One of most popular categories on nenuno, has to be Photography where we are building numerous showcases following different styles from bokeh to autumn inspired photography.
Today’s showcase focuses on cosplay photography which is extremely popular in Asia, specificity in Japan as they mimic their favourite idol from a TV Series, animation and films.
What is Cosplay Photography?
Cosplay (コスプレ kosupure), short for “costume play”, is a type of performance art in which participants don costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea. Characters are often drawn from popular fiction in Japan, but recent trends have included American cartoons and Sci-Fi as well as other pop-culture. – Source
Please enjoy this inspiring collection of cosplay photography, let us know which one is your favourite in the comments below:
If you are looking for cosplay costumes ideas right now, just check miccostumes.com out and you will find many different styles of cosplay costumes like Naruto, Bleach etc.
Please note that clicking on the photo preview below will take you to the full sized version and will also give you the opportunity to visit the photographers full portfolio.
Bayonetta cosplay by yuegene
Meltdown – 01 by shiroang
Alichino – Myobi by adelhaid
Kagamine Len – Oni no Youna by kirawinter
Mirrors Edge: The Messenger by Akusesu
Comic Fiesta 2010 – 02 by shiroang
Luka – White dress Version by Violet-112
K.Len – iriamakaH by farizasuka
Vocaloid – Gakupo Setsugetsuka by vaxzone
Gantz : Locked and Loaded by smokeswirls
Kuroshitsuji: Clown and Tamer by sunandpuppet
Laura Kinney, X-23 by jaytablante
The Baroness by orangeish
Neko by blackmage9
Morrigan by VampBeauty
Evangelion – Asuka -2- by beethy
.:Lights go on again:. by ~Champagne-meat
Nami I by B-eckiee
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Great series, I particularly like the feel of Oni no Youna by kirawinter. I shot a series of cosplayers in Taipei, check out my post here: http://brentfranke.com/2010/12/24/cosplay/
You got some excellent shots there Brent!
Thanks Daniel, the cosplayers were out in full force so there were many great opportunities that day.