Cosplay: Death Note

Cosplay: Death Note

You know, as I was collecting these images together it struck me that I don't think I edited them all... because we had a Light and a Ryuk and I cannot seem to find those photographs. I will search for them later; regardless, these crazy talented cosplayers are the Boise based cosplay group Ichidan. I used to be their official photographer before I moved to Seattle.

I did this photoshoot at Aki-Con 2009.

Misa: Smidge
L: Christian
Mello: Sonja
B: Krystal

Cosplay: Kyoko (Dark Moon Mio) from Skip Beat

Cosplay: Kyoko (Dark Moon Mio) from Skip Beat

Yet another photoshoot of my bff Natalie; this time she is cosplaying Kyoko (Dark Moon Mio) from Skip Beat. Admittedly, I have never read this manga, but judging from comments from other people she was spot on. I love her ability to get completely in character; Nat is not a snotty, arrogant bitch "IRL". I shot these photos at Anime Banzai 2009, back with my little Canon Rebel EOS. Aww.

Sakura-Con: Belle from Beauty and the Beast

Sakura-Con: Belle from Beauty and the Beast

A Disney Princess brought to life! I shot this lovely Belle at Sakura-con 2010.

NYCC: Ramona Flowers

NYCC: Ramona Flowers

As I was wandering around the (extremely crowded) New York Comic-Con this year, I was overwhelmed with the number of Ramona Flowers I was encountering. I literally could not walk for more than three minutes without seeing one. So although I photograph most cosplayers anyway, I made a point of "collecting" all of the Ramona Flowers that I saw. I missed some: I couldn't get their attention or was in a hurry to get somewhere. But here is my humble Ramona collection.

Sakura-Con: Kuroshitsuji

Sakura-Con: Kuroshitsuji

I shot so many incredible cosplays at Sakura-con 2010 that I'm still running into photos I forgot to edit. This group of cosplayers from Portland, OR were especially impressive, and some of the most meticulous and in character Kuroshitsuji representations I have ever had the honor to shoot.

 

Cosplay: Ciel Phantomhive

Cosplay: Ciel Phantomhive

I have a whole plethora of serial offenders: cosplayers who I constantly shoot and are always in front of my lens. I have no qualms with this, because usually these camera hogs are insanely talented, adorable, and a great pleasure to work with. Emily is one of those cosplayers: she doesn't understand how utterly adorable is, and she's great fun to work with. Here she is cosplaying Ciel Phantomhive from Kuroshitsuji at a local "Gasukan" (a cosplay meet-up here in Seattle)

Falalalalala, lalalalalalaaaa.

Falalalalala, lalalalalalaaaa.

These were my Christmas cards last year, drawn by my old roommate and bff Natalie. They picture herself, me, and my doggie Sushi. Happy Holidays!

Emerald City Comic-Con: Red Shirt

Emerald City Comic-Con: Red Shirt

Egads, I can't believe another ECCC is coming up so soon. So much to do, so little time. Aaaaugh.

Anyway, I took these photos of the adorable Alli (remember her?) at Emerald City Comic-Con 2010. She was EXTRA EXPENDABLE, as you can see. Also, I think this may have been my first official photoshoot with my Canon 5D Mark II.

Outtakes, per usual:

...And then I joined in the fun.