Dokomi 2024
Anime enthusiasts worldwide flock to Germany’s top convention for a vibrant celebration of Japanese pop culture. With booths showcasing latest anime, cosplay competitions, and expert panels, fans of all ages and interests can enjoy this must-attend event.
August 2021 Update
I thought it was time to post an update about some changes that are taking place from this month. Comic Con Shoots While comic cons are starting up again I…
How to get pictures at a Comic Con
If you’re new to cosplay and going to your first convention you’ve probably seen cosplay photos posted on social media and wonder how people go about getting pictures like these. If you’re new to this or not sure how things actually work then this article is for you!
Getting Your Images back from an event
(or why your pictures are not on social media an hour after it finished)
As an event photographer one of the things I’ve begun to notice is the race to be the first one to upload all of the pictures taken at an event within an hour of it finishing. Another side effect of that are people contacting the photographer asking “where are my pictures?” without any consideration for the photographer.
Preparing for Comic Con
It’s the start of the Comic Con season and I thought I’d share with you some of the preparation that I go through when organising my photoshoots.
February Update
February Update Well it’s February and con season is about to start. So it’s time for an update on things happening here. After hiring a Nikon 24-70mm for the Doki…
Choosing an Event Photographer
With the UK comic convention scene in full flow I’ve seen many requests from people on Facebook groups asking for photographers to shoot with while at a convention. This article is a basic guide to what you should be looking out for before taking on someone’s services.
When the FUN stops STOP
There is a saying that you shouldn’t do something you love as a job as you will eventually come to hate it. Now while I don’t do event photography for a living, going to events and taking pictures it’s something that I enjoy… at least it was until recently. I’m sure most of you reading this can relate to what I am on about. We’ve all had bad experiences that can completely put us off doing something we enjoy.
Achievement Unlocked!
One of my goals for 2018 was to attend more conventions than last year when I first ventured into Anime & Cosplay themed conventions. Starting quite late in the year (April I believe) I attended 4 conventions and 2 fan meetups.
Convention Appearances in 2018
Well it’s that time of the year when Convention season kicks off so here is the list of confirmed events I will be attending up to the start of March.