EP 18.5 - Lets Talk about Nexus 13.

🔥 Nexus 13. What it is. Why we’re building it. And why it’s bigger than just cosplay.In this episode, Tom (Switch) and Darren (iPhotoUK) break down the vision behind **Nexus 13** — a new creative events + education brand built for **all areas of photography**, not just the cosplay scene.Yes, cosplay will be a big part of what we do. But Nexus 13 is designed to support creators across the board, including:• cosplay and character work• portraits and modelling• boudoir and tasteful NSFW (18+ only, consent-first, professional standards)• workshops, training days, and skill-building sessions• themed events that help you create stronger work with better structure• future plans like trips away, bigger experiences, and wider collaborationsOur goal is simple: create a space where photographers, models, cosplayers, and creators can level up, meet like-minded people, and make work they’re genuinely proud of. Less pressure. More intention. Better environments to create.What we cover:• What Nexus 13 is (and what it isn’t)• Why we’re building it and what problem it solves• The kinds of events we want to run (themes, workshops, training days, meetups)• How we keep it safe, respectful, and creator-focused• Who it’s for, and how we want people to collaborate• What’s coming in 2026 and beyond👇 Question for you:What kind of event would you actually pay to attend?A themed shoot day, a workshop, a training day, a retreat/trip away, or something else?Hosts:• Darren — iPhotoUK — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/• Tom — Switch Photography — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switch_8.9/Nexus 13:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nexus.13/• Website: coming in the first half of 2026• Discord community: launching in the first half of 2026Podcast Socials:• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c