The year of 2018 was very busy and eventful year for me. This was the first full year I spent in Dayton, Ohio after moving up from Virginia. You would think that just moving to a new area would have me slow down, but it was very busy as I tried to incorporate myself into the photography and cosplay communities in the area. I went to three conventions this year, one group shoot, did seven individual shoots, got published, went on vacation, and started a cosplay and photographer meet-up group. So, let’s talk about some of these events. Cosplay and Conventions I went to three conventions this year, two in Ohio (Ohayocon and Matsuricon) and one in DC area (Katsucon). I will say I was not impressed by two of the three major conventions in Ohio. Ohayocon was nice, but I didn’t feel like there were a ton of cosplayers or a central location for cosplayers to just show off their cosplay. As for Matsuricon , while I had several paid shoots during that convent...
Photography and Travel