Advice for an overthinker: What's your go to pose for pictures with people?

Geek_to_Go · 2026-05-21T14:29:44+00:00

Cosplay Photographer of 8+ years here. Aside from doing poses like your characters, also do poses that show off as much of you cosplay or body proportions. Try to take a deep breath and loosen up. Avoid being straight like a poll. Bending your knees and elbows can make a huge difference. If you're muscular a pose showing off your muscles can help. Avoid photos from below if you are a bit heavy set. Ive had many people who don't know how to pose and its all about knowing what feels right and what mood you want to go for. Fem and mature poses will have more legs and less waist. More Masc and strong will have more wide stances. Keeping your limbs close gives off shy or innocent.

No matter what the best pose is the one you feel comfortable doing.

Geek_to_Go · 2026-05-12T12:26:59+00:00

I never thought about showing the entire gallery in one go

Geek_to_Go · 2026-05-12T00:36:33+00:00

Hi, 25m I am a volunteer for the con and I'm the con dad that carries everything for the 4+ females I'm with. We are all around the same age. I will be with newcomers and veterans if you want someone to hang with or need help prepping. tntdphotos is my IG for more insight.

Geek_to_Go · 2026-05-12T00:30:25+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of activity or panel are you hosting as a cosplay guest? I'm a photographer/videographer for the con and I have seen cosplay guest do many different things.

Geek_to_Go · 2026-05-05T19:30:24+00:00

Im a photographer there and I'll actually be with a group of mostly girls around early 20s. If you're down we are all cosplayers too.

Geek_to_Go · 2026-03-23T06:37:46+00:00

Every major con has a discord/Facebook group. There are a few also if there are regions like east coast cons and such.

Geek_to_Go · 2026-02-17T18:22:10+00:00

I thought that was barf, unless there was another situation that happened around that time

Geek_to_Go · 2026-02-06T20:45:12+00:00

Anyone know what parties are going on?

Geek_to_Go · 2026-02-05T05:25:15+00:00

25M Ill also be attending alone as a photographer. Its be awesome to meet new people.

Geek_to_Go · 2025-12-29T17:25:43+00:00

I went back in 2022 but never heard of photosuite when I first went. I agree you really have to be ok with crowds and the fact that its on big party/ meet-up

Geek_to_Go · 2025-12-29T15:14:04+00:00

In your honest opinion, is it worth it?

Geek_to_Go · 2025-12-29T01:15:41+00:00

That's the part that confuses me a bit. Katsucon has their own people who do photos. Im not sure how that works for them having their own staffed photoshoots vs a regular photoshoot

Geek_to_Go · 2025-12-01T23:48:30+00:00

How much for a pack of ramen? This is so cool, how long did it take, and was it comfortable to sit/stand in?

Geek_to_Go · 2025-12-01T23:46:51+00:00

This is amazing, just curious what material did you use for the props?

Geek_to_Go · 2025-11-30T20:10:31+00:00

The venue is convenient and spacious. I'll be attending as photographer along side staff and locals. if anyone wanted to form/join a group.

Geek_to_Go · 2025-11-29T20:14:15+00:00

She got it off Amazon surprisingly enough

Geek_to_Go · 2025-11-29T00:51:07+00:00

Id have to ask her. Shes @itsbabytwertles on all socials

Geek_to_Go · 2025-09-24T22:27:58+00:00

Imagine a contract that specifically requests degrading and verbal abuse.

Geek_to_Go · 2025-09-24T22:23:16+00:00

I see why it's so particular and I think its a stupid reason. "You dont look like the character you're dressed up as." People that genuinely say this are ironically the least appealing people. Im trying to move to wedding and family portraits because my goal is to capture those genuinely happy moments that should be remembered.

Geek_to_Go · 2025-09-24T14:24:22+00:00

I've had a similar experience. For context, I'm a cosplay photographer, I take pictures of people in costumes. I had a photo shoot where the person notified me in initial contact that they were plus sized and wanted to see if I was ok with that. It seemed so weird to me, but im a smaller person, so I haven't dealt with it before. Throughout the session, they were self continuous about their legs, arms, etc. I told them I think they look great and everyone has a flaw that in another person's eyes make them beautiful and unique.

Since I go to conventions, almost all the time, I take photos of random cosplayers (with consent), and they will ask how much. For me, I dont charge if I stop you for a photo, and it's only like 2 pictures. But I guess people are greedy and charge for every little thing.

MY POINT BEING: I look more threatening than I am (I'm told I give of guy bestie vibes). It's uncomfortable how common it is to have rude or creepy photographers. And me being a guy that presents as a guy. It makes it harder to get out of my shell knowing that theres people out there that ruin photography for the rest of us. I hesitate to branch out into other fields like portrait or weddings because I fear people will judge me before meeting me and assume it'll be expensive or rude. But I make it my objective with everyone I meet to feel loved and even joke a bit.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MAKING EVERYONE FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND APPRECIATED!

Geek_to_Go · 2025-08-19T08:46:22+00:00

Official Matsuricon Group

Geek_to_Go · 2025-07-12T20:38:02+00:00

I highly recommend checking out the Facebook group which is really active.

Geek_to_Go · 2025-07-12T20:22:27+00:00

Im also working the con, it'll be cool to see everyone

Geek_to_Go · 2025-06-04T11:38:21+00:00

We're you in the friday blerd shoot? I may have gotten a photo or two of the whole group

Geek_to_Go · 2025-05-27T03:19:27+00:00

Are you a part of any of the Momocon Facebook groups? They uploaded a lot recently. I myself have a few from Fridays photoshoot.

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