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No. 144 - Save A Cameko Donations

Journal Entry: Thu Jan 19, 2012, 4:28 PM


For many years I have shot cosplay photography for the cosplay community at conventions around the United States and at private local shoots. I have never charged for them and never will but recently I had to sell off my camera gear to pay off some medical bills from my Hernia surgery and I am in no position to purchase a new set of gear and won't be for a long time (At least 3 years!) but you can help keep me going with a donation toward a new camera system.

I have had many cosplayers ask what they could do to compensate me for the work I've done in the past and I have refused such donations but now is the time for you to step up if you truly want me to continue doing the work I have done for the last 7 years.

Spread the word, toss in the bills. I need $3000 for the complete system. This will buy a new Canon 7D dSLR camera with a 24-70mm 2.8L lens (the one that has worked so hard all these years), a 580 EX II Flashgun with batteries and memory cards for storage and a carrying case to hold it all.

Help me out so I can keep bringing cosplay photography at it's highest quality to the community. Spread the word here, on DeviantART, where ever you think you can. Help save my most beloved hobby and keep those cosplay photos coming.

You can donate on my Facebook page or on Otakuhigh.com. Just click the Donate button and follow the instructions. Thank you all in advance for your help. I truly and deeply appreciate any help given




Will return after con... again.. SCREW YOU DA AND YOUR 60k LIMIT ON JOURNAL POSTS!




Okay!  Now that I am back in the saddle again it's time to update the Cosplayer Spotlight for the quarter.   This quarter I am focusing on a young lady that has done amazing work since the day I met her at AnimeFest.    She has been become a good friend and one of my favorite models to work with.   She is dedicated to her work and always puts 110% into everything she does.   For a full interview with her you can head on over to my personal sight; Otakuhigh.com and go to the Cosplayer Spotlight section.    Below are just a few of the pieces I have shot with her over the last few years.   Without further aduea I give to you :iconizaya-chan:!   Take it away girl!







Being a Cosplay photographer, I not only enjoy taking pictures but enjoy seeing what other photographers have brought to the table.   Below is an ever growing sampling of some of the best cosplay photos I have found on Deviant Art.   Enjoy!

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  • Listening to: BT
  • Reading: Shadowrun
  • Watching: The Walking Dead
  • Playing: Star Wars; TOR
  • Eating: Slimfast
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~Kuragiman
Brian Navy
Artist | Hobbyist | Photography
United States
Current Residence: Fort Worth, Texas
Favourite genre of music: J-Pop, Techno, Eurotrance, Movie Scores
Favourite photographer: Skypirate and Mabaroshi
Operating System: Winblows XP
MP3 player of choice: WinAMP
Favourite cartoon character: Asuka Langley Soryu... My LOVE! I would date with you!
Personal Quote: "It's all in the reflexes baby..."
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:iconadmiralbiatch2:
Three things:
1. Your photography skills are AMAZING! I mean I have surfed this website's photographers up and down and if you aren't one of the best photographers on DA, you are the best one.

2. How do you manage to convince so many pretty cosplayers to pose for you? Is it your popularity or are you a ladies man?

3. You live in Fort Worth. Sweet, I live near Dallas. Nice to know talent is near.
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~Kuragiman Apr 16, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
1. There's always someone better than yourself. Thanks though for the praise. I do consider myself one of the more high end cosplay photographers on DA. I don't think I am the best. There are some Korean photographers that are mind numbingly good but I do try my best.

2. I pull out a big camera and go "PHOTOSHOOT!?" That is not far from the truth. Of course having done this for 7 years now you do start to build a reputation from your work and constantly networking and making new contacts from convention to convention. It also doesn't hurt that I don't have a stick up my ass like some 'pro' photographers. I am very easy to work with, laid back and kind of a funny guy. I pride myself on making my models comfortable before I take the first shot.

3. Of course. All the big Mid-Western conventions are here. :D
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:iconvizivius:
welcome to vizivius Brian
glad u like our work :]

nice collection u got here
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:iconkaeho:
You're so good! e u e
I hope one day, I'll be able to work with you!
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~Kuragiman Feb 23, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Come on by a Texas con or two. I am usually there. ^_^
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:iconkaeho:
I am pretty sure I'll be at A-kon. I'll be Natalie's Aerith.
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~Kuragiman Feb 23, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Then you will most definitely see me as I am quickly becoming Natalie's personal photog. XD
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~roysartwork Feb 8, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Nice...lol, I dig your Deviant ID pic....that's awesome!
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~Kuragiman Feb 12, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
I roll with the Eva crew. :D
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Mood: Joy ~VictoriaRusso Jan 30, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks for the fav
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