I just want to say straight off that this article isn’t aimed at anyone.
In a previous article I wrote, I explained why I’ve never gone professional with my photography, as I don’t think I’m good enough, don’t have a full skill set to do photography as both professional and full time but also mainly, this is a hobby for me, something to take my mind off my main paying job.
Every so often after the comic con, I’d get messages of, “where can I find those photos you took?” or “have you edited my photos yet?”, enquiries of that nature and at times I would get these messages practically straight after the event had finished. I will say this now, I know you’re excited to see your photos back but, messaging the photographer hours or even days after an event is not helpful. To photographers whom I chat to about this subject as well as myself, this adds stress to a workload which is ever-growing. I don’t know any photographer who doesn’t have a backlog of photos to edit but also this triggers an annoyance about being asked so soon after an event is finished.
I don’t know anyone who is a photographer on the cosplay scene who is doing photography full time. Also, there are photographers of varying skills and workloads. We all have different workloads. I know some photographers who just upload photos straight from the camera to the internet and distribute photos to the cosplayers. Still, there are some who want to go through the photo collections and pick photos which represent both the skills of the cosplayer as well the skills of the photographer from the edits they make.
Now you might be reading this and asking yourself “when is a good time to ask for my photos?”, and I say…well that depends on the photographer. There isn’t a right answer to that question, each photographer will have their own workload, workflow to go through photos and edit them and also when photographers can find time to edit photos between their main job, social life and any other engagements they are involved in. I would say a good rule of thumb is not to directly contact a photographer about your photos within the first 4-6 weeks of the end of the event. If you have to contact a photographer straight after an event, I would suggest saying something like this, “It was so nice to have worked with you, I can’t wait to see when you have edited those photos whenever you get a chance”. This way, you are not adding stress to the photographer who probably as much as everyone else after the comic con, needs a break from the event as well before they start going through their photos.
In recent years I’m finding it hard to balance having a paying job, social life, keeping up with conversations with friends and family as well as finding the time to edit photos. At times I have shut myself in my home and just tried to edit as many photos as I can and then go back to work on Monday. When it gets to that stage, it makes it hard to have a social life, as it makes me feel guilty to have time for myself like going to the cinema and seeing the latest film, going have a fun night with friends. And because of that guilt, I get into a vicious circle of feeling stressed to get photos completed as soon as possible. I’ve always said that photography is a hobby and not a job for me.
As much as what I have just said, happens to me from time to time and other photographers in the community, I will say this is only a handful of people who do this. A good majority of cosplayers are very good at just leaving it to the photographers to edit photos whenever they can. They are very understanding that the editing process can take the time or that other life events might have gotten in the way. I really appreciate those who give photographers time and space to edit photos taken at comic con.
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Monday
Obi-Wan Kenobi / The Clone Wars by The Healy Meister
Cosplay Discussion : “…what would put you off working with a…”
Tuesday
Angel ‘Experiment’ & Stitch / Lilo & Stitch by Tearastar & Emberwolf
Slow-cooked beef ragù, organic tomato, mozzarella, cheese sauce, crispy pancetta & fresh basil Pizza
Cosplay Stories : Prestige Empyrean K’Sante by blackacecosplay
Wednesday
Latex Harley Quinn by Jinxy Dragon Cosplay
Tiktok : I may be too excited for MCM London
Panko Chicken Curry Udon
Podcast #152 …FnC Room 101
Thursday
Gary ‘Eggsy’ Unwin / Kingsman by Autumns Cosplay
Tiktok : 5, 6, 7, 8, I am ready to go to comic con!
What Have I Learnt about Re-Editing My Work?
Friday
Regency Aziraphale / Good Omens by Tricksy Spirit Cosplay
Tiktok : Imagine being at a comic con….
MCM London 2023 May Part 1
MCM London 2023 May Part 2
MCM London 2023 May Part 3
MCM London 2023 May Part 4
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Chocolate Sprinkles // Chocolate ganache, glaçage noir and sugar sprinkles
Cosplays We Like : Cloud Strife / Final Fantasy VII
Saturday
Mermaid & Pedro / Guides of the Horizon by magically.madeleine & Rhilentless
MCM London 2023 May Part 5
Abalone Siu Mai Dim Sum
Sunday
Jesse Faden (Asynchronous Suit) / Control by OtteryKhaleesi
MCM London 2023 May Part 6
MCM London 2023 May Part 7
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On our various social media platforms, we have original content published every day. Here is a roundup of all the posts.
Monday
Ted Lasso by Lemmonhead92
Cosplay Discussion : How do you feel when a comic con approaches and why?
Tuesday
Bombshell Halloween Batgirl by Jemzamia Cosplay
Crispy Red Bean, Matcha Pudding
Cosplay Stories : Kamura armor from Monster Hunter Rise by echo_waters
Wednesday
Takashi Mitsuya / Tokyo Revengers by Tasogare Cosplay
Steamed Garlic King Prawns on Glass Noodles
Podcast #151 …Is MCM London values of money?
Thursday
D.Va (Black Cat) / Overwatch by Moonlitstreets Cosplay
Tiktok : Yeah I’ve been to MCM London. Here are my photos I took in 2022. Can’t wait to take more photos with cosplayers this year.
Feature : There’s a reason you’re not getting photos of your cosplay and it’s not what you think by 86th Floor
Friday
Banjo Kazooie by Sianlily
Podcast Extract : CeleryMoonDesigns shares her opinion on where the better MCM event is held.
The Batarang // Mushroom parfait, burnt apple & onion ketchup, sourdough toast
Cosplays We Like : Dr Eggman / Sonic the Hedgehog
Saturday
Cloud Strife / Final Fantasy VII by Angel Got Chill
Big Belly Burger // Wayne Estate beef, burger sauce, pickle, onions, American & smoked cheese
Sunday
Bowsette / Super Mario Bros. by Cerise Queen Cosplays
The Joker’s Grin // Beetroot gnocchi, salmon, mint courgettes, Mauritian curry, lime leaf oil
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Cosplay by Viridian Cosplay
Taken at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 22
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Cosplay by Cara Jane Cosplay
Taken at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 22
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This week’s Cosplays We Like comes from Stitch from the Lilo & Stitch franchise.
Stitch, also known as Experiment 626, is a fictional character from the Disney animated film “Lilo & Stitch” and its franchise. He is a small, blue, alien creature created by the mad scientist Dr. Jumba Jookiba. Stitch was designed to be mischievous, destructive, and highly intelligent, with the ability to cause chaos and destruction wherever he goes.
Stitch has become a popular character in the Disney franchise, appearing in various sequels, spin-offs, and television series, including “Stitch! The Movie,” “Lilo & Stitch: The Series,” and “Stitch!.” He is known for his unique appearance, with six limbs, sharp teeth, and large, round eyes. Despite his initial destructive nature, Stitch eventually becomes a beloved member of Lilo’s family and learns to use his abilities for good.
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Cosplay by Twisted Sisters Cosplay
Taken at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 22
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With comic-con London just finished I feel the need to write this article as I’ll know a few cosplayers who don’t know or realise what to do when cosplayers receive your photos back from photographers. I’m hoping this will help both cosplayers and photographers.
First of all, for the love that is all holy to the cosplay gods, do not edit the photos that you didn’t take yourself or add an Instagram filter over them. You have no idea what it feels like to pour time into a photo making into the style and look they think brings out the best in the photographer as well as the cosplayer, for someone to make changes that go against the initial vision. If there is something about the photo you don’t like or want to change, don’t ask as the cosplayer can make the changes but ask if the photographer is willing to make the changes first. That way, you give the photographer a chance to rectify the photo as the photographer might not know or notice initially.
Don’t forget to credit people involved when posting photos. Everyone wants to be credited for the hard work they put into the photo. Also, it helps drive exposure to others who might want to work with the cosplayer, photographer, prop maker, cosplay seamstress, etc. I know it’s not possible to credit all involved but do your best.
If you liked the photos you got back or enjoyed working with a cosplayer, do consider following them on social media, let them know you enjoyed your time working with each other. Don’t be afraid to ask if they are attending another comic con and see about booking their time for her next event. Everyone will have different comfort levels so if they aren’t being too responsive or don’t respond, don’t take it as negative feedback, you don’t know if they are busy and get lots of responses to get through or other situations which prevent them from responding back.
Maybe you’re in a position that you have got your photos back from a photographer, first of all not all photographers work at the same rate as others. Do first give a photographer time to go through the photos and process and edit photos. Personally, if you haven’t seen any photos from a photographer for over a month, just drop a courtesy message inquiring if they’ve had a chance to edit the photos. Many comic con photographers have day jobs so do all edits within their own personal time.
I hope some of these points have been insightful. If there are some I have missed out on, please feel free to comment below any tips you have.
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Cosplay by Twisted Sisters Cosplay
Taken at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 22
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Hello Everybody
This week, Ed talks about Reviewing MCM London May 2023 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We chat about the one-way traffic, the stalls, the big corporations, the ticket price and more.
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Cosplay by Bekz.xx
Taken at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 22
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C2E2 sign sweetieplague
The idea to cosplay as the C2E2 sign has been in the making for around 4 years now. I was previously inspired to think outside the box by creators like @vj_daguru, who is the mastermind that cosplayed the ACen Hyatt statue…
The idea to cosplay as the C2E2 sign has been in the making for around 4 years now. I was previously inspired to think outside the box by creators like vj_daguru, who is the mastermind that cosplayed the ACen Hyatt statue as well as the person who cosplayed the Javits Center. Absolute legends! That had planted a seed in my mind and this costume is what bloomed.
I’ve always loved taking inanimate objects or non-human characters and reimagining them into humans. It’s a fun design challenge which can lead to delightfully creative and surprisingly recognizable results.
Focusing on creating a convention-specific costume was right up my alley. C2E2 is “the con” for me—it’s the event that I always plan the most for and try to debut something big. The idea to “go as the sign” is one that was just sort of… there. I threw it into my future cosplay list and let the idea marinate.
One of the main sources I ended up drawing inspiration from was a character who was onstage for about 5 seconds in “The Spongebob Musical”. The costume design by David Zinn for that show is outstanding. The show is a visual delight, but the costumes are on an entirely different level. The specific character who inspired me was a man in a giant, armless Krabby Patty showgirl getup. It was so camp.
The first iteration of my design drew heavily from the boxy nature of the Krabby Patty costume. I wanted to nearly disappear inside of the costume, save for my legs and head. After doing some quick math on the ratios to figure out how big this sign would be once I crawled inside of it, I discovered that it was very likely out of the realm of things I could tangibly build and maneuver through a convention floor. I scrapped that idea and went back to the drawing board.
I had done some heavy research into showgirl costuming and started pulling directly from that to figure out how to bring those darn letters and numbers into reality as the flashy showgirl piece of my dreams. Looking at the structures that were available for sculptural showgirl costumes, I began investigating the idea of using a backpack fixture, like what you would see used for giant feathered wings. I scavenged my old costumes and took the back piece from an original character I used at a haunted house around 10 years ago and tossed that into the ring.
With that, the costume suddenly had feasibility. That back piece informed the rest of the sculptural elements of the costume, and everything else was made on the fly. Besides that structure, my design was very loose. I made up the small details as I went, which is a refreshing break for any cosplayer! I really had to trust that seeing the forest instead of the trees would serve me in the end, and I can say that I was thrilled with how it all came together.
Ever since the start of the pandemic, I’ve struggled to watch new films and TV shows—an aversion to new conflicts, perhaps? Anxiety manifesting in odd manners, maybe? I had begun to worry that I was falling out of touch with the rest of the convention base… worried that I would never capture lightning in a bottle with another cosplay as everyone moved on to new series, shows, and stories (as I rewatched the 1931 Dracula for the 7thtime because the I know the story doesn’t stress me out). Because of this situation I find myself in, it was very appealing to create something instantly recognizable to anyone at the convention.
By design, I chose to stay in the main lobby of the convention (where the actual C2E2 sign lives) since my costume would have been far too large to navigate the show floor on a packed Saturday. The pictures and joy from others were never ending, which was an incredible honor. In the past, there have been several times where I have been excited to wear a costume that barely anyone recognized. You go into it knowing that you made and wore this cosplay because it was something you loved, not because everyone would instantly recognize you.
However, as the C2E2 sign, I went into it knowing that I would likely be quite recognizable. People (including me, obviously!) love how iconic the giant sign in the lobby is. It can sometimes have a line that stretches for an intimidating long distance. In dressing as the thing that people love taking photos with, I wasn’t surprised that I ended up being in and posing for a lot of photos. It was really fun to embrace that and get to talk with so many different con goers. With some of my other recognizable costumes, they grab the attention of that character’s fanbase and I end up having a lot of great conversations with people who also love the same specific thing. In this case, anyone who felt inclined to approach me had an instant connection to what I was wearing, no matter what specific fanbase they were a part of. It was really special to be able to reach across interests like that and see so many people smile and light up when they saw what I had created.
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Cosplay by Kitkatkt888
Taken at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 22
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We would want to hear your views on “What was your impression of MCM London and why?”
First MCM event of 2022, was the event up to your expectation, was the size decent enough, lots of places to shop and also things to do during the event? Also, did you find photographers to shoot with around the venue?
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Cosplay by jacky_lg7
Taken at MCM Comic Con Birmingham 22
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Cosplay by OtteryKhaleesi
Taken at MCM Comic Con London 22
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