Too many conventions are built on vibes alone. Your dream team of cohorts gets together in a group chat or discord channel. Suddenly, someone says “You know what would be cool?”—and before long, thousands of dollars are poured into this new idea of a convention… Read More »The Attendee Cost System – Stop Planning Like a Fan and Start Thinking Like an Organizer
The cosplay and con community deserves more collaboration/communication and less competition. Want to make it last? Ditch the ego, and communicate like your success depends on it—because it does. I’ve been part of the convention and cosplay scene for a while now—long enough to see… Read More »The Business of Being Easy to Work With – why communication is everything!
Panels can be a fun and lucrative way to get started in the convention and cosplay community! To start, you will need a panel outline, like the freebie we offer. What’s a panel outline? It’s the document that outlines what you will need to successfully… Read More »A Random Cosplayer’s Guide to the Panel Outline template
August, 2021After incorporating my business, I decided to get out there and start shooting. Much like any endeavor, it was very trepidatious. I didn’t know many people in the community, and it seemed like photographers were crawling over each other to get the best shot. Frustration… Read More »Essential Tips for Aspiring Cosplay Photographers.
Comic conventions are more than just gatherings of fans; they are vibrant celebrations of creativity, passion, and community. A large facet of convention programming, these panels can make or break the attendance of a convention. Hosting a panel can be rewarding, as well as a… Read More »Embracing con and cosplay Culture: Hosting a Panel at a Convention
These days, cosplay is expensive. You have travel costs, hotel rooms, the ever-increasing costs of materials, supplies, tools, and admission to cons. Yes, it’s a hobby and hobbies are expensive. But what if it wasn’t “just a hobby”. What if you could turn it into a… Read More »From Passion to Profit: Turning Pro as a Cosplayer.
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