Cosplay

Panels Offered

Cospositivity – Cosplay positivity, or “cospositivity,” is a movement of cosplayers who have decided to fight back against the myth that only perfect physical representations and recreations of characters are welcome in the cosplay world. In this open discussion, we’ll talk about the body positivity movement, the many facets of bullying in the community and the issues surrounding this behavior. Most of all, we’ll talk about how we all can make both cosplay and fandom better for every fan –  because cosplay is for everyone.


Cosplay 101 – Is this your first time at a con and you’re wondering what this strange thing called cosplay is all about? Or have you seen cosplay for a while but aren’t sure how to get started? In this panel, we will discuss the history of cosplay, where to start, tips and tricks for completing your cosplay, and how to survive a convention in it. Plus a few dos and don’ts from an experienced cosplayer’s perspective. There will also be a Q&A segment to make sure all of your burning cosplay questions are answered!


Cosplay for Competition – Learn tips and tricks for creating competitive costumes, what judges might be looking for, and how to create the best possible skits. This is an open discussion with a seasoned cosplay competition judge, who is here to address any questions or concerns you may have, to make your next competition entry the best it can be!


Cosplay Do’s and Don’ts – Join Ginger Oh Snap in a discussion that will include classic pitfalls and how to avoid them – including what fabrics to use, how to make patterns, basic prop building, posing, genderbending, how to store cosplay safely, how to navigate cons in cosplay, undergarments, and more! There will also be a Q&A segment to make sure all of your burning cosplay questions are answered!


Posing For Cosplay Photography – This panel by Ginger Oh Snap will teach you what to expect at a cosplay photo shoot. Learn about how to properly reach out to photographers, build business relationships with them, and conduct proper model etiquette at your shoot. You will learn the safety dos and don’ts of a photo shoot, how to put your best face forward, numerous action poses that flatter all body types, and how to bring out the confidence within you to totally kill your photo shoot!