Why being your own cosplay photographer makes your life easier (Patreon)

Of course, they are tons of amazing photographers out there but, as a cosplayer and an amateur photographer I would strongly recommend you to DIY the shit out of your cosplay pictures once in while.

HERE ARE 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE YOUR PICTURES (or ask a random friend) AND EDIT THEM YOURSELF:

1. Most photographers don't make a lot of money out of cosplay photography

Here in Canada, most of the cosplay people can't afford to pay the REAL cost of photography, so cosplay photographers are kind of forced to work for cheap. For example, some cosplay photographers will charge under 100$ for a photoshoot which is way too cheap for the amount of time they are going to work on your pictures. Also, when you pay less, you should expect to get what you pay for, so of course you might not get the Martin Wong Jessica Nigri in the forest kind of pic. However, if you can afford it on a daily basis or for that one special cosplay you should totally go for it!

2. If you want to be totally satisfied and get what you had in mind, yourself is your best choice.

We all have this awkward moment when we try to explain to our photographer that specific pose or ''atmosphere'' we want to get. Or when you find yourself not slaying because you're totally being too harsh on yourself regarding your appearance. Being a perfectionnist and having an abstract way of explaining what you really want sucks. But It's no problem when you're the boss behind that camera, looking at every picture, one by one, that your friend (aka. living tripod) or remote took.

3. MONEY

By doing it yourself, you're saving money! And if you cosplay a lot like me, then you save even more money !  The classic broke ass cosplayer can't afford a 500$ photoshoot everytime they have a new cosplay (which is every second).

 

4. Flatters the ego, refines your skills

Cosplayers are full of ressources when it comes to create weird stuff when you have no idea how to do it in the first place! WHY NOT LEARN MORE ? You can do it! Practice makes perfect and having a few classes about something related to your art won't kill you. You'll be so proud to say to your people: Yo mom I modeled and built this cosplay, but you know what I also did, I took this picture and slayed.

5. Finally, You want pictures now? You get pictures now !

The waiting after your pictures were taken or just having to plan a meet up with someone else when you both ain't busy being capitalist  is like searching for that Wally dude in those crowded places. If you have to meet up with yourself or your awkward neighbor that does nothing tonight, it might be easier. Hi John, could you take a few pictures of me wearing this?