

Awards and Cosplay
With cosplay contests come awards, sometimes really big and expensive awards. And awards can create some sticky situations. Everyone...


Touko Cosplay Tutorial Masterpost
(Photo by Webyugioh) Pokemon trainer cosplays are great for beginners because they are relatively simple and they tend to be very...


Cosplay Competition Divisions
So you’ve decided what contest you want to enter. Great! Now it’s time to sign up according to your division. At the time of writing this...


Super Sonico Cosplay Tutorial Masterpost
Super Sonico is one of my favorite cosplays of 2015. Not only is the outfit cute, it is also super comfortable! I recorded the entire...


Cosplayer Etiquette During Photoshoots
Now it’s time for the photoshoot! Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your photoshoot experience. Be prepared. The more...


What Cosplay Contest is Right for You?
Want to enter a cosplay contest but are unsure about what to enter? Here I’ll walk you through the three most common types of cosplay...

How to Prepare for a Cosplay Photoshoot
Now that you’ve found a photographer and set up your photoshoot, it’s time to get ready. This is assuming that your costume is done and...

How to be Interviewed as a Cosplayer
I already wrote an article on “How to Interview a Cosplayer,” now we’re going to turn the tables and talk about interviews from a...


What Makes A Competition Costume?
I’ve mentioned in a couple videos that a costume I’m working on is either a competition or not a competition costume. But what does that...

How to Interview a Cosplayer
As cosplay becomes more mainstream the desire to feature cosplayers on media outlets increases. One of the more popular ways to do this...