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Some Tips for Cosplayer Photography (Pictures Taken at New York Comic Con )
One of my favorite things to do at any Comic book or Anime Convention or combination of the two like New York Comic con is to photo walk around the show and take cosplayer portraits. These folks are all dressed up and had a place to go. I consider it the performance art of these shows and thing the images should be captured for all to see. Cosplayers put a lot of time and effort into their costumes and accessories. I give them my respect by putting a little thought into how I take their photos. There are large amounts of tips that can be given, but here are the ones I think are the most important.
Three Quick Uses for a Reflector at a Convention Event (Besides Reflecting Light)
“Man, you’re not kidding around.” That’s what Matt, my Lighting Tech, told me when he stepped into the Press Room and looked at all the gear I had laid out on the table—which included a collapsed 32 inch reflector. At this year’s Comic Con, I wanted to get the best photos I possibly could. While that means not only having knowledge of how to pose my subjects, it also meant bringing everything that was needed. After having shot the convention for the past four years, I finally learned from my mistakes enough to also know what gear to bring along. While I didn’t want to lug a reflector around with me, it was totally worth it in the end. Here’s why:
New York City Comic Con 2011 Ends Today; Here Are Some Photos
For the past couple of days, Gevon and I have been at New York City Comic Con 2011 working on content geared towards photographers heading out to conventions. I’ve been testing the new Phottix Wireless TTL Radio Triggers for Canon EOS DSLR cameras. Additionally, I was playing around with the Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX, ExpoImaging Ray Flash, 35mm f1.4 L, and my Beauty Dish hack.
For the record: we’ve got a hands on review and a full review of the Phottix triggers in the works. Plus, we’re going to be comparing the Sigma 85mm f1.4 against the Canon 85mm f1.2 in a portrait test. Additionally, we’re going to compare the Orbis against the Ray Flash for Convention center use. Besides all this, we’ve got loads of reviews in the works and my list of articles that I need to write is enormous.
Either way, more content will be coming and I think you’re all going to love it. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite photos that I shot at NYCC 2011.
How the Fuji X100 Retaught Me Street Photography
Part of my methods of testing cameras here at The Phoblographer is by using them for street photography. While I agree with Eric Kim that it’s the photographer that creates the images, I believe that the camera is the tool that we use to do it. With that said, you wouldn’t use a wrench when you need a screwdriver. Upon using the Fuji X100, I believe that the camera retaught me how to do street photography.
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Advanced Event Shooting Tips: Nailing The Shot Efficiently
You’ve got your DSLR, a fast lens, and maybe a flash or two. You’ve shot an event or two, but you want to shoot better photos. Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind to ensure that your client and the guests will be wowed.
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A Little Dose Of Photography Humor
Previously, we’ve featured some photography ads that were quite racy. Now, we all know that photographers love to laugh, so inspired by Petapixel’s recent posting, we’ve come up with a full compilation of the funnies that we found around the web in Asian forums for your weekend enjoyment.
