Become a Member
Help keep my work sustainable
Thank you so much for considering to become a member.
Did you know, I take over 100,000 photos and photograph over 200 cosplayer every year?
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have great photos of their cosplay, regardless of their appearance, experience or popularity. This is why I have an open approach to shooting with any one at events.
However, attending events isn't cheap. This membership scheme helps to cover these costs so I can continue to attend more events and reach more cosplayers. Without that support, I'd would likely need to reduce my event attendance by 80%.
If you've enjoyed shooting with me, and want to help me keep doing what I do, becoming a member is a great way to support me.
Memberships
Support my cosplay photography for 12 months with a range of perks
Silver
For those who want to support my work
More availability: Access to members only photoshoot slots at events. This is typically double to triple the time available to non members.
Early access to event photos (1 - 2 weeks minimum)
All photos edited (limited to 3 for non members)
Night-time photoshoots during events
Smoke photography also available at selected events
Gold
For those wanting a more time and the full shooting experience.
Everything in Silver included.
Exclusive one to one photoshoots with booked 30 minute timeslots
Priority editing and delivered in a private gallery
Full resolution downloads to retain high quality when cropping or printing.
Silver
Gold
Membership FAQs
In 2023, I did take donations on Patreon, however, I have replaced it exclusively with my membership system in 2024.
I thought very long on this, but here's the short version
- I'm was deeply thankful for the donations I did receive. However, the total raised didn't even cover the ticket entry costs, which accounts for less than 10% of the overall costs.
- 36% of people who requested shoots in 2023 were interested in making donations, however only 0.5 - 1% actually donated.
- I don't like continuously asking for donations (it feels weird, especially as a professional, running as a business).
- Ko-Fi and Patreon both have bigger platforms fees compared to the one I've set up on my website working directly with Go Cardless (a popular payment system similar to PayPal, Apple Pay, Square, Stripe, WorldPay, etc).
I've set up the memberships to be designed for 12 months minimum.
- Fair value throughout the year: Regardless what time of the year you sign up, you will have an equal benefit of all seasons, including quieter periods. There isn't a financial incentive to delay subscribing to 1 week before a major convention to sign up.
- A fair price: I've priced the 12 month commitment fairly to be less than charging for a single private professional photoshoot.
- Supporting my work long term: The membership gives me more predictable income, helping cover the costs and of attending events all year round.
Please put your own finances first. If you are in financial hardship, don't subscribe. The last thing I want is people feeling pressured into supporting me and risking their own financial well being. You can still support me in others ways such as recommending me to your friends and mentioning me on social media.
Email membership@hovermediacosplay.com, or DM me on Instagram.
I get that a subscription isn't for everyone. Unfortunately, events often have rules preventing photographer from selling photos directly, so this may not be possible.
Feel free to reach out directly for confirmation, .Alternatively, consider the one-off payment options for a 12-month membership, which still costs less than a typical private professional photoshoot.