In our search for Cosplay and Convention greatness we came across one of the best in the world.
Ive been a gamer geek ever since I was a kid.
Den of Geek: First of all, how old were you when you first became interested in photography?
Hexlord: I got interested in photography when I was in my mid-20s.
It was a very interesting period of time for me.
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How did that passion become geared towards cosplay photography?
Did you always love cosplay?
Did it come from a love of something else, such as movies, anime, or videogames?
Before my involvement with cosplay, I had been very active with my gaming.
There was also a time factor.
We were lucky to shoot at a day where the weather was ideal and trouble-free.
(The Prize-Winning Shot)
It was amazing.
To me, it looked perfect.
I tend to do a bit of both.
Most of my shoots were planned early on, with discussions together with the cosplayers involved.
Do you have any photo shoots that come to mind as being one of your favourites to do?
What made that shoot so special to you?
I love the series, especially the way the characters were designed, and I love the outfits too!
What about Characters themselves?
Do you have any favorite characters to venture to capture?
How much time does a typical shoot take to set up?
How long do your shoots usually take?
A shoot typically take less than half an hour to get ready.
However that doesnt include the time involved in transporting the cosplayers to the location.
What kind of camera and equipment do you usually use?
I usually use equipment that is standard among the cosplay photographers you see nowadays.
So to answer this question… maybe a few times a year.
I know you love photography so I know you probably wish you could do it more often, though.
How long have you been doing cosplay Photography specifically?
Since 2004, so that would mean around 8-9 years so far.
I need to keep on improving myself, and to learn from my past mistakes too!
Nobody starts off perfect or well-versed in their chosen craft.
As long as you learn from your mistakes, you are already making good progress in your chosen craft.
Your winning shot was beautiful, probably part of a full shoot.
What made that specific picture special to you that made you choose it to submit?
What is the most exhilarating part of your shoots to you, the capturing of the moment?
Something else in between?
How often do you go to Cons and what is your favourite part of the experience if/when you do?
I frequently attend the local/overseas cons when I have the chance to do so.
My favourite part of the experience is meeting up with old friends, and making new ones!
What defines cosplay to you?
I am sure cosplay has different meaning to different people.
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