Auckland Armageddon photoshoots? Auckland Armageddon photoshoots.

By Static. 02/08/11, 05:09 pm

Thank you everyone so much for shooting with me! Apologies for the confusion on Monday, 2degrees was not being very helpful at all. I am hoping to have the photos up soon, but it might have to wait until I get back to Wellington at the end of this week - my hard drive is full, and I can't do my edits until I clear some space! :)

Hello again everyone - so after taking a bit of a break from the frantic shooting of 'geddons gone, I am resuming booking slots for private shoots! These are free, but if you want to make a donation (money, food, pretty shinies) I am pretty okay with that. As always, my photos go up into my gallery for free digital use, provided my watermark is left intact, and it would be amazing if you could sign a release form for me - as most of you know, I'm working on putting together a book of NZ cosplay and it makes my life hugely easier if forms are signed at the time of the shoot. It's a bit early to be putting this up at the moment, but the more notice the better!

ATTENTION: I had previously said I would try and open up some more shoots - unfortunately, this isn't going to happen any more I just am not going to have time! People are still swapping shoots around, so keep an eye on the thread for slots that may open up, but priority will go to people on the waitlist. Thank you everyone, and I'm looking forward to shooting you! :)

So, basically what happens is this:
- If you would like a shoot, post in this thread - I will put up a rough outline of timeslots now, and will try to stick to it as best I can. Expect times to shift up to ten minutes either way!
- I NEED CELLPHONE NUMBERS. I have had a lot of problems with people not turning up, and it gets very stressful when nobody knows what's happening. If I don't have a contact number for you, and we can't find each other, you may miss out.
- At the shoot, we will work out where would best suit your costume, and we will go there to take photos! I don't want to move too far from the showgrounds - it messes with shoot times, and nobody really wants to walk around in the heat at that time of year.
- Shoots tend to go for around ten to fifteen minutes, possibly longer if there are a couple of locations involved.
- If there are specific poses/shots you have in mind, let me know and I will work to that ideal :) I'm not a huge anime watcher, so my knowledge of characters is pretty limited. If you have nothing in mind, I will improvise!
- Bring your friends, parent, whoever you like - provided there isn't ten of them and they all want photos. If a solo booking becomes a duo or trio, that is fine. An unexpected large group is kind of not!

Some samples of work I've shot at conventions:

Spoiler:

I will be available for shooting on friday, saturday and monday - I will be in the comp on sunday, but may well float around getting some casual shoots done if you would like pics of your comp pieces. If you have a BIG group (more than 4 people) please let me know, as I will allow more time.

NOTE: I can shoot outside these times if I have to, but I would rather not! It's much easier to bring my gear for a bit then dump it back at the motel...it is heavy :) Also, if one day is proving realy popular for some reason, I may shoot for longer. We will see!

FRIDAY
11.45 - Tails
12.00 - Corgin
12.15 - Brunetteyes
12.30 - RainbowMoonDust
12.45 - Roy Mustang
1.00 - Neimhaille
1.15 - Rolly
1.30 - Firecat
1.45 - IcyRose
2.00 - Kagerouhi, Fleyer+Icarus

SATURDAY - FULL

The location for these shoots is the park just down from Geddon. Coming out of the main gates FROM the con, turn left, and keep walking until you see a sign that says 'Administration and Works Depot'. That is where we will be!

12.00 - lilz-violetz
12.15 - Adventure Time group!
12.30 - Lennon+Meghan
12.45 - Roy Mustang
1.00 - ???
1.15 - Koemix group
1.30 - rasenganchidori and co.
1.45 - Kagerouhi+Ranggi
2.00 - Air Gear group

MONDAY - these times have been moved back ONE HOUR to allow for me getting onstage on time!
11.00 - Tails
11.15 - Pixel
11.30 - Kotorigaro
11.45 - RenaStar
12.00 - Neimhaille TBC
12.15 - RainbowMoonDust
12.30 - LeSab+group
12.45 - LeSab+group
1.00 - Suixelo

Waitlist:

Ex-SOLDIER
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By Pura. 02/08/11, 05:14 pm

I'd like some shoots! Very Happy

I think on Friday is DGM again, so I'll need to talk to Lucy and Alena about that, and Saturday I'm cosplaying with Cacti, so I'll ask if she wants a shoot Very Happy

By Pyro. 02/08/11, 05:18 pm

Can I get a booking for 1:00pm on Friday afternoon? I'm going to be solo cosplaying Snow Villiers from FFXIII, so I'd say we can just go somewhere in the convention building-- he's best suited for industrial backgrounds so yeah. =D

By sakuramiyabi. 02/08/11, 05:26 pm

Can I get a slot for Saturday at 1.45pm please.

For me and Jun (ranggi) as Stella & Sister respectively from Arakawa Under the Bridge

Can I also get a slot for Friday at 2pm for the Siesta sisters for me, fleyer and Icarus

thanks~

By Anaria Zar-Rel. 02/08/11, 05:33 pm

Could I ask for the Saturday 12pm slot?

By neimhaille. 02/08/11, 05:51 pm

Early afternoon each day if poss? I have Shaak Ti, Samara and Shae and would love good photos of each :) Showgrounds are fine for all (Shaak Ti in that costume was on Felcia but short of CGI there is no way to get appropriate giant leaves and blue fungi men ;) )

Actual times are able to be worked around others but as close to 1pm is probably best. I am having more and more trouble wearing costumes so I will likely pike soon after.

By Seakittens. 02/08/11, 06:54 pm

Could I grab a slot at 1.30 on friday and 1.30 again on saturday c:?

Edit: One would be a duo shoot with me as Takagi and my friend as Saeko both from Highschool of the dead, the other day would be a solo with me as Ranka Lee. Not sure what days I'm doing what yet. And industrial-style area would be perfect for highschool of the dead, and it wouldn't matter much with Ranka. Thank you so much for taking photos again<3

By Rikki-Leigh. 02/08/11, 07:00 pm

Can I grab a 12:30 slot on Monday for me and Xiggers. Braig and Dilan from Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep so anywhere with heavy doors or something will work.

By Static. 03/08/11, 01:18 am

Sweet - all posts above this one noted! Neimhaille, I've put TBC next to you as if you're feeling a bit meh we can absolutely shoot earlier so you can go and get changed :)

By IcyRose. 03/08/11, 01:26 am

I'd like to be put down for 12:30 Saturday for Meghan and I. Might grab a Friday one as well, but I want to confirm with Meghan first.

By Anaria Zar-Rel. 03/08/11, 02:25 am

Static wrote:: Sweet - all posts above this one noted!

Just noticed you've put me down for Friday, not Saturday (just don't want to clash with someone who wants that slot). Although, is it a bit greedy if I ask for the same slot on both days? I totally understand if you prefer to leave it open so as many ppl as possible get a slot :)

By **JVCA**. 03/08/11, 03:07 am

Can I tentatively ask for the 12 timeslot on Saturday for the 999 group?

By neimhaille. 03/08/11, 04:31 am

Those are great times thanks Sylvie :) I Will confirm them so that it's fairer on other :) But those times should mean I am actually painted up and still okay in costume ;)

By Paul. 03/08/11, 05:54 am

I was going to contact you about doing shoots this Auckland Armageddon...

Is it too greedy of me to ask for a slot on Friday and Saturday, 12:45 for both? (I don't mind a different time if need be)

Thank you

By Static. 03/08/11, 06:17 am

Anaria - oh! Sorry - fixed now, have got you at 12 both days :)

Jess - I've popped the 999 group into 12.15 saturday, since I goofed with Anaria's booking.

Roy - done! I've been meaning to figure out a time to get out to the Hawke's Bay as well to shoot with you, but haven't quite found time haha. Will be good to see you!

By Icarus. 03/08/11, 06:18 am

Could I get the 2pm slot on Saturday for the Air Gear group? Theres more than 4 of us, about 6 to maybe 8 people

Thanks~

By Static. 03/08/11, 06:24 am

Done - sweet, thank you for booking the last slot then, it won't matter too much if we go overtime :)

By **seraphik**. 03/08/11, 06:52 am

can i grab 1.15 on sat and 1.45 on fri? Very Happy

By firecat70. 03/08/11, 06:54 am

Ahh! I am not sure if I am able to come yet but would love to have the opportunity again.
Would it be ok if I book a time now and pull out later if I cant make it ( leaving a slot for someone else)? I will know in a few weeks (oh uni...). If not that's ok though :)

By Static. 03/08/11, 07:47 am

Lucy - done!
Firecat - that's fine! I expect a lot of this will change closer to the time as groups get shuffled, costumes get changed, etc. Just let me know :)

By Koemix. 03/08/11, 01:02 pm

I'm interested! 8D
i was wondering if i could snag a photographer at geddon.

awww no saturday slots D|
it would've been awesome if we could get some pictures of the
vocaloid group~

I will see if i can drag my friends with me to a photoshoot on monday.
is 12.45 monday okay?
but to be honest I'd prefer a saturday slot, please let me know if you decide to do more that day~
I can pm you my number ^^

By yangrou. 03/08/11, 01:39 pm

You take amazing photos! >w< I was hoping to get some photos of me and my mini Macross F group |D
I'm interested but saturday is full ;w; oh well~ xD

By **JVCA**. 03/08/11, 02:10 pm

I'm not sure how many people the 999 group will be, but it will probably be more than 4 - at the moment we have:

Ace - Pyro
Snake - ???
Santa - Admin
Clover - ???
Junpei - Anita
June - JVCA
Seven - TinTango? (I know he was keen, but I don't think he has confirmed?)
Lotus - ???
9th Man - KittenSlave? (Idk if he was even still interested or not)

So uh. Potentially we will have up to nine, but only have 4 absolutely confirmed at this stage.

By RainbowMoonDust. 04/08/11, 01:10 pm

I'm not sure who I'm cosplaying or what days yet but I think I'd better grab a couple of spots before they are gone because I've always wanted a photoshoot with you. Razz

I'd like 12:30pm on Friday and 1:15pm slots on saturday please. nodnod

By Static. 04/08/11, 02:52 pm

Koemix - I've booked a slot on monday for you, I will try and sort out soon whether I can do more on saturday or not :) If I do open up more slots, I will make sure you're on the list!

Jess - sweet - just let me know when you can. If there's heaps of you, I'll extend your shoot and bump the others back 15min.

RMD - I've done you the friday slot, but saturday is full! Would you like a sunday shoot?

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