs from good to amazing. As a general rule,…
When you look at ticket prices for anime conventions, you’ll see numbers ranging anywhere from $45-$100 or even more. This seems like a high price, but doable if you budget for it. However, this is not the final cost of an anime convention. There are so many other factors that add to the price. If…
Have you ever run into this problem? You make an amazing cosplay, go to a convention, and get asked for a ton of photos. Then all those photos disappear and you can never find all those pictures of your costume. Unfortunately, if you don’t make a plan of action ahead of time, there’s only a…
Going to your first anime, comic, or gaming convention can feel overwhelming. There is so much to do and so little time to accomplish it all! By looking at all the possibilities, you can decide which activities are your priority, so you have time for the most important events. The main activities at conventions include…
Contrary to their reputation, anime and comic conventions are actually pretty safe. This is especially true over the past decade as anti-harassment policies have been put in place and groups have worked to bring awareness to issues of consent to photographs and hugs. However, conventions are pretty popular events and you will come into contact…
It’s no surprise that most people who cosplay are in their 20’s and 30’s. During this period of life, you tend to have a little expendable income that you can put toward the hobby, and you’re not limited by family obligations that might come up later in life. As cosplay has become more mainstream and…