Landscape
Cosplay photography set against striking natural or cityscape environments. This category highlights how character and location work together to create unforgettable imagery. If your photo balances both cosplay and scenery – and you’re unsure which aspect stands out more – this is the right category.
Category Rules
- The setting must be an outdoor landscape or cityscape.
- Indoor environments are not permitted. Exception: large industrial spaces that create a landscape-like sense of scale and environment.
- The environment must be equally or more visually prominent than the cosplayer.
Jury
The World of Gwendana
Atlanta-based cosplay and fantasy photographer who is known for the use of natural light in creating cinematic imagery and storytelling.
RomaiLee
Swiss photographer focused on blending cosplay with landscapes, bringing characters to life. Thoughtful color grading, atmospheric moods, and carefully chosen locations are the key elements of her visual storytelling.
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il Baro
Italian cosplay photographer, blending cinematic style with Caravaggio-inspired storytelling, always searching for new locations to create atmospheric, narrative-driven photosets across his territory.
Jury of Categories
eugene.art_
Latvian creative in London exploring playful and expressive cosplay photography, bringing character moments to life with engaging visuals.
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Volta in Cosplay
Italy's premier international cosplay photography convention held across multiple historic locations in Northern Italy. The event brings together carefully selected cosplayers and photographers for 3-day shoots at exclusive, evocative venues including luxury villas, abandoned factories, and historic gardens that are normally closed to the public.
Picvetia
A Swiss cosplay and photography event launched in 2023, held over two consecutive days that brings together cosplayers, photographers, and videographers. Participants are selected through a competitive application process based on portfolio quality, technical skills, and experience.
Pixelmania
An international cosplay photography event based in Lubomierz, Poland, featuring participants from across the world who gather to create high-quality cosplay photos and videos. The event provides access to stunning regional locations including castle ruins, monasteries, waterfalls, and Japanese gardens throughout Lower Silesia.
Focus Cosplay
France's first dedicated cosplay photography event, organized by La Ligue des Cosplayers Extraordinaires, bringing together international cosplayers, photographers, and videographers. The event is held annually with selective participation and takes place over 3 days at curated locations in central France.
Cosphoria
Launched in 2026 as Belgium's first cosplay photography event, this exclusive, application-based two-day gathering in the heart of the country bridges the gap between cosplayers, photographers, and filmmakers from all over. By securing access to stunning, picture-perfect settings, the event fosters genuine creative synergies, giving participants a safe space to snap the perfect picture.
Prize
This goes to the winner of this category.
Event pass for two
Free entry to all five partner events in 2027. Normally you have to apply to these events and get picked based on your portfolio. As the winner you skip that step, and your place is guaranteed. You can bring one assistant with you, and their entry is free too. The pass is for a photographer and an assistant, not for models. It covers the entry tickets and nothing else, so getting there, a place to stay and food are up to you.