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#1
Is there going to be an Ita-Bag meetup at Fanime 2019? I saw last year's thread here ( https://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,21483.0.html ) and thought it sounded amazing. I'd be a new bag maker/owner and would love to gather with people who know how to set up bags or want to show them off.
#2
I'm excited to offer my photography skills to anyone looking for a photographer this year. This is my fourth Fanime and every year has been awesome to get to collaborate with amazing cosplayers. My hope is that my decade of fashion, editorial, and advertising experience will be of use to you in photographing your awesome costumes!

Portfolio:
https://www.instagram.com/cidcrow/

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Shoot Time Availability:

THURSDAY - DAY 0
3:00-3:45pm
4:00-4:45pm
5:00-5:45pm
10:30-11:15pm

FRIDAY - DAY 1
7:00-7:45am
8:00-8:45am
9:00-9:45am
12:30-1:15pm
5:00-5:45pm
8:00-8:45pm
9:00-9:45pm

SATURDAY - DAY 2
7:00-7:45am
8:00-8:45am
9:00-9:45am
10:00-10:45am
12:00-12:45pm
1:00-1:45pm
8:00-8:45pm

SUNDAY - DAY 3
7:00-7:45am
8:00-8:45am
9:00-9:45am
10:00-10:45am
2:00-2:45pm
7:00-7:45pm
8:00-8:45pm
9:00-9:45pm

MONDAY - DAY 4
-currently no available slots-

Shoots:
Shoots will last 45 minutes, You will receive at least 30 digital negatives within one week of the convention's end, from which you make your selection of a top 5. Those top 5 selections will be edited and sent to you within two week of the convention's end. My shooting style is to get the photo right in the camera, so your negatives will be top quality. However, I have no problem if you edit any of your photos or add in special effects later. Once we shoot and I deliver your photos, they're yours to do with as you please.

Rates:
45 minutes of photography for $60, for solo.
Group or team shoots are $20 per additional person beyond the first.

Payment:
You can pay cash in person at the time of your shoot, or via Paypal.

Booking:
Book a time by contacting me via message. When you do, please send me the following information:
QuoteName / Day and time slot you're interested in booking / Contact info / Character and series / Are you booking a solo or duo or group shoot? / Any extra info I should know, especially if you have a preference for outdoor or indoor shoots

EDIT: I will update this thread with more times later, but will increase rates in order to reward earlier bookings.
#3
Fanime seems like the perfect place to meet others who play the Final Fantasy TCG or want to learn. I play the game but know very few people in my area who play. So if you play and are looking for an opponent, let's meet up in the gaming room table area (so far I'm available every afternoon to play some cards). Or if you want to learn, I'd be glad to bring some learning decks.

Anyone up for some Final Fantasy gaming?
#4
Does anyone know what the boffer requirements are for the Dojo's all night boffer war? They recommend bringing a weapon, so I want to make sure I have the right weapon construction when I show up.
#5
This thread is to gauge the interest level in Cosplay Photography Lighting if it were held as an independent workshop (or even series of workshops).

You can control your photos to create amazing art right at the time of the photograph, and all you need to do to enhance your skills is learn a bit about lighting. Things like flash, natural light, reflectors, diffusors, etc. All with beginners, budget-conscious, and portability-minded photographers in mind.

I'd show why and when you'd use different lighting techniques, and what you can do on a budget.  Probably bring in a cosplayer model to practice techniques.

Why is this workshop being considered? Well, Fanime asked, "Are you interested in holding your own panel? Do you have a great idea for a particular workshop?" I said oh absolutely! Here's a Cosplay Photography Lighting panel submission! And got waitlisted...So why not make it into an unofficial workshop?  8)
#6
I've started a series of YouTube videos to help both cosplayers and photographers with improving their photo shoots and convention experience. This series is intended to contribute and make our wonderful fandom and cosplayer community a better place. If you have any suggestions for extra topics, please let me know. This thread will be updated as I add new videos.

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8)COSPLAYERS: COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY 101:
+Props enhance your hands in cosplay photos ~ https://youtu.be/QP3Zzi5jbeY
+How to hold a cosplay sword ~ https://youtu.be/jwPd6Bn6cZ4
+How to hold a cosplay gun ~ https://youtu.be/_xz1IrnloPU
+Cosplay chin posing basics ~ https://youtu.be/5Pn2AnrXvqI
+Should you bring a friend to your cosplay shoot? ~ https://youtu.be/7qABScbzOwU
+Confidence is key in posing ~ https://youtu.be/VgJxzKuRPf8
+Showing up on time or early ~ https://youtu.be/tWCL77Cg2_c
+Cosplay emergency kit to save your photo shoot ~ https://youtu.be/ohXEU7g4CFc
+Loki cosplay posing for dual knife combat ~ https://youtu.be/lA_7s4q3jIc
+Cosplay fitness tip, stop drinking calories ~ https://youtu.be/WyEBIIyKucE
+Discuss your boundaries with your cosplay photographer ~ https://youtu.be/sD8r7_dnUPk

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8)PHOTOGRAPHERS: COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY 101:
+What is aperture? ~ https://youtu.be/jwPd6Bn6cZ4
+What is camera ISO? ~ https://youtu.be/_xz1IrnloPU
+Best way to hold a camera in vertical position ~ https://youtu.be/5Pn2AnrXvqI
+Showing up early to scout ~ https://youtu.be/tWCL77Cg2_c
+Cosplay emergency kit to save your photo shoot ~ https://youtu.be/ohXEU7g4CFc
+Photographing the dual knife combat Loki ~ https://youtu.be/lA_7s4q3jIc

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;DCONVENTION/COSPLAY EXPERIENCE 101:
+Rescue your convention experience with transit schedules ~ https://youtu.be/Vv6Of0KuNkE
+How to handle con crunch ~ https://youtu.be/yRBy-UB_c8o
+Cosplay wig alternatives ~ https://youtu.be/1Pb__gCb8GQ
+Should you try cosplay? ~ https://youtu.be/0Molv4LyBVU
+What are cosplay gatherings? ~ https://youtu.be/9EOnsGLCRW4
+How to identify poison oak (hiking in California) ~ https://youtu.be/sxwBQAU4oko
+Interacting gets the most out of conventions ~ https://youtu.be/1H2tcQe8Byk

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:)FANIME NEWS:
+Fanime's Dojo and all night boffer battlefield! ~ https://youtu.be/0BjnzC_SRKY
+VampyBitMe is Fanime guest of honor! ~ https://youtu.be/G3lwAvbGvDc
+Free arcades at Fanime 2018? ~ https://youtu.be/6JED9NWvxuQ
+Fanime dance workshops coming soon! ~ https://youtu.be/jtc2xMK2NH8
+Fanime cosplay gathering subs end May 1! ~ https://youtu.be/0W29nOWbZ6U

*NOTE: My channel name is currently stuck in the old fitness/cycling moniker. It will change soon to reflect the cosplay and fandom theme of the channel!
#7
I'm excited to attend Fanime, which will be my third year. I'm offering my photography skills to anyone looking for a photographer and taking bookings. My hope is that my decade of fashion, editorial, and advertising experience will be of use to you in photographing your awesome costumes!


#8
Hello to all the fabulous cosplayers out there! I'm excited to attend my first Fanime, and also to offer my photography skills to anyone looking for a photographer.

My hope is that my decade of fashion, editorial, advertising and event photography experience will be of use to you in photographing your awesome costumes! I have portable lights and can shoot in any environment, at any time.

Portfolio:
https://www.instagram.com/cidcrow/

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Shoot Time Availability:

THURSDAY THE 26TH
9:00 p.m. - {Booked}
9:30 p.m. - {Booked}
10:00 p.m. - {Booked}
10:30 p.m. - {Booked}
11:00 p.m. - {Booked}
11:30 p.m. - {Booked}

FRIDAY THE 27TH
Midnight - {Booked}
12:30 a.m. - {Booked}
1:00 a.m. - {Booked}
1:30 a.m. - {Booked}
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - {Booked}
10:30 a.m. - {Booked}
11:00 a.m. - {Booked}
11:30 a.m.
Noon - {Booked}
4:00 p.m. - {Booked}
4:30 p.m. - {Booked}
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY THE 28TH
1:00 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - {Booked}
10:30 a.m. - {Booked}
12:30 p.m. - {Booked}
1:00 p.m. - {Booked}
1:30 p.m. - {Booked}
9:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
11:30 p.m.

SUNDAY THE 29TH
Midnight
12:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - {Booked}
10:30 a.m. - {Booked}
4:00 p.m - {Booked}
4:30 p.m. - {Booked}
5:00 p.m. - {Booked}

MONDAY THE 30TH
Midnight - {Booked}
12:30 a.m.
1:00 a.m.
1:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - {Booked}
11:30 a.m. - {Booked}
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.

Rates:
I'm offering a 20 for 10 rate, which is to say 20 minutes of shooting for $10, for either solo or duo shoots. You will receive 5 photos with basic editing via email by June 6.

Upgrades:
Longer shoots of 50 minutes for $20 are available if there are back-to-back timeslots open. Larger groups than duos can be photographed for an additional $5 per additional person. Rush orders to have your photos emailed by June 2 will be an additional $10.


Payment:
You can pay cash in person at the time of your shoot.

Booking:
When you do, please send me the following information:
QuoteName / Day and timeslot you're interested in booking / Contact number / Character and series / Solo or duo / Any extra info I should know, especially if you have a preference for outdoor or indoor shoots