My entire Convention Photography book on this site!

I decided to put another one of my books on this website. I wrote this back in 2010 – 2011. I’ve evolved as a (convention/cosplay) photographer a lot since then, but it is still worth a read.

Check it out on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/4g0A7eC

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I took this photo at Otakon.

Description:
Learn all about the exciting subculture that is convention photography! Straight from the experiences of a long time convention attendee, He has spent years improving his skills in all aspects of photography and how that relates to the convention scene. From tips and techniques to the best practices of cosplay photography, everything is here for your reading pleasure!

Whether you are interested in conventions in general or want to get into either cosplay or photography, this book is a great fit to help you further your goals or just expand your knowledge on the subject.

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