Last Saturday I attended one of my first (or maybe 3rd, I can’t remember now, I don’t attend these type of shoots very often, I’m more an outdoor photo shoot sort of person… which works great with my public audience anxiety!) studio shoots organised by the very talented Elias Lopez. He invited a bunch of us cosplayers to all come along and have a grand ol time.
I came with the intent to learn how to improve my Lookbook studio settings as a photographer (as you know I’m desperate to make my Lookbooks look more ‘pro’) and knew this would be the perfect place to learn. (So no costumes from me this time!)
After all some of -the- most popular and famous Manifest and con photographers were attending this shoot, people I’m so fortunate and lucky to be able to call my friends <3 Neil Creek, Sam Ee, Hayden Pratt and of course Elias. If you attend any Melbourne animanga and/or video gaming conventions, you’ll know who these guys are!
The models / cosplayers who came along were also some of the most well known in Melbourne / Australia, (again seriously how do I end up being around such awesome company!?) Sefie, Annie, Stacey and Siera~ Twas unfortunate K and Aly were unable to attend this round, but I’m sure I’ll catch up with them soon <3
See below my lovely makeup setup. I’m always this messy, a fact I’m not proud of :/ Why the makeup? I managed to squeeze in a Lookbook at the shoot that will be up this Friday~ =D
Annie’s makeup station, we are palette obsessed, yes!
Overall, I learnt a TON about how my lighting should work so I hope to bring you some better Lookbooks in the future. And as well, had a blast just because I was around such wonderful people~ I can’t wait to shoot with these guys again! I’ll make sure to have a new costume ready too 😉
When did you ninja that shot? XD;; I remember you picking up your camera, but not actually taking any shots!
Never under-estimate my ninja skillz!
It was such a fun day, so glad you came! I’m looking forward to your next look 🙂 Feel free to yse any of my photos of you!
Thank you so much! Oh, I’ve def used some of your photos 😉 Everyone needs to see how awesome your work is <3
Makeup, guns, coffee and macarons- story of my life? XD;;;
It was so much fun shooting with you and I admire (read: bow down to) your makeup skills ;3; ♥
Let’s shoot again sometime soon! o/
-Annie
lol I know, I totally should have pointed that out! Hmm.. Macarons :9
I had a blast shooting along side all you guys! Pfft, whatever Annie, I’ve seen your Grell, amazing much!?
Yes, we must all shoot together again soon!! Sitting in the kitchen together, putting on makeup and chit chatting was my favourite part 🙂
And chairs. Don’t forget chairs. XD
Woahhh! That is amazing 🙂
And I can see an awesome dress in the background in one of hte photos !! *-*! <3 MAKEUP IS PRETTYYYYYY <3
/reply: Omggg. That's pretty awesome ! I bet we've walked pass each other before since I live really close to Glen too ..and frequent there A LOT. AND OMG EX MCAC MEMBER :O ! That is so awesomeeee ! What a small world this is 😛
That would be Annie! Isn’t she just the cutest!? She’s our pro fashion designer! 😀
I can’t believe how close we must be!! It’s amazing 😀
I’m wanna do another shoot XD already! It seems like so long ago, and it was only like 3 weeks ago!
I had a lot of fun it was great to finally have a proper shoot with you, and with such an amazing make up job too!
I hope we all get to do something again soon 😀
Me too! I initially was so nervous about doing a shoot with you and everyone, but you guys really put my nerves at ease and I can’t wait to do another shoot! Annie and I and perhaps Sefie or Shi want to do a Disney villians shoot, but possibly just the makeup XD We shall have to plot together soon~