PLEASE FULLY READ THE FAQ ON THE RIGHT BEFORE REQUESTING A PHOTO-SHOOT

Price: $20 per photo-shoot, plus $5 for each additional person after the first (up to 8 people total)

To request a photo-shoot, simply send an email to

Please include the following information in the request email: (This information will not be released to anyone.)
* The convention or event name
* Your name
* Number of people in your group
* Which time block(s) you want
* Which outfit/series you (or your group) will be cosplaying.
* A cell phone number which you can be reached at during the event

I specifically ask for outfit as a way to get an idea of what I'll be working with prior to the shoot.

PayPal Payments must be made in full within ONE week of sending in a photo-shoot request. After one week of no payment, the block will be re-opened for requests to anyone.

If you are unable to attend the event after requesting a photo-shoot, you must send in notification to be able to receive a refund. Cancellation notices must be received by 11:59PM (EST) three days prior to the start of the event. (example: event starts on Friday, then the notice must be sent by 11:59PM (EST) Tuesday). If no notice is received in this time frame, both the photo-shoot time block as well as payment will become forfeit.

Time slots fill up fast, so send in the requests ASAP!

What should I do to prepare for a photo-shoot?

I highly encourage bringing source material for your cosplay to the shoot itself. This could be in the form of manga, TV screen shots, fan art, etc. This is the best place to start when coming up with ideas for poses. It is also a good idea to practice poses in a mirror, so you can see how they look before you do them in front of the camera.

Will there be an easy way to contact you at the convention or event?

At anytime during the convention or event, I can be reached on my cell phone. This will be the quickest and easiest way to find me. This number is available upon request, and is usually included with all photo-shoot confirmation e-mails.

I have multiple costumes, can I wear them to a single photo-shoot?

For conventions, this simply isn't possible. Because conventions are run on time-blocks, there wouldn't be enough time to change outfits during a single time block. If you want photo-shoots with different outfits, please schedule multiple photo-shoot time blocks.

There are 2 or more people in my group, do we all have to be from the same series?

NOPE! I personally love doing crazy cross-overs. If this is what you want, that would be great!

I have a specific pose I want to do, is this okay to request?

Yes, please go and request poses that you want! Photo-shoots are for you, the cosplayer. You may send me art work and photos of specific before the photo-shoot, or you may print them out and bring them yourself. This makes things much easier on both parties, as we have a clean understanding of what YOU want out of the photo-shoot.

Can I get photos detailing a specific part of my costume?

A major part of "cosplay" is the costume itself. Sometimes there are small details that you would like to show off that most people wouldn't notice. Simply let me know what you want detailed, and it will happen! (example)

Are props and/or weapons acceptable?

I personally love working with props and weapons. If you wish to bring some, this is fine. Please be extra careful with them around others though. You are responsible for your own actions. Also, all props and weapons must adhere to convention guidelines, as well as local/state/federal law.

I'm not sure if I want to do this or not, when is the latest I can sign-up?

As long as there are still time-blocks available, I don't mind signing you up at any time. This includes at the time of the event itself.

There are more then 8 people in our group, is this okay?

For groups larger then 8, special arrangements must be made. For this case, please send me an email. We will have to discuss specific plans to see if this can be accommodated or not.

What exactly is the payment for these photo-shoots for?

The money goes directly into making these photo-shoots possible in the first place. The money helps cover operational costs (such as maintaining the camera equipment, and the Darkain.com and CosplayMeetup.com web sites).

What do I get out of a photo-shoot?

Convention photo-shoots generally last about 45 minutes. Each convention photo-shoot receives its own gallery album within the convention's album on CosplayMeetup.com. Originals of photos may be made available at request after their gallery goes live on the web site.

Do you offer photo prints?

For the time being, the prints service will not be offered. This may come back in the future.

I have a questions not answered here

Please send any questions you may have to . I will try to respond ASAP (usually within 12 hours). If the question pertains to a specific convention or event, please mention which one it is in the email details.