My 30-Minute Cosplay Photography Workflow Explained - Stella Chuu's Akali

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Last minute. Before Anime Expo (from 0:39).
  • 85mm f/1.2. (from 3:01).
  • 16mm wide. Keep subject centered (from 3:59).
  • Action poses. Knee as a step (from 6:00).
  • Experiment late. Safe shots first (from 7:37).

Ever wonder how photographers create cinematic cosplay photos in less than an hour?

📸 Camera:

Nikon Z 8: https://geni.us/NikonZ8Mirrorless

📷 Lenses:

Nikon 85mm Z: https://geni.us/NIKKORz85mm

Viltrox 16mm: https://geni.us/Viltrox16mm

00:00 Intro

00:39 Why We Had to Shoot Last Minute

01:26 Choosing the Perfect Location

02:20 Camera & Lighting Setup

03:01 Why I Started with an 85mm Lens

03:59 Switching to a 16mm Wide Lens

05:10 Posing Action Characters

06:10 Creating Dynamic Angles

07:13 Working with Weapons & Props

07:37 Experimenting After Getting the Safe Shots

08:28 Final Thoughts

FAQ

Where to place a subject with a 16mm lens?

Keep the person in the center. Further out, an ultra-wide distorts more.

When should you experiment?

After you've got the safe shots.

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