EP 15 - Focus Cosplay 25 Mini Round Up

<p>This conversation explores the experiences and insights gained from attending the Focus Cosplay event in France, highlighting the unique aspects of European photocons, the importance of planning and logistics, the role of assistants, and the collaborative nature of cosplay photography. The speakers reflect on the cost-effectiveness of attending such events and the cultural exchanges that occur, emphasising the need for more UK participants to embrace these opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Event</u>: Focus Cosplay in France</p><p>Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/focus_cosplay/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/focus_cosplay/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://focuscosplay.fr/en/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://focuscosplay.fr/en/</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Hosts Socials</u>:</p><p>Darren - iPhotoUK - Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/iphotouk/</a></p><p>Tom - Switch Photography - Insta: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/switch_gn/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/switch_gn/</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Podcast Socials</u>: </p><p>LinkTree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/CosplayTogsAndAllThingsNerdy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&lt;sid=adde6ee7-75be-4b74-a829-fb406f933f8c</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Chapters</u>:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Focus Cosplay Event</p><p>02:56 - Experiencing European Photocons</p><p>05:52 - Planning and Logistics of Photoshoots</p><p>09:00 - The Social Aspect of Cosplay Events</p><p>12:05 - Cost and Value of Attending</p><p>15:00 - The Role of Assistants in Photoshoots</p><p>17:56 - Collaborative Editing Process</p><p>21:02 - Cultural Differences and Language Barriers</p><p>23:51 - Conclusion and Future Plans</p>