EP 1 - Cosplay Tog Gear, Chat and Tips

In this episode, the hosts are joined by photographers B.H.C.Photography and Bigfootphotos to discuss their journey into cosplay photography. We share early and recent photos, highlighting our growth and the importance of finding and owning one’s style. The discussion covers favorite conventions like Secret Con, preferred shooting locations, gear, and the challenges of social anxiety and technical settings. Emphasizing community, creativity, and confidence, they offer tips on lighting, collaboration, and staying focused on creating art rather than social media metrics. The episode ends with your questions. Host:  Darren - iPhotoUK - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/ Tom - Switch Photography - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/switch_gn/ Guest: Gareth -Bigfootphotos - Intsa: https://www.instagram.com/bigfootphotos1912/ Rob - B.H.C.Photography - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b.h.c.photography/ Podcast Social Media: Insta: cosplay.togs.all.things.nerdy - https://www.instagram.com/cosplay.togs.all.things.nerdy/ Spotify: Cosplay, Togs & All Things Nerdy - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosplay-togs--all-things- Chapters 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:07 Introduction and Guest Introductions 11:08 Rob's Early and Recent Photos 15:41 Gareth's Early and Recent Photos 32:09 Darren's Early and Recent Photos 43:17 Audience Questions and Conclusion 52:41 Favorite Conventions and Locations for Cosplay Photography 01:09:01 Overcoming Challenges in Cosplay Photography 01:16:00 Embracing the Process and Ignoring Social Media Metrics 01:23:02 Finding Joy and Fun in Cosplay Photography 01:29:19 Building a Supportive Community 01:39:53 The Unique Experience of Secret Con 01:44:37 Gear Recommendations for Cosplay Photography 01:56:10 Overcoming Technical Challenges 02:02:34 Experimenting with Lighting Setups and Techniques 02:12:01 Building Confidence through Showing Cosplayers the Back of the Camera 02:17:30 Choosing the Right Conventions for Cosplay Photography 02:23:07 Having Fun and Enjoying the Process of Cosplay Photography 02:27:30 Podcast Outro