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I haven't been to a cosplay yet. But I've seen them on youtube. Why I'm I asking the wrong questions?
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Cosplayers don't go out in fields and role-play like it's some SCA meeting or something. They go to conventions - comicons, steampunk cons, sci fi cons, etc., to display their creations.
What's presented here is a character shot, posed and produced by a professional photographer or talented amatuer. It's meant to showcase the artistry of the cosplayer's skill, and their success at creating a character. It's not LARPing. |
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For this particular cosplay, I've chosen to do the latter. I decided to merge two different characters from different fandoms, namely Merida from the Disney movie "Brave" and Katniss Everdeen from the "Hunger Games" series. Since both Merida and Katniss are archers, I thought it would be fun to try to create a look that pays homage to them both. For example, my hair is red like Merida's, but styled in the braid Katniss wore in the movie. The dress was a mass-produced item that I heavily altered and is blue like Katniss's Reaping dress, but medieval in style, like Merida might wear. The ruana I am wearing I designed as a sort of compromise between Merida's cloak and Katniss's hunting cowl and is fastened with a Mockingjay pin. The arrows were also handmade by me, along with the belt. The bow was purchased online, although I finished it myself and added the leather grip. Like neverending mentioned, some cosplayers pay professional photographers to take pictures of them in their costumes. Since I'm on a budget, my Dad took this picture of me in our local park. Anyway, I'm glad I could introduce you to the world of cosplay in all its geeky glory. I'm currently working on a femme Loki cosplay, so I'll try to post some pics when it's finished.
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Your dad did a great job on the photograph, and your costume is cool!
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Thanks, Lee! And hey, it seems as though we have the first same name.
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I also love the Brave/Hunger Games mashup concept; really unique! The costume is great! |
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Thanks, ChronoGrl! I'm so glad you like it.
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"It only hurts when I'm LARPing"
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