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Give the Photographer Some- An interview with Cosplay Photographer @blackcaptnkirk

1. How long have you been shooting and editing?

2 years, give or take. I asked a buddy to edit a photo of me and a friend in cosplay, and he did such a great job it inspired me to try making my own. 

Cosplayer: @hellspawned_cosplay

2. Did you always have “the eye” for photography?

Yes. I always loved taking pictures, then in high school, I took a class In photography and won an award for my pictures at the school’s annual art show. In college, I went on to study graphic design and photography but didn’t really do anything with it until a couple of years ago. A few months before my daughter was born I had all this nervous energy. I focused it into going to whatever remaining cons I could before the due date, and editing cosplay photos I took on my phone. All my work is done on my phone. 

@caviar_bleu

3. What’s your favorite animes at the moment?

Berserk, One Punch Man, and Castlevania.
@kellicosplay

4. What’s your favorite con you’ve shot at and why?

My favorite con to shoot at is BlerdCon. The sense of community, amazing and creative cosplays and mind-blowing content make this make favorite con. I’ve gone to it every year since it started.

5. Any personal cosplayers you love shooting?

Yes, but too many to name!

@skate_morales

6. Have you cosplayed before? If so who were you? If you haven’t then who would you be?

My favorite cosplays to do are Two-Face and Spider-Man Noir. I haven’t cosplayed in a long time because I’ve focused more on being behind the camera than in front, but I plan to do it again.
@iamkimeddington

7. What’s your favorite DC film, and your favorite Marvel film?

Batman (1989) and Black Panther. I saw Batman when I was 7 and after probably 100+ viewings I never get tired of it. And no matter how many Batman movies come out, or how good they’ll be, this one will always be #1 for me.

Black Panther is just perfection. I can’t express how important it was for me to see that level of black representation in a critically acclaimed blockbuster. I believe it will go down in history as one of the most influential comic book movies ever. Sequels and spin-offs now, please!

8. Any practices to make yourself better?

I’m always trying to improve by collaborating with new cosplayers, photographers, and artists. Almost every day I devote at least a little time to working on photography projects.
The best practice for me is studying the work of those who have much more experience and resources than I do. I can then force myself to think of new ways to make the most of what recourses I have.
I hope to one day be able to afford a computer and software needed to elevate my work beyond what I’m doing on my phone. Until then I’ll keep trying to squeeze what I can from the limited photography apps I currently have access to on my iPhone.
@blackcaptnkirk himself

9. Since you go by the name blackcaptnkirk, we assume you love Star Trek over Star Wars? 🤣

I love both but Trek is life. I even have a huge Klingon symbol tattooed on my back. I love the classics but I’m super hyped on the new Treks. Not the JJ Abrams movies, but the new CBS All Access shows. If they were on a more popular streaming service way more pore people would be watching them. I can’t wait for the next season of Discovery and Picard!!
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