Photoshoot rules?!

[norimaki]

Are there any rules/hate to people like me (not in cosplay) coming to a photoshoot just to uh...watch....lol
since I don't cosplay I've never been to one...and I am too scared to go to one...in case I ever get rejected.
It's not like I have an awesome camera or anything lol

[Spyrogenes]

same here never been in to one yet but that will be fun XD..

[Zince]

From the one I've been to and what I've heard from other cosplay friends, it's generally pretty chill to have non-cosplayers watch. o vo)b

[norimaki]

phew lol that's good to hear. I'd certainly feel awkward if I were the only one though xD
/forevercameraholder lol

I plan to crash some photoshoots at the con to get some nice photos of everyone...^^ (or make my friend do it cus I'm too shy to ask for photos looll)

[blackamethyst]

phew lol that's good to hear. I'd certainly feel awkward if I were the only one though xD
/forevercameraholder lol

I plan to crash some photoshoots at the con to get some nice photos of everyone...^^ (or make my friend do it cus I'm too shy to ask for photos looll)

Well if there wasn't anyone taking photos, it wouldn't be much of a photoshoot Don't feel shy about asking for pics, most cosplayers (myself included) love posing for pictures. We take it as a compliment and it's part of the reason we cosplay in the first place. Just make sure to ask permission, say thank you etc.

[ninjagrifon]

Are there any rules/hate to people like me (not in cosplay) coming to a photoshoot just to uh...watch....lol
since I don't cosplay I've never been to one...and I am too scared to go to one...in case I ever get rejected.
It's not like I have an awesome camera or anything lol

Relax! You'll be alright!

A photoshoot is basically an event where cosplayers of the same series meet in one place for other people to take photos of them. It's not a problem at all if you're not in cosplay... I'd say most of the photographers themselves aren't cosplaying. Besides, there's no rule saying you can't enter an anime convention without cosplaying. If you're there to take pics, all you gotta do is show up and take pics! It's simple as that.
Also, there's no reason to fear being rejected... I've never even thought of rejection from a photoshoot possible until you mentioned it. Well, as a photographer, I'd say you have an extremely low chance of rejection, because taking photos of cosplayers is what the photoshoot is there for in the first place. You'd have to do something really stupid to get kicked out... I can't even think of an example. (That's how hard it is to get kicked out, haha)

I personally have only participated in a photoshoot as a cosplayer once, and I'd say all the stress is on the cosplayers. You get a limited amount of time to decide what scenario or pairing you want/get onto the central place where everyone's aiming their cameras/pose/ get off. So relax! It's just a fun social event that fellow anime lovers organize so everyone can have fun.

[xETHEREALx]

Are there any rules/hate to people like me (not in cosplay) coming to a photoshoot just to uh...watch....lol
since I don't cosplay I've never been to one...and I am too scared to go to one...in case I ever get rejected.
It's not like I have an awesome camera or anything lol

Relax! You'll be alright!

A photoshoot is basically an event where cosplayers of the same series meet in one place for other people to take photos of them. It's not a problem at all if you're not in cosplay... I'd say most of the photographers themselves aren't cosplaying. Besides, there's no rule saying you can't enter an anime convention without cosplaying. If you're there to take pics, all you gotta do is show up and take pics! It's simple as that.
Also, there's no reason to fear being rejected... I've never even thought of rejection from a photoshoot possible until you mentioned it. Well, as a photographer, I'd say you have an extremely low chance of rejection, because taking photos of cosplayers is what the photoshoot is there for in the first place. You'd have to do something really stupid to get kicked out... I can't even think of an example. (That's how hard it is to get kicked out, haha)

I personally have only participated in a photoshoot as a cosplayer once, and I'd say all the stress is on the cosplayers. You get a limited amount of time to decide what scenario or pairing you want/get onto the central place where everyone's aiming their cameras/pose/ get off. So relax! It's just a fun social event that fellow anime lovers organize so everyone can have fun.

haha couldn't have said it any better myself, but yah no worries photoshoots are generally for everyone not just cosplayers excusively so come and get photos and meet some people ^^

[norimaki]

that's so reassuring to hear!

Now I can't wait to get lots of great photos of you all :>

[kuurei]

phew lol that's good to hear. I'd certainly feel awkward if I were the only one though xD
/forevercameraholder lol

I plan to crash some photoshoots at the con to get some nice photos of everyone...^^ (or make my friend do it cus I'm too shy to ask for photos looll)

^COUGHCOUGHAHEM
I've been to several photoshoots and cosplayed in 2 and I find I prefer taking photos to cosplaying, mostly cuz my cosplay interferes with my photo-taking lol

[katarini]

Hmm...

Usually it's nice if the photoshoot is well organized and someone takes direction on leading the cosplayers.

Also, if you see a cosplayer who is taking a break or standing on the side while their character isn't getting photographed, feel free to ask them for a photograph!

I've been involved in multiple shoots, modeling, and cosplaying for over three years now. :3 I love it.