Cosplay Mania (CosMania) 2023, one of the biggest events in Manila, Philippines, is filled with creativity from attendees in cosplay costumes. They are the most energetic group out of everyone at an anime convention, especially with their dedicated passion for sporting meticulously crafted costumes and their favorite characters.
That said, wherever there are cosplayers, there are also enthusiastic people and photographers who are passionate about expressing their creativity. Because who else can help bring costumes and anime to life, if not talented and skillful cosplay photographers?
While we mainly looked at indoor cosplay scenes in the last post of our favorite cosplay scenes at Cosplay Mania (CosMania) 2023, I also got a chance to chat with local cosplay photographers Moodz Amil and Jerome Paras from Cinestill StudiosEnder Cruz in PitikulotchiEfraim Delacruz in Eprim Digital and Rubz in RBZ Visualswho were kind enough to share a few of their Cosplay Mania photos with me, each with its own unique style that highlights the artistry of cosplay.
And so, without further ado, let’s check out these amazing photos from the talented CosMania 2023 photographers stationed outside.
Cinestill Studios
“As we delved deeper into Cosplay Photography, we discovered a whole new world of creativity and imagination. The intricate costumes and makeup, combined with the cosplayers’ passion and dedication, create stunning and unique portraits. We learned to work with different lighting settings and angles to capture the essence of each character and bring their stories to life through our photos.”
Cinestill Studios
Rebyczko
Pitikulotchi
“Each conference offers a different learning experience. For me, the actual photo shoot was the hardest part [trong toàn bộ quá trình sáng tạo], but I still enjoyed it. I get to learn new things and interact with many different cosplayers!”
Pitikulotchi
Eprim Digital
“I became a photographer because I like to look at my surroundings. It is constantly changing; If I take a photo of something or someone, that moment is frozen in time. It made me realize “hey, this is interesting”. The fun thing is that each cosplay shoot is a creative adventure in itself.”
Eprim Digital
Cosplay by Rissa Rossa
RBZ image
And that’s all! We hope you enjoy this CosMania 2023 gallery, which specifically highlights the artistry behind cosplay photography. You can also read more in-depth about their creative process. If you like their photos, visit their social media or check them out at your next cosplay convention. Cosplay.ph’s next event is the year-end event, Cosplay Matsuri, which will run from December 28 to 30, 2023. See you there!
Cover image: Cinestill Studios featuring Pen Senpai
Special thanks and photo credits: Cinestill Studios, Pitikulotchi, Eprim Digital and RBZ Images
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