Fantastic AZ Photographers (And Where To Find Them)
Fantastic AZ Photographers (And Where To Find Them)
During Taiyou Con, I had the chance to catch up with one of my favorite cosplayers, Mae Dae Cosplay. After gushing about Steven Universe and conventions, she mentioned how she wanted to get really great photos of her costumes but had no idea who would do it or how they are as professionals. This stopped me in my tracks because I was under the misconception that everyone in the Arizona cosplay scene knew about the major and minor photographers.
So I am here to give you a list of dope photographers that we know of that you can go to for great photos! I will mention right now that we don’t have concrete information on their prices because they differ depending on the situation but we do have a sense for inexpensive to expensive options. Be sure to check out their social media pages for additional information!
Once again I want to let you know that this is in no way, shape, or form a complete list of cosplay photographers in Arizona. These are just the ones we know of and love their work.
Photographers We Know and Love
Here are the photographers we know of and have worked with on a professional level!
Connor Heinzmann is an indie photographer thick with talent. He can often be found running around conventions with a suitcase filled of equipment ready to shoot, assist with shoots, or study from veterans. His photography style has grown considerably since he first entered the scene. Whether it is big name cosplayers or indies, every one involved has had great things to say about him and his work. He was one of the photographers for both our Swim Suit Shoot and Horror Shoot!
Daniel Son of Astraea Arts is young, hardworking, and wicked talented. He started professionally taking cosplay photography in his Junior year of Highschool and has only gotten better since. Despite his fantastic work, he always remains humble and down to earth with both cosplayers and his peers. He dove into the world of cosplay videography in 2016 and his videos were well received! I recommend keeping a close eye on Astraea Arts because there is no doubt in my mind that he will only get better from here. He was one of the great photographers who attended our Swim Suit Shoot!
Where can you get more info:Â Instagram. Facebook.
We got the chance to work with Ris aka Peach Girl Photography during our staff photo for 2017 and also at our cosplay swim suit! As a person, Ris is super kawaii, hardworking, talented, and nothing short of a delight to work with. As a photographer, she rocks the scenes with her adept knowledge of photography and always does such a fantastic job making her clients look incredible! It does not matter if it is band photography or cosplay, she slays at both! She was one of the great photographers who attended our Swim Suit Shoot!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Instagram. Website.
“Fantastic work” and “Tony Julius” are words that spill out of the mouths of so many in Arizona! He has been known as the go to guy if you want great photos. Every interaction I have had with the man has been nothing short of professional and pleasant. He is trusted by so many in the community whether it is with normal convention shoots or boudoir shoots. He has shot at our Cosplay Horror Event and every single person that worked with him had nothing but great things to say!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Â Website.Â
Mort Productions had always eluded me but recently we had the chance to work with him at our Cosplay Swim Suit Shoot and Horror shoot! He was an absolute professional and he is still a unicorn demi-god of photography just as I had always believed! He is such a solid guy that is easy to work with and is always up to try out new techniques. I highly recommend checking him out. He was one of the photographers for both our Swim Suit Shoot and Horror Shoot!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Â Website.Â
CourteX Studios is a veteran photographer of the Az Cosplay community. He has created such incredible photos time and again with many notable costumers. While his skills are so adept that top tier cosplayers constantly reach out to work with him, he still remains humble enough to work with anyone. Shooting with Courtex Studios ensures you are taken care of and have a blast while doing so. He was one of the photographers for both our Swim Suit Shoot and Horror Shoot!
Where can you get more info: Facebook
Photographers We Know But Have Never Worked With
We might not have ever worked with these photographers on a professional level but we know of them and know their work is great!
Deegan Marie Photography has helped The Geek Lyfe out on a number of projects and she always comes with such a hardworking attitude and hustles to get assignments finished to the best of her ability. When it comes to her clients, she brings even more to the table by offering her expert opinion on what looks best and whips out as much equipment as needed to ensure an exceptional product.
In addition to cosplay photography she has worked heavily on both product photography and band photography. There is a very good reason she is sought after so heavily in the community! She was one of the great photographers who attended our Swim Suit Shoot and Horror Shoot!
Where can you get more info:Â Website. Facebook.
Welp! There you have it! There is our list of fantastic photographers in Arizona! Although this was our list of folks we know and can recommend to our readers, I also know there are plenty of other talented men and women out there who do wonderful photo shoots as well but were not on our list! If you have folks in mind you’d like to recommend, feel free to drop their links in the comments below and we’ll check them out and add them to the list!
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Website.
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook.
Alvin Johnson Photography
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: flickr. Instagram.Facebook.
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Instagram.Â
OGRE Eric Richardson Photography
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook.
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Instagram.
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Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Instagram.
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook.
Recommended to us by readers!
Where can you get more info: Facebook. Instagram.
Honorary Mention
Grant Brummett was a beloved photography from Arizona who helped so many cosplayers and photographers alike. He passed away before his time but will always be remembered in the community for being incredible in every way. I entered the cosplay scene only months after his passing and will always regret never getting to meet the man that so many hold in such high regard. All I can do is introduce his work to others.
Check out the rest of his work here: Facebook.
Where can you get more info: Facebook
The Geek Lyfe is always about supporting local businesses who do right by their clients! c: Now go and get yourself some great photos!
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i also have to recommend Faunry https://www.facebook.com/faunry/photos/a.501716509951800.1073741837.136264126497042/857282031061911/?type=3
Darth Mexican
Thanks! 😀 I’ll check them out!
Philip
I can recommend my self 😛
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