Sunbound
Photography shaped entirely by the sun (no other light source is accepted). This category honors images that rely solely on natural illumination to define mood, texture, and character. Show how ambient light alone can create depth, atmosphere, and striking visual storytelling.
Category Rules
- Only images created with sunlight or naturally occurring ambient light is allowed. Artificial lights, candles, sparks, flares, flashes are prohibited.
- Reflected or shaded sunlight using reflectors, bounces, shades is allowed. Moon light as a reflected light of sun is allowed.
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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.
Malimoria
Vienna-based photographer specializing in expressive, natural-light portraiture across cosplay and alternative genres, and is also active as a coach and workshop instructor.
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Lievka
German cosplay photographer and long-time cosplayer specializing in natural-light photography, creating atmospheric, film-like images with dynamic angles, dramatic contrast, and mood-driven visuals.
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BLACK SHEEP
A Tokyo-based photographer and visual storyteller specializing in cosplay and narrative imagery, blending cinematic composition, emotional realism, and character-centered worlds.
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