Cosplay Photography at Home

Are you a cosplayer interested in how you can take high-quality cosplay photos at home? Join JayPhoenixCos and Tiramusoo as they teach you the basics of cosplay photography and explore the vast possibilities of what you can achieve on your own! You will learn everything you need to get started, including equipment basics, understanding DSLRs, shooting independently, composition, lighting, finding inspiration to take your own unique photos, and so much more!

Cosplay Posing Workshop

In this panel Swallowtail Photo Studio will discuss cosplay and how to pose for photos. We will begin with a lecture on posing theory and how to work with lighting and the camera. Next, we will have live demonstrations on how to incorporate theory, take audience suggestions, and conclude with a Q&A session.

Mapping Out Your Campaign

Your tabletop role-playing game campaign needs a map that combines environment, lore, and your brilliant world-building ideas. Wave, a seasoned fantasy map maker, invites you to create a map with him and learn the steps to build a rock-solid world. Imagine making a map with such consistent world-building that it'll withstand whatever your players throw at it! Join Wave, and you will gain new tools to make all your TTRPG adventures unforgettable.

Pro Cosplay Photography

In this panel Swallowtail Photo Studio will discuss their experiences as a cosplay photographer. We will discuss what it is like as a professional photographer, traveling to conventions, and working with cosplayers and convention staff. We will conclude the panel with a discussion of AI, the future of the industry, and a Q&A session.

See Your Favorite Idols Live!

Underground idols are an amazing institution in Japan, and they offer idol fans the opportunity to get up close to some of the best hidden talents the scene has to offer. Join A-to-J Connections as we examine the ins and outs of the underground (or "chika") idol scene, and give a mini tutorial on how to go about attending their live shows on your next trip to Japan. We will also discuss the greater chika/underground idol community, along with all of the standard practices and rules you should follow.