In this episode, the hosts are joined by photographers B.H.C.Photography and Bigfootphotos to discuss their journey into cosplay photography. We share early and recent photos, highlighting our growth and the importance of finding and owning one’s style. The discussion covers favorite conventions like Secret Con, preferred shooting locations, gear, and the challenges of social anxiety and technical settings. Emphasizing community, creativity, and confidence, they offer tips on lighting, collaboration, and staying focused on creating art rather than social media metrics. The episode ends with your questions.
Host:
Darren - iPhotoUK - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/
Tom - Switch Photography - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/switch_gn/
Guest:
Gareth -Bigfootphotos - Intsa: https://www.instagram.com/bigfootphotos1912/
Rob - B.H.C.Photography - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b.h.c.photography/
Podcast Social Media:
Insta: cosplay.togs.all.things.nerdy - https://www.instagram.com/cosplay.togs.all.things.nerdy/
Spotify: Cosplay, Togs & All Things Nerdy - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosplay-togs--all-things-
Chapters
00:00 Podcast Intro
00:07 Introduction and Guest Introductions
11:08 Rob's Early and Recent Photos
15:41 Gareth's Early and Recent Photos
32:09 Darren's Early and Recent Photos
43:17 Audience Questions and Conclusion
52:41 Favorite Conventions and Locations for Cosplay Photography
01:09:01 Overcoming Challenges in Cosplay Photography
01:16:00 Embracing the Process and Ignoring Social Media Metrics
01:23:02 Finding Joy and Fun in Cosplay Photography
01:29:19 Building a Supportive Community
01:39:53 The Unique Experience of Secret Con
01:44:37 Gear Recommendations for Cosplay Photography
01:56:10 Overcoming Technical Challenges
02:02:34 Experimenting with Lighting Setups and Techniques
02:12:01 Building Confidence through Showing Cosplayers the Back of the Camera
02:17:30 Choosing the Right Conventions for Cosplay Photography
02:23:07 Having Fun and Enjoying the Process of Cosplay Photography
02:27:30 Podcast Outro
