This February I took my sister to her very first comic con! We had a great day at Missouri Comic Con 2024, which is in its second year, but its first time at the Springfield Expo Center. There was a bit of disorganization leading up the to the event, but I thought the actual con went very smoothly from wristband pick-up to getting autographs.
Comic Con season is in full swing, and with it comes cosplay and opportunities for cosplay photography. Our Guest Geek post this week is by @albutler01, who is a fan of both cosplay and photography. He credits cons with allowing him to indulge in both, and he’s going to share his top 10 tips for taking photos of cosplayers at comic cons. 10 Tips for Taking Photos at Comic Cons Photography and cosplay go hand in hand at conventions. Cosplayers want photos of their outfits, and photographers want good photos. Comic Cons are a good place for photographers to work…
Ready to try a comic con and wondering what to expect at WasabiCon right here in Jacksonville, FL? Here’s a quick overview, from someone who’s been going to this convention since it started in 2012! I originally wrote this post in 2019 but have updated it with the most recent info. WasabiCon is now the longest running pop culture convention in Jacksonville, FL. It’s grown from a two-day event at a hotel, to a currently 3-day event held at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in downtown Jax. It’s usually held mid-October. The name may lead you to believe…