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EMMA (New Mexico)
My first con was in Baltimore for Otakon 2001. Pre 9/11! I originally wanted to attend a con either out in Colorado or Texas, but I was the only one in my circle of friends in New Mexico who had a part time job, so there was no one I could travel with. I cosplayed…
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Tranquil AShes (Washington DC)
( photo: ccthegeek ) Tranquil Ashes’s name may suggest a certain calmness; however, it’s fair to say with her strong work ethic, and her life goal to seek out incredible life experiences, while simultaneously working to build and expand spaces to help marginalized communities, her life rarely stays tranquil for long. From her body positivity…
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Project Bazooka (Los Angeles, CA)
(ge.sicht and woodwarder_) Interview by Ejen Chuang / Written by Zippy Project Bazooka is a West Coast photographer based in Los Angeles. His cosplay photography journey started at a time when cosplayers and photographers, including Bazooka’s himself, were truly leveling up alongside in the convention scene. In 2014, he kickstarted and self-released a cosplay photography…
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@alia_vera
Dressing as Madame Leota was inspired by many years of visiting Disneyland with my favorite ride being the Haunted Mansion. My family wanted to do a group costume for Halloween to participate in a local costume parade, so we chose this theme with various family members dressing as characters from the ride. My family has always…
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@vakermaker (Dallas, TX)
For as long as I can remember, Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays due to the fact that it was the one where you could be someone else. Sure getting high on sugar also had something to do with it but being able to bring your favorite character to life in your…
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ventuswentus
(photo: Felix Wong) He’s cool as hell, punk, AND BLACK? That’s such a win for black fans, especially black fans who are alternative like me. This has been said a lot, but representation really does matter. Every time I saw him on screen, he filled me with unbelievable amounts of joy. He’s also one of…
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kangelicx (Washington DC)
(photo: @quachstar.jpg) I started making my costumes at the age of 12. I learned about cosplay through my love of art, movies, and gaming. As a child I would enter my art into local art contests, designing clothes and making a lot of craft projects with my grandmother for fun. When I was able to…
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@blueclarice (Pennsylvania)
I’ve always enjoyed dressing up. When I was a kid I would refuse to go anywhere without wearing a tiara which eventually evolved in me not going anywhere without my detective hat. But then one day when I was 14 I decided to dress up as a character from my favorite anime at the time…
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@super.ultra.omega (Rhode Island)
( photo: BakedKristi ) With my builds, I do my best to pay the ultimate tribute. ‘Toy Story’ has been a franchise that never ceases to take me back to the joys of my childhood. With Buzz Lightyear being my favorite character from the franchise, I decided to pay the ultimate tribute the only way…
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@NIMSCRAFT (Cleveland, OH)
My Assassin’s Creed outfit was my one of my most ambitious projects and I have learned a lot of crafting techniques in the process of making it: leatherwork, embroidery, sculpting etc. . I have redone several pieces over the years and its still my most treasured possession (in terms of cosplay). While the Assassin’s Creed…
