Once Upon A Con 2025 Wrap Up
ISO 100, Aperture F9, Shutter 1/250s, Focal Length 29mm This was the first year I attended Once Upon a Con, a fantasy book convention previously held in Pennsylvania. I had heard good things about the convention and was looking forward to attending it, especially since it had been relocated to the Gaylord in National Harbor, Maryland. I also liked that, based on their outward-facing websites, you could register to be an approved photographer for the event and receive a special badge. This is different from a media badge. So, I was looking forward to attending and photographing lots of fantasy characters (elves, fairies, pretty princesses, etc.) and lots of ball gowns, which really is my sweet spot. I was also looking forward to some of the panels they were hosting, as well as their vendor area, which was 90 percent authors. Overall, I thought this convention was going to be a pleasant diversion from the standard anime/comic conventions I h...
