Events: Deadpool 2 Fan Screening

We were thrilled to have been invited to a very special Deadpool 2 Fan Event, which was hosted by SM Cinema and held at the Skypark at SM Aura, last Friday, May 11, 2018. 

Cosplayers came in dressed as their favorite Deadpool characters, while fans joined in the games and enjoyed a collection of Deadpool merchandise. 

As if that was not a great way to enjoy a Friday night-everyone also got to see the new Deadpool 2 movie! ~The first screening in the Philippines might I add and all I can say is that the film, definitely delivered. As it takes the merc with a mouth to a bigger playing field with more conflicts, new mutants and a whole new adventure-you aren't really sure which way its going. Full review up soon! 

You can catch Deadpool 2 as early as May 15 at 5PM for early screenings. Regular screenings will be on May 16. 

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Events: Free Comic Book Day 2017

Free Comic Book Day has become an annual tradition and there's always something new every year. For 2017 it meant introducing the #LittleJedi to this tradition. So with my 6 month belly bump Paul and I went to Fully Booked in BGC, it was a little later than our usual time since we had some baby errands to do first but thanks to the baby bump, no need to get in line. :) 

The folks from Fully Booked were kind enough to accommodate this waddling pregnant lady. After getting our #FCBD haul, we made our way to the Artist Alley at Top Shelf and it was nice to see artist friends in their booths, getting to feature local talent at events like these is a plus to me! 

Featured FCBD artist and fellow music geek (we headbang with each other at gigs) Pejie Abia

Because we came in later in the day, we were able to see more cosplayers than usual and Paul had fun taking their photos! We dropped by Comic Odyssey to pick up a gift for Paul's goddaughter, who seems to be taking after us when it comes to hobbies and interests and coincidentally also celebrates her birthday at the first week of May. :) 

One Halloween Comic Fest we brought our nephew and nieces, we opted to go on FCBD2017 on our own, as I mentioned we had a baby errand earlier in the day. Maybe at the next event and if the #LittleJedi is big enough, we might bring him along as well. This annual tradition is becoming a family event (I also sometimes spend it with my siblings) and well, I wouldn't have it any other way! 

#FCBD2017 

A couple of Spider-Man (Spider-Men ?) rummaging through back issues at Comic Odyssey. 

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Kaoru Kamiya Inspired Cosplay Shoot

It's been some time since I shot a cosplay shoot, so when the opportunity presented itself I immediately jumped at it; even if  it meant having to wake at a God forsaken hour-for me. I work the night shift so the afternoon is my time to sleep. 

Nevertheless when my fellow camera enthusiast Pogs came knocking I got up for a Kaoru Kamiya from Rurouni Kenshin (inspired) cosplay shoot. If you have been following my photos and our posts you would recognize the hill in many of my sunset/sunrise shoots. 

One of the perks of living in our village is having a hill of sorts just walking distance from our house. So with a little hike we got up the hill to start shooting.  

From a photography perspective I liked to get the details of the grass, the sunset and of course the model, with this in mind we used the flash Canon 430 EX ii and the light box that we got from YesUSA, the product review of which you can find here think of this as the product review for an outdoor shoot. 

So far I find the soft box very useful since it diffuses the light coming from the flash and casts a nice and soft light, it pretty much serves its purpose, the only negative thing about the product is it becomes wobbly when on uneven ground, since we were shooting on a hill this was a challenge.   

As for the cosplay aspect of the shoot, Jocelyn Ga was our model we did a Kaoru Kamiya of Rurouni Kenshin inspired cosplay shoot even if in my opinion her features were more of a Megumi Tanaka but that's just the otaku in me. 

At first we started slow but we eventually got our momentum and Jocelyn was more confident and relaxed in posing and we were able to direct her. As the sun came down we got our shots and had fun. Hopefully we get more chances to work on cosplay shoots (with other characters and other settings of course we can only use that hill so much) and improve in our craft. If there is anyone who wants to do a cosplay shoot or any shoot just let us know! 

Cosplay Shoot: Shakugan no Shana

This is another super late blog post. Last October we had a Halloween Party in the office and of course with Halloween parties, comes costumes and the time to wear scary masks and the like. I decided on doing a cosplay, after all why put up all the effort just to look scary right? 

I decided to us 'Shana' from 'Shakugan no Shana' since we have the same body built. Research has led me to this great Cosplay shop on Facebook. Mame's Cosplay shop. You can rent/buy your cosplay needs from them. Any of my friends can tell you I'm not one for arts and crafts and sewing, so making my own costume would be far from reality. 

Good thing that there are cosplay shops that can help you with your cosplay needs :) I also ordered by contact lenses through Facebook. 

I just borrowed the wig and sword from my friend Kaye. I bought the stockings and borrowed the shoes from my sister. :) So I really didn't spend that much. ^_^ 

After work Paul and I had a little photoshoot while I was still in costume. Since I just rented the costume I had to return it after 3 days, so we made use of the chance that I was already wearing it.