We are back at it again with Episode 8, and return once more to our normal format. Once again we are in the privacy of our studio rambling over cosplay and photography, and sharing our antics with all of you lovely people! We are The Cosplay Cast and we thank you for joining us. If it's your first time listening, welcome! Stay tuned for a lively discussion about cosplay, photography, and shenanigans.

This week's topics will cover:1. Commiting To Your Character, Cos vs Play -- What is an acceptable level of commitment to your cosplay, and how far is too far?2. Things A Photographer Should Never Do -- Things to avoid when working with your cosplayers3. It's Amelia's week once more with "Rey of Sunshine" -- Amelia explores cosplay budgeting and finances4. Featuring our Cosplayers and Photographers of the Week

Cosplayer/Photographers of the Week:

1. The Nerd With A Suit (https://www.instagram.com/thenerdwithasuit/)2. Woodsmoke and Words (https://www.instagram.com/woodsmokeandwords/)3. Angela Designs (https://www.instagram.com/angeladesigns/)

People & Stuff Mentioned During This Week's Episode:

1. Arda Wigs (https://www.arda-wigs.com/)2. Wig Is Fashion (https://www.wigisfashion.com/)3. Epic Cosplay Wigs (https://www.epiccosplay.com/) *Lena mistakenly called this "Epic Hero Wigs", apologies.4. Fabric Place Basement (http://www.fabricplacebasement.com/)5. Ali Drew Photography (https://www.instagram.com/alidrew/)

Stuff We Love and Shameless Plugs1. Fritos (https://www.fritolay.com/snacks/product-page/fritos/fritos-original-corn-chips)2. Dating Parody Pictures (Jason's pet project, see it soon at http://www.jaysfineartphotography.com/)3. Picture Frames (https://www.amazon.com/picture-frames/)4. The Adventure Zone (http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone)

Conventions / Events Mentioned in This Week's Episode:1. Escape Velocity (https://escapevelocity.events/)2. All-Star Comic Con (https://www.theallstarcomiccon.com/)3. Blerdcon (https://blerdcon.com/)4. Otakon (https://www.otakon.com/)5. DragonCon (http://www.dragoncon.org/)6. Baltimore Comic Con (http://baltimorecomiccon.com/)7. AnimeUSA (http://animeusa.org/)8. Colossal Con East (http://colossalconeast.com/)9. Star Wars Celebration (http://www.starwarscelebration.com/)

 

Where can you find us on social media?Rey_Dot_Ham IG: www.instagram.com/rey_dot_hamFB: www.facebook.com/ReyDotHam/

Jay's Fine Art Photography IG: www.instagram.com/jaysfineartphotography/FB: www.facebook.com/JaysFineArtPhotography/

Lena Volkova IG: www.instagram.com/lokeliciousFB: www.facebook.com/lokesannaTwitter: @YeCrimsonFuckr