How To Shoot Cosplay At A Convention - A Quick Practical Guide

Key takeaways

  • 15+ years of cosplay photography. Quick tips from Fanime (from 0:00).
  • My kit. Z7 and Z6, four lenses, DJI RS3 Pro (from 1:00).
  • Move to a cleaner spot. Cosplayers usually appreciate it (from 2:00).
  • Learn to pose. Copy posing and mirror posing (from 3:00).
  • Enjoy it. Panels and artist alley too (from 4:00).

Quick tips on how to shoot cosplay at a convention, this time I was at San Jose's Fanime.

Shout out to @StellaChuu as well, who I randomly ran into at the event and wanted to join in on this video.

Fanime 2023:

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How To Get Started In Cosplay Photography:

• How To Get Started In Cosplay Photogr...

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FAQ

How do I get better cosplay photos at a crowded convention?

Ask to move a few feet to a less crowded area with no people in the background. Cosplayers usually appreciate it.

What are copy posing and mirror posing?

Two tricks for directing cosplayers. You stand in front of or next to them and show the pose so they can copy or mirror you.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.