F.A.Q. for a CON weekend
Q: Would I still be taking some photos while walking around the con and how this is different from your photoshoot?
Yes, I will be taking Floor shots during the convention, these are often random and very quick, very much candid depending on how crazy the convention floor will be. The photo will be posted on Facebook with my watermark and sent onto Armageddon and an unedited unwatermark can be purchased at $35 (EDIT $28 until 2024).
From the photoshoot packages, there’s more time to work together to get the images. The final images will be retouched and you will receive more images at the package discounted rate. These are offsite from the Expo venue.
In both instances, when you purchased high res, a social media crop (4×5) or black and white can be requested.
The hi-res is intended to be printable to A4. I do ask, where possible, not to crop or change the image and to credit @capturingcosplay Click here for further details on Floorshots.
What’s the difference between my Mini session and my Roaming Photographer shot in the major event?
Q: I really like your Floorshot photos, but I can’t pay for the unwatermark image.” What can I do to support you?
Thank you so much. Photography is a part of my income to support my family and me. As I said the watermarked Floorshots are free for you to use on social media, with no cropping of the watermark.
– You can help by writing a review on Capturing Cosplay Facebook page
– Tell your cosplay friends or people about my work
– Let me know about your professional skills and how we can work together
– Get me a coffee/drink or something through my Ko-Fi
Q: Do you have a makeup artist?
For the Floor Shot or Convention based shoot, you will need to come already ready wearing your Cosplay.
Q: “I don’t know my poses” / Can you pose me?
I can always help with Poses and adjust your Posing to look good in the camera. Best come with 3 poses ready, and I would stay away from floor poses as well. Save that for a full photoshoot. Check out my Quick Tips.
Q: Can I bring a friend/partner/family to the photoshoot?
Of course, you can. We’ll be focused on your Cosplay during the photoshoot. An extra person can help with looking after our (yours and mine) gear, fix detailing that I am not aware of and bring ideas to the shoot.
Q: Do I need to take off my mask?
I got asked this so many times during the convention. This answer has been expanded into a quick tip.
Re: the normal medical mask. As always with me, Safety First. This is your own choice. You may always wear the mask and choose to leave on or take off during the photos.
Re: Cosplaying with a Mask see the quick tip
Q: Do you use flash?
More recently, I do add a flash to help. Short answer YES. Often my style is more natural light and relaxed posing. So I shy away from the flash but will have one if I need more Fill light. (Kinda like adding salt to food when cooking). Also, I am a single person this time so I’ll be working with a small gear set.
Q: What happens if it rains?
Unless it’s going to be pouring, I can still shoot. So it depends on your own comfort level. An example was in Wellington last year (2k17), there was no sun, so we will not shoot the yummy backlight style. Postponement due to weather/Covid Levels the shoot can be refunded or moved to a future agreed date.
Q: Can you shoot after the convention?
Sure thing, I can shoot almost anytime, best to give me a shout.
Q: Can I book now and pay later? Or pay on the spot?
Yes, you can. But no finished images will be released until payment is completed. I will have my phone app for bank transfers and can take cash on the day and Paypal.
Q: How much of a geek are you?
– Started with pen and paper RPG, ( pre-computers and pre-internet – CoC, D&D, VtM, WtA, MtA, Deadlands, L5R Blood Angel, Genstealer Chaos Cult, Vampire Counts, Nighthaunts, Soul Blight )
– mainstream and indie comics (Marvel: Shadowcat, DC: Robin – Tim Drake, Chinese: Wah Ying Hung, Anime: MinMei, Image: Darkness)
– martial arts, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror TV and Movies
– have dance and martial arts training (Linear Salsa on One, Street Tango, West Coast US Ballroom, Lindy Swing. Wing Tsun, Tai Chi, Shao Lin)
– Ravenclaw
– House Tyrell
– Corrupt Unicorn
– Maze Rats
– Black and Blue – Fat Djinn, Reanimation
– White and Black- Life Gain Angels
– a consumer of food and drinks ( Cold IPA (Mean Doses or 8 wired), Islay Whisky, Bombay Gin, Havana X-Blend, wontons soup, roast pork, char sui)
