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Cosplay and Commerce: How Joanna Lynn Turned Her Passion Into A Successful Business
For the past six months I've been on a journey to learn photography that was all started by going to cons. This week, I jumped into the deep end by shooting with someone different every day and I got the opportunity to shoot with someone pretty cool. It was a little nerve wracking but that's how I always am when shooting with someone new. The good news is that I made it out alive. The cosplayer I got to shoot with was Joanna Lynn and she's known for her spot on princess cosplays. On this day, however, I decided on something a little different. Something that didn't involve cosplay (which is a stretch for me, I know). Thankfully she was patient with my experiment and was a joy to work with. She knew how to pose with very little direction which was a godsend for a beginner like me.
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Geeks
6 Easy Steps If You Want to Be a Hero in the Arrowverse (P.S. None of Them Are Easy)
The Arrowverse has grown exponentially since its inception in 2012. What began as a show about a billionaire who returns home and dresses up as Robin Hood to save his city has now grown into a full-fledged TV universe. Arrow started it all, showcasing Oliver Queen's crusade against those who had failed his city. Season 2 then introduced a CSI by the name of Barry Allen to the mix. After a two-episode stint ended with Barry being struck by lightning the night a particle accelerator exploded, the Arrowverse had its first growth spurt. The Flash was born, and with it came endless possibilities.
By Alex Hodgson7 years ago in Geeks
Fan-casting Ant-man
Rumors abound for Ant-man casting, specifically Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Paul Rudd. While I believe JGL could act the role of Pym, I don't see him fitting physically. I also envision someone a little older (though, who knows what Marvel's plans are). Rudd might be able to pull it off too, but I don't know if I could take him seriously as Pym.
By Zane Sanders7 years ago in Geeks
How Going to A Con Alone To Take Photos Started My Cosplay Photography Adventure
When I was in college, I used to go to cons pretty often. It was mostly an excuse to walk around in a Yukata and utilize its utterly amazing sleeve pockets. Eventually, though, my attendance started to taper off. I graduated and so did my crew, which meant we were off doing our own thing; A few moved out of state, some moved just far enough that regularly hanging out wasn't possible. Either way, we grew up and grew out of that kind of thing. At least that's what I told myself when I finally stopped going. A part of me never stopped liking cons, though. I always loved watching the cosplay music videos and other great content that came from them.
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Geeks
Which Robin Will Appear in the DCEU’s “The Batman” and Nightwing’s Solo Movie?
After years of pining and hoping and waiting, and two failed attempts by director Joel Schumacher at portraying his Batman’s #Robin, and one barely decent, half-assed attempt by #ChristopherNolan at coming up with an unnecessarily fake copy-Robin, we’re FINALLY getting a live-action film about the much-celebrated former Flying Grayson himself—not his arrogant, dreadfully snarky, or bad fanfiction version, but Richard “the acrobat” Grayson himself—courtesy of Warner Bros. and confirmed director Chris McKay (who is known for his fantastic work directing “Lego Batman”). This #DCEU iteration of #DickGrayson will come packaged as Batman’s equal rather than his sidekick, as his most beloved, post-Robin, #Blüdhaven-prowling, alter-ego #Nightwing.
By Dylan Balde7 years ago in Geeks
What Kind Of Licensed Disney Games Could We See Now That Infinity Is Officially Over?
Even though many developers have moved on to new studios and new projects after Disney Infinity was officially cancelled on May 10th this year, it doesn't negate the fact that Walt Disney has been in the business of video games for nearly 30 years and are constantly looking toward their future and all potential games. The cancellation of Disney Infinity was, needless to say, a shock to fans of Disney Interactive and their multiple projects. As the publishing and development branch of the beloved House of Mouse Disney Interactive had designed Disney Infinity to be a truly unique sandbox style game that allowed players to become nearly every Disney character imaginable from: Lightning McQueen to Mr. Incredible, Captain Jack Sparrow to Captain America, Stitch to Anakin Skywalker and oh so many more. Disney Infinity looked to carry the model of toys-to-life to heart, and in less than six months the game had three million starter packs sold. It looked destined for magnificent things, but then all future plans were cancelled.
By Matthew Bailey7 years ago in Gamers