Cosplay Site Updates!! & Animarathon!!

So, recently, I've gotten back in touch with my cosplay spark and am getting all of my costume sites in order.  It's quite the job, as I have a lot of them. (the ones I have accounts for anyway)

Sorry about not posting so much, I'm more active at FB [here]

My Accounts are as follows:

(i'm too lazy to link them)

• ♫♫  http://worldcosplay.net/member/ritzy-kun
  
  
• ♫♫  http://www.cosplay.com/member/178468/
  
  
• ♫♫  http://en.curecos.com/profile/?ch=269071
  
  
• ♫♫  https://www.facebook.com/RitzyKun.Photography
  
  
• ♫♫  http://www.acparadise.com/acp/display.php?a=67261
  
  
• ♫♫  http://www.cosplaylab.com/cosplayers/detail.asp?memberid=45353
  
  
• ♫♫  http://www.youtube.com/user/ritzykun
  
  
• ♫♫  http://ritzy-kun.deviantart.com/

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Next, is the exciting news that I'm finally attending my first con of the year!!

It's this month, only a few weeks away!! I'm super happy to go and have a cosplay planned.

I'm going as Ittoki Otoya of Uta Pri~ Casual as I only have the wig right now. I will though, be making some other outfits later on. I also plan to cosplay more characters from the show after Ittoki, so I'll be working on them in months.

Currently I'm watching the show before hand to see everything, I'm terribly behind on so many shows xDD

-- ✿-ritzy

[Cosplay and Convention Updates] 6.9.13

--A lot of stuff has been happening with me lately, and I've kinda been in convention want for a while, since BASHCon in February. Being unable to attend both Animarathon, in March, and ColossalCon this weekend, in Sandusky has been slightly hurtful. Both were conventions I wanted to attend, but certain things got in the way of them both. Though some other cons are up and coming soon, and I hope to attend as many as I can!~

--Recently, I've had a few photoshoots for some of my costumes, and I'll post those each later in other posts. This entry is focusing on the upcoming cons in the area, nearby state-wise, and what I'm planning to wear.

Con List!!

June 23rd [Bedford Library Con] - Kaoru Kaidoh
August 24th [International Cosplay Day] - Kaoru Kaidoh
Nov. 2nd MAYBE [Youmacon] - Kaoru Kaidou &/or Guy Cecil [Good Spirits]
Dec. 14-15th [TAGFest] - POSSIBLY Karneval cosplay with my cos partner [ArawnElidd A.K.A Alex] if not, Koga [and frolic as a Wolf in the cold xD]

[Update] // A return to Blogger

Well, it certainly has been a while since my last post. 2011, June. (Though I deleted a few older posts, the last one, that is now gone, was posted then.)
Anyway, I'm back to keep this blog updated and full of interesting cosplay shenanigans.

To start off, I will give an updated run through of this and what it will contain, as I've been sorely absent from it for over a year and a half.

--This blog will contain, but is not limited to (each with their own entry):

• Cosplay Plans
• Construction Notes/Pictures (Whole Costumes)
• Videos
• Convention/Cosplay Even Recaps (With Photos)
• Piece-By-Piece Construction (Single parts versus the whole)
• Cosplay Musings/Rants
• Cosplay Photographs (Of others)
• My Personal Cosplay Photographs
• Cosplay Spotlights (of my older work)

The first new entries in this blog, will simply be recapping a few earlier parties I've attended along with many, many amazing photos. :3

Also, the latest entry I will soon post holds exciting news for my convention wise~ <3

Introduction

Hi there! My name is Ritzy-kun, and I am a growing photographer and cosplayer.


This year I will start my journey as a cosplay photographer and hope to have fun and enjoy every minute. 

FAQ's: 

Why did you become a Cosplayer?

Well, my main inspiration to be a cosplayer came with my love of the fandom of Loveless, upon getting volume one of the manga at the age of 10. (the back says 16+ lol) I slowly developed a love for the main character, and wanted to dress up as him for Halloween that year.

After a few years I found Malindachan on YouTube and watched her cosplay videos and wanted to become more immersed in the world of Cosplay and Conventions. I got back into the Yugioh fandom thanks to her, and Little Kuriboh. :D

In 2009 I went to my first con. with my best friend. Even though it was a one day con. it was still a blast! I saw many amazing costumes and met lots of cool people. After that, my friend Kakumey and I (The friend I attended my first con. with) came up with an idea to make our own cosplay group, Isho-Cosplay, it's home base is on DeviantART and has almost 40 70 members!

Last year I wanted to start on a bunch of costumes, after re-watching Malinda's videos over, and over I became hooked on making costumes from the Yugioh fandom, and even make a fandom OC my alter ego in the Naruto world and cosplay him. I now have 10 30 cosplays done, mostly though thrift stores and closet cosplay.

I went to my second con. in June of 2010, I made tons of new friends and developed stronger bonds through cosplaying with people around in other states and countries as well. I had started on my Yusei Fudo cosplay (Yugioh 5D's) for the con. and had most of it done. My favorite aspect of the costume though is my wig. I put a week and a few days worth of time into it with a friend, and I've gotten many compliments, and some adults have even asked if it was my real hair! xD

Also, in 2009 I got a camera for my birthday, and I immediately started taking pictures of everything. When I saw Katsuya Welller's work I felt compelled to try my hand at cosplay photography as well, loving the aspect of it all, being behind the camera, taking photo for big shoots at cons. and even doing side shootings with friends and getting a 'good job' clap on the back for taking great photos.

As of now I will have been a cosplayer for four years. I will continue to develop and hone my skills in sewing, and creating things for cosplay, continue to hang out and make friends with people who share the same interest, and simply become a better person through it all.

What camera do you use?

I use a GE (General Imaging) Digital Camera C1033.
It's a good camera to start with and I'm working up to getting a better one~

Why Cosplay Photography?

Cosplay has been a bg part of my life fir the past few years now and photography is an undying passion of mine as well. I've seen Katsuya Weller's cosplay photography and was greatly inspired by it, wanting to try it for myself.

(Repost from first question:)

In 2009 I got a camera for my birthday, and I immediately started taking pictures of everything. When I saw Katsuya Welller's work I felt compelled to try my hand at cosplay photography as well, loving the aspect of it all, being behind the camera, taking photo for big shoots at cons. and even doing side shootings with friends and getting a 'good job' clap on the back for taking great photos.