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Anime Weekend Atlanta Cosplay Spotlight

“I am not a dumb bunny!” — Judy Hopps, Zootopia
“If the world’s only gonna see a fox as shifty and untrustworthy, there’s no point in trying to be anything else.” — Nick Wilde, Zootopia

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Judy —
Nick —

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Zootopia has seriously surged in popularity again with the new film, and + nailed a more humanoid take on Judy and Nick—fun wigs, ears, and makeup that still read instantly. The props (lollipop + badges) really sell it… I just hope they don’t take it too far and start arresting people at the con.

Anime Weekend Atlanta Cosplay Spotlight

“Whatever crosses this palm is returned to sand.” — Crocodile, One Piece

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Keeping up AWA’s holly jolly chaos, brought a Christmas-inspired Crocodile to the floor—and honestly? I can’t imagine Crocodile ever getting in the spirit… but it’s fun to pretend. 😄🎄

What really sells it is the intensity—locked-in eye contact, full villain energy, like I’m one bad joke away from getting turned to sand.

Anime Weekend Atlanta Cosplay Spotlight

“You will have good days and some not so good days. It takes a tough-skinned person not to let some of the grueling calls get to you.”
— Dispatch

Cosplayers:
Sonar — .bran
Malevola —
Waterboy —

Dispatch might be my favorite game of 2025—an episodic, choice-based story in a genre I thought was long dead. It was a blast sitting behind the screen trying to make peace out of chaos, one dispatch at a time.
bran absolutely crushed Sonar, especially that head build—you can tell how much work and technique went into pulling the whole look together.

Waterboy is a fan favorite for a reason, and this nails it. From the bloody nose to the jewel beads representing his natural state of damp… it’s such a good touch.

And of course, towering over the scene as the powerhouse Malevola, brings the whole trio together. Even in a more comfortable build, she still commands the frame.

This session was pure fun—big character energy, great chemistry, and yes… even a few threats via chair violence. 🪑

Cosplay Highlight: as Ultimate Wolverine

Prowling through the woods on a chill day feels like the perfect way to channel Wolverine. TJ just finished his new helmet, so of course we had to get out there and document the moment. 🐺⚔️

Cosplay Highlight: as Angewomon

What better place to photograph an angel than a graveyard? Dina brought this Digimon favorite to life with massive LED wings—and powered through the tombstones in heels. How we suffer for our art

Monks Mead’s Fall Fling Promo Party Recap

Last Saturday, Monks Mead hosted an unforgettable Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling Promo Party, and I was thrilled to capture the magic!

Attendees donned their best medieval attire, raised their glasses, and reveled in live music, exhilarating knight battles, and the chance to win tickets to the highly anticipated Georgia Renaissance Fall Festival, happening every Saturday from November 2nd to December 7th, 2pm-9pm.

From festive shopping to lively performances, there was no shortage of excitement, fun, and of course, mead!

Join me in reliving the day’s revelry through this post and get ready to immerse yourself in the Renaissance Festival this fall!

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“As we travel into the unknown, take comfort that we do not travel alone.”

Hello everyone! This was a shoot we did before Dragon Con. We ventured into the woods for a real adventure! The location was perfect, and the black leather armor popped beautifully against the lush green foliage. There’s just something magical about finding the right spot that brings everything together.

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Vi: “You know what your problem is?”
Caitlyn: “Please, tell me.”
Vi: “You expect everyone to give you what you want. If you really want people to talk to you, you have to let them think you have what they want.”

Arcane was probably one of the most impressive animations to come out in the last decade. I never would have thought that an overly complicated tower defense game could inspire such a thrilling tale of two cities on the verge of civil war.
This, of course, spawned some amazing cosplays! I ran into these two while wandering the halls of Momocon this year, and let me tell ya, they are Piltover’s finest! Be sure to check out their pages for more cosplays!

Cosplayers: (Vi) and (Caitlyn)
Event: Momocon 2024