The Fantasy Season is Upon Us
Our recent blog about Steampunk generated a lot of interest and seems to lead right into the upcoming months where fantasy becomes real events we can visit. King Richard’s Faire is in full swing, the Connecticut Renaissance Faire starts soon, Halloween is just around the corner, and the Rhode Island Comic-Con is following shortly after. There is no shortage of reasons to don the attire of your favorite fantasy or cosplay character. For many people, this is not a one day or holiday fun dress-up, but a style choice that they blend into their everyday lives.
No matter your role-play character choice, it’s definitely the time of year to take a chance and check out at least one of these events. Many of the people involved in these events spend a year or more perfecting their attire, make-up and mannerisms. This is a hobby for some but a serious lifestyle for others.
If you have ever attended a Renaissance Faire you are probably familiar with the actors who are in full character for their time period. Not only are they dressed for the part, but speaking in the language style appropriate for the time or place the faire represents. They are very serious about their faire and want everyone to have the best time possible. They do their best to fully immerse their visitors in the experience.
At the first faire I attended, a gentleman approached me yelling “Young man!” and I started moving out of the way when he then loudly asked why as a woman I was wearing “man’s attire” – Jeans and shirt. I learned quickly how to play along with the fun and joke back and had an amazing time. I was able to eat more than I should, shop period clothes, jewelry and accessories and have a great time with some cross-bow type devices made to shoot mini marshmallows!
Halloween parties are always fun and a great excuse to get dressed up and spend time with friends. Halloween celebrations have changed drastically since its inception but today it’s generally celebrated as a time to go trick-or-treating, have parties, put on costumes and just have an all-around fun time! So no matter how you celebrate it, make sure you are capturing the moment with pictures. These will let you look back, smile, laugh and remember the fun.
If Comic-Con events are more your style, you are in luck! The Rhode Island Comic-Con in November will have the last New England appearance of Stan Lee! Born in 1922, Stan Lee, former President and Chairman of Marvel Comics, is the creator of Spiderman, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor, the X-Men and many other fictional characters. Many of these characters have been re-born to new generations with the resurgence of comic character based movies. True followers of these events spend countless hours perfecting their costumes and makeup. There are costume contests, and even the opportunity to apply to get married at the event! It is an expectation that there will be professional photographers at events like Comic-Con to take pictures of people in costume and even some to take your picture with one of the celebrities at the event. With so much happening and so many people in costume, you can’t help but have a great time while you’re there!
So if any of these events fit your idea of fun, check them out, have a blast and maybe even get dressed up in character to join in the festivities. And don’t forget to get your picture taken to immortalize this moment!!
If you already have or are planning a spectacular costume and would like to have professional images taken, keep a look-out for our upcoming Fall Campaign announcement!! Here’s a hint – our theme this year is “The Costume Party”. More details to be announced in the next few days! Our Newsletter members will be the first to get all the details!
As always, if you have a topic you would like covered or want to contact us about setting up a photo session, maybe even in costume? Contact Us to schedule your session now!
- King Richard’s Faire – Every Saturday and Sunday plus Columbus Day from Sept. 1st through October 21st, 2018 in Carver, MA
- CT Renaissance Faire – Every Saturday and Sunday plus Columbus Day in October in North Haven, CT
- Rhode Island Comic-Con – November 2nd- 4th,2018 at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI
- For the Pinup or Rockabilly enthusiasts don’t forget the New England Shakeup #6 Sept. 28, 2018 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, Sturbridge, MA
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- What Should I Wear for My Photo Shoot? - October 3, 2017
