#featuredcosplayer

[fairwindcosplay]

It's #MermaidMonday, but I wanted to talk about something I've noticed coming up in the LI cosplay scene. Recently, I overhead a lot of grumbling about how LI cosplayers are just becoming convention guests "for the fame" and that it's "not about cosplay anymore." I strongly disagree with this notion: as a cosplayer for more than ten years, and an active cosplayer in this area for five years, I've worked very hard to establish connections, make new friends, attend panels and workshops, and go to photoshoots as a model and photographer. I have been honored with invitations to numerous conventions as a guest, judge, and/or panelist, and for me, it's not about the fame. While it's nice to be noticed, I'm not in it for that reason. I love using my skills to educate others and teach them what I've learned. My background in theatre, film, education, and performance puts the emphasis on "play" for me as a cosplayer, personally, and I can channel those skills into performance, posing, interacting in character (especially with kids), and public speaking. I enjoy my work specifically because I can help those who feel unsure of themselves in costume find the confidence to pose like a pro and feel good about their hard work! That's why I love guesting at conventions and hosting these kinds of panels: it's an opportunity to grow for so many people--myself included. I learn so much from the people who attend my panels, and since cosplay is a collaborative hobby, why shouldn't we network? AND...if someone does guest at a convention for the fame or recognition? So what? Maybe they love the limelight, and that's okay, too! Cosplay is different for everyone, and we shouldn't knock something just because it's not the way we might approach it. Keep shining on, cosplayers. You're amazing! Photo: @icftr at @licomicbookexpo Wig: @wigseverlasting #longislandcomicbookexpo #licomicexpo #comicbookexpo #comicbook #longisland #fairwindcosplay #cosplay #cosplayer #cosfame #cosplaycontest #cosplayersofinstagram #featuredcosplayer #cosplaypanel #womenofcosplay #cosplayjudge #cosplaypositivity #thelittlemermaid #thelittlemermaidcosplay #arielcosplay #cosplaycommunity #cosplayworkshop https://www.instagram.com/p/ByijaK-D36d/?igshid=1djptjla2aisr

[jax-bayne]

THANK YOU AGAIN @thecrackedbrain!! Seriously always sooo much fun to get to chat with you about our fave things! ♡♡♡ . #Repost @crackedbraincospod (@get_repost) ・・・ @jax_bayne IS BACK PEOPLE! So happy to record again with her. Listen in as we talk about Twitch, PAX East, and more. #crackedbrain #crackedbrainpodcast #cospod #cosplaypodcast #jaxbayne #podcast #contentcreator #onlineentertainment #twitch #twitchtv #twitchstreamer #paxeast #cosplayer #cosplay #featuredcosplayer #bannersaga #bannersaga3 (at Watchtower Cafe)

[mrdragon9]

Preview photo of a shoot we did with @sunchildcosplay! She will be our next featured cosplayer so stay tuned for our interview and exclusive shoot with her! Photo by @mrdragon9. #cosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplayer #photoshoot #photography #supergirl #bombshell #mesa #arizona #vintage #featuredcosplayer #dccomics #model #d9photography (at Downtown Mesa, Arizona)

[badgercostumeplay]

Cosplayer of the Week (11/25)!

Our Cosplayer of the Week this week Jonathan! 

Jonathan is a Sophomore studying Biochemistry. He started cosplaying his sophomore year of high school when he went to Geekkon. In the past he's cosplayed from Legend of Zelda, Steins;gate, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. For the future, he wants to cosplay as N (Pokemon Black and White), Rohan Kishibe (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure) and Maki (Love Live). His favorite cosplay memory was from Daisho Con this year when he got some hilarious photos at an impromptu meetup there.

Photos by Willis Guo

[punishingcosplay-blog]

! Get ready for King Con Kingston! Mark your calendars!! March 8th, 9th & 10th! Come get a photo taken with me!! Guest appearances by Marvel/DC comic book artists, etc. ALSO, BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE COSPLAY CONTEST! #cosplay #cosplayer #featuredcosplayer #marvel #marvelcosplay #deadpool #deadpoolcosplay #tmnt #tmntcosplay #caseyjones #caseyjonescosplay #punishingcaseyjones #punishingdeadpool #punishingcosplay #角色扮演 #kingcon #kingston #kingstonontario #kingstoncanada #toycon #comiccon #ontario #ontariocanada #canada #canadacosplay #canadiancosplay #canadiancosplayer #guestappearance #marvelartist #dcartist (at Kingston, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIRnFan_16/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=130t3dp21pmf3

[adaria-designs]

🌸WEBSITE RECONSTRUCTION!🌸 I WANT TO FEATURE YOU! If you've had a creation by me and would like to be featured on my website, which will show off all of my amazing clients that I can fit, please contact me via PM or email caitlin.margolien@gmail.com Whether you were my first client five years ago or my most recent, I wanna host you! Images must be high resolution and quality! I don't mind con photos or selfies if they're large format and 300dpi! Website layout needs the best quality possible for viewing on all screens! Information I NEED to have to host your picture(s): Your CosName (if you want! "Client" will be your name otherwise) Your CosPage (if you have one!) Your photographer's name/brand/label Your photographer's website/page/etc Photographer information is a must so I am apply credit where due! Additionally, if someone other than yourself (or me) did your hair, makeup, or a prop please provide their information same as photography! Xoxoxo🦄 #adariadesignscosplaycommissions #adariadesignscostumereplicas #webdesign #website #cosplay #costume #cosplaycommission #costumecommission #commission #commissionsopen #commissionsales #websitereconstruction #photoshoot #photography #photographer #iwanttofeatureyou #featuredcosplayer #feature

[cecilgrimescosplay]

Look at this joker!! Lol . A little play time between photos in our cosplay photo booths.. . Im here with @officialharleysjoker @comic_con_germany in Stuttgart . . #comiccongermany #comiccongermanystuttgart #harleysjoker #cecilgarner #rickgrimescosplay #thewalkingdead #thejokercosplay #twd #cosplay #conlife #cosplayers #featuredcosplayers #livingthedream (at Stuttgart, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzguElHhJw_/?igshid=tdobnpi9rw93

[ellelolliette]

May the Forth be with you! It certainly is with @quinntheinfamousharley who is our featured cosplayer this Friday. She is always working on improveing her Cosplays and is never happy till she reaches perfection. It is really inspiring to follow her!⠀ .~ 🌹🌹🌹~.⠀ #Ellelolliette #TheCrimsonRose #CrimsonRose #EllelollietteFeature #FeatureFriday #FollowFriday #FeaturedCosplayer #Cosplay #Quinntheinfamousharley #Starwars #MayThe4thBeWithYou #MayThe4th #MayTheFourthBeWithYou

[honorlychee-blog]

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Hey guys! Come see me! Floor 3! • • • • #video #dallasfanexpo #dallasfandays #lolitafashion #fashion #comeseeme #cosplayguest #featuredcosplayer #bow #navy #kawaii #princess #pearl #soufflesong #japanesefashion (at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas)

[ohsweetart]

This weeks #SpotlightSunday goes to @narga_lifestream !!! LIKE ARE YOU EVEN KIDDING ME. LOOK AT THIS. THIS IS LEGIT STRAIGHT FROM A MOVIE. I CANT. OMFG 😵😵😵 . . I don't even know what to say, like turn me into an elf right now. I'm ready for Warcraft to become reality. . . . #cosplay #elf #nelf #warcraft #worldofwarcraft #wow #armor #foam #worbla #ax #owl #bow #hunter #feathers #convention #animeexpo #featuredcosplayer #cosplayer

[fairwindcosplay]

@licomicbookexpo yesterday was a hugely successful show, so I wanted to share my thoughts this #MermaidMonday! The turnout was immense, and it was so thrilling to see so many fans across the two buildings! Many thanks to everyone who came by my booth to say hi and swam over to my panels on Mermaiding 101 and Cosplay Groups with @shutupkristen, too: your questions were awesome! @finfunmermaid, thank you for letting me represent you as one of your Mermaid Mania ambassadors at the con: your mermaid tails and flyers were a hit, as always! And my fellow cosplay guests and judges Kristen, @thattomcatt, @sapphirecatgirl, and @xorosemaidenox_cosplay really had our work cut out for us in the cosplay competition: there were so many mermazing costumes! I couldn’t have run my booth without birthday girl @aureliancosplay and my amazing “booth babe” @redfurylove. You two are awesome, and I can’t thank you enough! Finally, thank you so much to the Expo team and especially @rizuki, the cosplay coordinator for the event, for inviting me back to the spring show and for running such a fantastic convention! Wig: @wigseverlasting PC: @jfsheehanphotography #longislandcomicbookexpo #licomicexpo #comicbookexpo #comicbook #longisland #fairwindcosplay #cosplay #cosplayer #mermaidmist #cosplaycontest #cosplayersofinstagram #featuredcosplayer #cosplaypanel #womenofcosplay #cosplayjudge #thefanspov #thelittlemermaid #thelittlemermaidcosplay #arielcosplay #cosplaygroupworkshop #cosplayworkshop #professionalmermaid #mermaidperformer #finfunambassador #livingmymermaidlife (at Long Island Comic Book Expo) https://www.instagram.com/fairwindcosplay/p/BwSVQ5uDtDu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l8mudaqrm86z

[misspmjcosplay-blog]

Pardon the messy hair and pajamas. I just had to share with all of you right away how excited I am to be invited as a #featuredcosplayer for #October #fandays2016 in Irving. This has been a goal I wanted to achieve since day 1 of my new cosplay career and I'm overcome with happiness and feeling extremely #blessed. You get a lot of "nos" in entertainment but if you persevere and keep faith and keep working regardless what anyone says about you... You will succeed. Thank you, #FanDays!!! And thank you to all of my followers! You truly keep me inspired to keep doing my job and work harder. You're respectful, supportive and just simply the best ones a cosplayer could have. ❤️

[demonflames]

Alrighty! Here we go! Another fabulous pic of our wonderful cosplayer this week. I'm not going to pretend to know this series, Gatchaman Crowds, but after looking at pictures of this character I will definitely have to say Cosplay Goals pulled her off quite well. This pic was my favorite of all of the ones Cos had up of this character...which was a tough call because they were all adorable and wonderful pics. Lol #cosplay #n1ghtghost #featuredcosplayer #weeklyfeaturedcosplayer #wfc https://instagram.com/n1ghtghost/ other places to find them: kuleah.tumblr.com and  https://www.facebook.com/cosplaygoals

[fairwindcosplay]

Feeling mermazing this morning at the @licomicbookexpo! Come see me today for my panels and come take a shellfie with me! Wig: @wigseverlasting #longislandcomicbookexpo #licomicexpo #comicbookexpo #comicbook #longisland #fairwindcosplay #cosplay #cosplayer #mermaidmist #cosplaycontest #cosplayersofinstagram #featuredcosplayer #cosplaypanel #womenofcosplay #cosplayjudge #thefanspov #thelittlemermaid #thelittlemermaidcosplay #arielcosplay #cosplaygroupworkshop #cosplayworkshop #professionalmermaid #mermaidperformer #finfunambassador #livingmymermaidlife (at Long Island Comic Book Expo) https://www.instagram.com/fairwindcosplay/p/BwPRjOKDPoA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ado7nmeywq1h

[fairwindcosplay]

It’s tomorrow! I am so excited to have been invited back as a cosplay guest, panelist, and costume contest judge at the @licomicbookexpo on April 14th! I’ll be hosting two panels: one on cosplay groups with @shutupkristen and one on mermaiding! I will also be officially representing @finfunmermaid as their Northeast Ambassador, too! Many thanks to the team and @rizuki for asking me back, and I can’t wait to see you there! I’ll be swimming around as Ariel in her sightseeing gown to be in the mermaid spirit, and I’ll have some mermaid goodies and my Pokemon dioramas for sale at my table, too. “Sea” you there! Photo credit: @otiscaseyphotography #longislandcomicbookexpo #licomicexpo #comicbookexpo #comicbook #longisland #fairwindcosplay #cosplay #cosplayer #mermaidmist #cosplaycontest #cosplayersofinstagram #featuredcosplayer #cosplaypanel #womenofcosplay #cosplayjudge #thefanspov #thelittlemermaid #thelittlemermaidcosplay #arielcosplay #cosplaygroupworkshop #cosplayworkshop #professionalmermaid #mermaidperformer #finfunambassador #livingmymermaidlife (at Long Island Comic Book Expo) https://www.instagram.com/fairwindcosplay/p/BwNLiqbDs7u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1z4yhxx8od3

[fairwindcosplay]

I am so pleased to announce that I’ll be a cosplay guest and judge at the Long Island Retro Gaming EXPO 2018! Come see me, Aurelian Cosplay, Cosplay by Dstrackt, and Rose-Maiden Cosplay and stay tuned for some fun panel announcements coming soon! This year’s expo will be bigger and better than ever, and Aurelian and I will definitely be making coordinating costumes! This will be my fourth time as a featured cosplay guest and contest judge and I’m so excited and honored to represent such a fun convention! Thank you, @geekemagazine and @liretro for the opportunity! Ariel PC: Munchkin Photos Rinoa PC: @thefanspov Sophitia PC: @aureliancosplay #cosplay #fairwindcosplay #cosplayer #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaymodel #liretro #liretrogamingexpo #liretrogamingexpo2018 #longislandretrogamingexpo #cosplayguest #featuredcosplayer #arielcosplay #ariel #thelittlemermaid #finalfantasyviii #rinoaheartilly #rinoacosplay #soulcalibur #soulcaliburcosplay #sophitiaalexandra #sophitiacosplay #videogamecosplay #retrogaming