How to Take Professional Looking Cosplay Photos
Decide whether to use a camera or a phone., Get a tripod., Find a good location., Make a list., Prepare your cosplay., Go to your location and set up your tripod. , Get everything together., Set the timer and get into position., Check the photo...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide whether to use a camera or a phone.
It doesn't really matter what you use, just make sure that the photos are clear and high-quality.
You don't need a fancy-dancy $2,000 camera! -
Step 2: Get a tripod.
If you don't have a friend who is willing to be your photographer, then you will definitely need a tripod.
Get one that can rotate in different directions.
You can find tripods cheaply online, and there are even tripods for phones. (Make sure that your phone camera has a timer.
Apps are available for this.) , If taking indoor pictures, go to an area with good lighting.
If taking an outdoor picture, go to a place where your picture-taking won't be disturbed; this might be your backyard or a balcony.
If taking photos in a forest or park, make sure that no one is there. (Also, try to prevent your costume from getting muddy or dirty.) , Decide how many pictures to take in each location, what poses you'll do in each picture, what props you might need, and other important information for each picture.
Having a really specific list will help. , Put on your costume, style your wig, and do all your make-up.
Be picture-ready! ,, Fix yourself up one last time and gather your props.
If taking a picture with another person, make sure that they do the same.
Take along a hand-held mirror to check your appearance.
This is especially important if it is breezy. , Set the timer for as long as you need.
Then get into the pose. , After the photo is taken, check it.
If something is wrong, fix it and take the picture again.
It's a good idea to take several pictures anyway, so that you can choose from the best of the lot. , After all the pictures are taken, upload them into a computer and sort through them.
Enhance your photos with Photoshop or other photo-editing software.
This is optional but can allow you to brighten photos, cut out unnecessary elements, etc. , Send your pictures to a modeling company, or post them on your social media page.
Do whatever you want with your awesome photos! -
Step 3: Find a good location.
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Step 4: Make a list.
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Step 5: Prepare your cosplay.
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Step 6: Go to your location and set up your tripod.
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Step 7: Get everything together.
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Step 8: Set the timer and get into position.
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Step 9: Check the photo.
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Step 10: Upload the photos into a computer.
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Step 11: Share the photos.
Detailed Guide
It doesn't really matter what you use, just make sure that the photos are clear and high-quality.
You don't need a fancy-dancy $2,000 camera!
If you don't have a friend who is willing to be your photographer, then you will definitely need a tripod.
Get one that can rotate in different directions.
You can find tripods cheaply online, and there are even tripods for phones. (Make sure that your phone camera has a timer.
Apps are available for this.) , If taking indoor pictures, go to an area with good lighting.
If taking an outdoor picture, go to a place where your picture-taking won't be disturbed; this might be your backyard or a balcony.
If taking photos in a forest or park, make sure that no one is there. (Also, try to prevent your costume from getting muddy or dirty.) , Decide how many pictures to take in each location, what poses you'll do in each picture, what props you might need, and other important information for each picture.
Having a really specific list will help. , Put on your costume, style your wig, and do all your make-up.
Be picture-ready! ,, Fix yourself up one last time and gather your props.
If taking a picture with another person, make sure that they do the same.
Take along a hand-held mirror to check your appearance.
This is especially important if it is breezy. , Set the timer for as long as you need.
Then get into the pose. , After the photo is taken, check it.
If something is wrong, fix it and take the picture again.
It's a good idea to take several pictures anyway, so that you can choose from the best of the lot. , After all the pictures are taken, upload them into a computer and sort through them.
Enhance your photos with Photoshop or other photo-editing software.
This is optional but can allow you to brighten photos, cut out unnecessary elements, etc. , Send your pictures to a modeling company, or post them on your social media page.
Do whatever you want with your awesome photos!
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