EP 1 - Cosplay Tog Gear, Chat and Tips

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