Some characters have iconic poses, such as Superman's power pose with the hands on hips, or JoJo's Bizzare Adventure.

Find pictures of you character you like, save them to your phone to show me on the day or send me them through Instagram chat, we can use that as inspiration during the shoot. You can also save photos of other characters if you like their pose, or that particular angle.

I can give guidance on posing , so practicing beforehand isn't required, However, if you do practice, it will improve the shots and give us more time to take other photos.

Add a reminder to your calendar or alarm, and give yourself at least 20 minutes to get to the location.

This is super useful for meeting people.

It is similar to Google Maps but every 3m x 3m location has a unique name made of 3 words.

With What 3 Words, the coordinates still work offline even when the map isn't loading. You can also save locations in advance.

Often at events, the mobile 4g/5g signal is overwhelmed, meaning Google Maps and messaging apps stop working.

It's just a bunch of photos, try not to get too stressed or take it too seriously!

I've taken more than 100,000 photos at cosplay events, plenty of Cosplayers get nervous and it's totally normal, you are not alone!

Arrive with plenty of time.

There may be a queue, particularly during the afternoon.

Speak your mind, especially if you don't like something.

Whilst I do try my best to read minds (i.e. body language), I don't have superpowers.

Please tell me

• - If you're uncomfortable, in pain, unable to hold a pose or wish to stop for any reason whatsoever
• - If you're conscious about certain body parts, tell me if the photos need to be reshot
• - If you want certain body parts or features to look bigger, smaller or hidden
• - If you want to look more masculine or feminine in your posing
• - If you think my posing suggestions are incorrect
• - If you like a specific photo I took and want more like that

Remove or hide bags, lanyards and items from the pockets such as your phone, it will help improve the photo.

Message me after the shoot with the following information

• - Approximate shooting time
• - Your cosplay character's name, and the show/game/source title
• - Anyone else's social tags

I message everyone shortly after the shoot and provide a URL to where the photos will be available. If you don't receive the URL, please DM me on Instagram @hovermediacosplay or send an email on my contact page.

If you visit the URL, you can pre-register and get an email the moment the photos go live.

My target release date is usually 4-5 weeks after the event. 

If you need the photos earlier for a legitimate reason (such as marketing new material on release date), send me an Instagram DM or email to discuss further.

You are welcome to use photos on your own devices and social media accounts.

They cannot be used for the following,

• - As part of a paid marketing or advertising campaign
• - By any person not present in the photos
• - By any commercial 3rd party*
  • - * Tagging 3rd parties in your social posts is ok. 3rd parties reposting your social posts without modification is also ok.
  • - 3rd parties require explicit permission from the photographer to use the images for their own content. If you spot any 3rd party using the photos, please message me directly.

More details are available in the Usage Release Form when downloading the photos.

Email enquiries@hovermediacosplay.com to request commercial or additional usage not already covered under the release form.

The best way to credit me is tell your friends about me,  if they are attending a con, arranging a photoshoot or looking for photographers, put my name forward and let them know what your experience was like.

Social Posts

Please credit me by tagging me in social posts, tags and collaborations are both fine.

Please read the usage release form when downloading the photos to see what edits are allowed.

Requests for additional edits are possible. Depending on the nature of the edit, it may be chargeable. DM me on Instagram or email me for details.

Examples of additional edits

• - Corrections to skin tone (there is no charge for this in most cases, please get in touch if my initial edit does not accurately reflect your natural skin tone)
• - Background replacement
• - Tailored colour grading
• - Advanced skin/hair retouching
• - Removal of creases, dirt, stains etc
• - Composite/blended images
• - Object removal/replacement

Contact me on enquiries@hovermediacosplay.com or DM me on Instagram @hovermediacosplay to discuss further.

Any 3rd party wishing to edit or use the photos will need explicit permission from the photographer before doing so.

Send me a message to request deletion.

This is normally not an issue but depends on a per case basis.