Convention Guidelines and Etiquette

So in my last post I informed you guys about conventions you can attend that may be near you. You are probably now considering attending one of these conventions. Now, I am aware that a lot of you are new to the whole idea of conventions and that is why I decided to make this post to address proper convention etiquette and guidelines. Hopefully this list will prevent you from making any "newbie" mistakes and help you feel more comfortable in the convention area.

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Hello! Through my blog I will be informing YOU about cosplay. Cosplay stands for costume playing and it is when you dress up like a character from any anime,video game, movie, tv show, or anything of that sort. Cosplaying is typically done in conventions that relate to comic books, video game, tv shows, or anime. I participate in these conventions but I am fairly new to cosplaying. I made a lot of friends that cosplay and so it has influenced me to start cosplaying as well. Cosplaying is not something that is well known but it is slowly getting recognition. The purpose of my blog is to take you on an exploration of the world of cosplay through the lens of someone who is fresh to the scene.

Cosplaying can be a broad topic but I plan to narrow it down so that you will learn about it's origins and also how YOU can get involved. I plan to submerge myself into this culture and take you with me. Some of the topics I plan to cover are:

• Origins
• Conventions Popular For Cosplaying
• Starting On Your Own Cosplay
• The Life of Professional Cosplayers
• Photographers and Videographers in Cosplay Culture
• The Issues in Cosplay Culture
• My Own Pursuits In Cosplay Culture

The topics I cover may grow and change as this blog progresses. I will include my own personal experiences in my post in order to provide you guys with a unique point of view.