EP 18.5 - Lets Talk about Nexus 13.

🔥 Nexus 13. What it is. Why we’re building it. And why it’s bigger than just cosplay.

In this episode, Tom (Switch) and Darren (iPhotoUK) break down the vision behind **Nexus 13** — a new creative events + education brand built for **all areas of photography**, not just the cosplay scene.

Yes, cosplay will be a big part of what we do. But Nexus 13 is designed to support creators across the board, including:

• cosplay and character work• portraits and modelling

• boudoir and tasteful NSFW (18+ only, consent-first, professional standards)

• workshops, training days, and skill-building sessions

• themed events that help you create stronger work with better structure

• future plans like trips away, bigger experiences, and wider collaborations

Our goal is simple: create a space where photographers, models, cosplayers, and creators can level up, meet like-minded people, and make work they’re genuinely proud of. Less pressure. More intention. Better environments to create.

What we cover:

• What Nexus 13 is (and what it isn’t)

• Why we’re building it and what problem it solves

• The kinds of events we want to run (themes, workshops, training days, meetups)

• How we keep it safe, respectful, and creator-focused

• Who it’s for, and how we want people to collaborate

• What’s coming in 2026 and beyond

👇 Question for you:

What kind of event would you actually pay to attend?

A themed shoot day, a workshop, a training day, a retreat/trip away, or something else?

Hosts:

• Darren — iPhotoUK — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/

• Tom — Switch Photography — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switch_8.9/

Nexus 13:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nexus.13/

• Website: coming in the first half of 2026

• Discord community: launching in the first half of 2026

Podcast Socials:

• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c