To our dismay, the artist and author Marjane Satrapi has passed away. As she wrote, ordinary Americans and Iranians have more in common with each other than we do with either of our governments, which have far too much in common with each other. We honor her memory and oppose the war.

Shining some Starfire on your doom scrolling. Taken back at Katsucon this year. Cosplayer - danikcaraee on IG Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #starfire #starfirecosplay #katsucon #sexycosplay #dccomics

Gloria here, sharing some beautifully atmospheric shots by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social from the March @costumeandcamera.bsky.social meetup at Congressional Cemetery. I really get a mood of Max in a Vienna church from these photos. #maxliebermann #viennablood #cosplayphotography #costumeandcamera

Rain cutting through the silence. No armor, just instinct. Cosplayer - cosmic_lils (IG) #metroid #samus #zerosuitsamus #nintendo #metroidcosplay

Our Pirate Eevee group made it out of group chat! We got the photos back from our Sunsetdragon pirate group at MAGfest and look how cute we all look! Photography by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social Designs by @sunsetdragon.bsky.social (cosplayer credits nested!)

Cat's out of the bag! I'll be heading to my very first Oz-Con this April. I'll be presenting panels on embroidery and foam armor, and can't wait to see folks there! Photographer Credits: @amiephotos.bsky.social , @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social @munchkin_photos_by_heather

MAGFest 2026 was such an amazing weekend and reminded me why it’s one of my favorite conventions.I took part in two group cosplays this year, both based on @_sunsetdragon_ Eeveelutions. One tapestry-themed group and one pirate group. I always love being part of groups at cons! I

I'm running out of time; I didn't start early enough! xD Posting my favorite cosplay photos from 2025 in no particular order until the new year: I got to take a Katsucon marble photo this year! 刀剣乱舞 cos .5 📸: @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Due to the government shutdown we are moving our November event to Waterfront Park, Alexandria. We apologize for the inconvenience. 2. Calendars are available for pre-order and 2026 subscriptions are available for purchase! Visit shop.dccosplayphotoshoots.org for both

This town... there's something... wrong with it. ✨ Cosplayer - thedeadlymermaid on IG 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #silenthill #bobbleheadnurse #silenthillnurse

Happy Campaign 4 Day! Let's see where this new Critical Role era is gonna take us! Celebrating with some of my fav CR cosplays: Vex, Keyleth, and Laudna! Can't wait to add Yasha into this mix! Photos by @dcmcosplay.bsky.social @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social @aleestudios.bsky.social

🚨📸 Signal boost - calling all Cosplay PHOTOGRAPHERS 🚨📸 Baltimore Comic Con is returning with its Cosplay Photography Contest to showcase and spotlight the talent behind the camera! Registration and full details over at: baltimorecomiccon.com/cosplay-phot... #baltimorecomiccon

I love the smell of consequences in the morning. Thank you, @dragoncon.org

New Aerith photo in the life stream (or rain studio). ✨ Cosplayer - Swordlilycosplay on IG 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #ff7 #ff7cosplay #cosplay #aerith #aerithcosplay #finalfantasy #finalfantasycosplay

Electricity goes in, blast comes out. Tough deciding on just one photo while editing, when there are too many good ones ☺️ ✨ Cosplayer - Feralspacegirl on IG #starlight #starlightcosplay #theboys #theboyscosplay #rainstudio #rainphotoshoot

Waiting on the shores of Besaid Island from the early morning beach photoshoot. Cosplayer - Swordlilycosplay on IG Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #yuna #yunacosplay #finalfantasyx #finalfantasyxcosplay #summoneryuna #beachphotoshoot

Here's one @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social took of my sister and I at convention where we cosplayed the concept art version of Dee Dee from Batman Beyond. This was one I made from scratch for both of us.

Wearing Critical Role armor cosplays in the wrong season...yep, that's one par! ✨ Cosplayers - the_engineers_cosplay on IG 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social 🏙️ Event - dccosplayphoto #criticalrole #criticalrolecosplay #keyleth #keylethcosplay #vexahlia #vexahliacosplay #armorcosplay

I'm usually very unsure of my body in costumes like this, but it's comfy feeling and the boots make me feel powerful. There's always stuff I feel I could have done better Photography by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social and @munchkin_photos_by_heather Patterns by @pretzlcosplay

Serving up some Fairy Tail hallshot from Katsucon ✨Cosplayers - Monstercindy_ & Reckedrryyaann on IG #katsucon #fairytail #anime #animecosplay #juvia #juviacosplay

Making those cinematic Yuna shots 📸😉 Cosplay by Swordlilycosplay on IG #yuna #finalfantasyx #yunacosplay

Happy anniversary to FFX and showcasing the 6am Yuna beach photoshoot with Swordlilycosplay 😁 #finalfantasy #cosplay #yunacosplay #finalfantasyx #cosplayphotoshoot #videogames

Posting some hallshots from Katsucon. Been a minute since posting photos, though much is uploaded on my website. ✨ Cosplayer & design by - Sunset Dragon 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social 💁 Wig by - Sayakatcosplay #alastor #katsucon #katsucon2025 #hazbinhotel #alastorcosplay

Year of the Tiger at Magfest photos, another round! I put so much work into this costume, but it is something so niche, it not super recognizable. But that's okay! I enjoy the process :D Photography by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social Design by @uekuraeku.bsky.social

"...I don't wanna be talented if it's gonna creep people out." ✨ Cosplayer - @coralinx_cosplay on IG 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #cosplay #futaba #futabasakura #persona5 #futabacosplay #videogamescosplay #persona5cosplay

For the final con of July, let's go for Metrocon 's lineup! Since this is Florida (and the updates are all all done) Pirate Eevee is coming back, along with Strawberry Shortcake and Cruella (since she did so well in the heat). See y'all there! Photography by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social

I had the idea to try and do a tiny bit of old age makeup for Winifred since I know my usual makeup leans more younger looking (I still surprise people when they learn my age!) I was also super lucky to have @ladyikaricosplay.bsky.social as my Billy <3 Photography by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social

A month away, you know what time it is? Lineup time! Here's who I'll be bringing with me to Connecticon next month! Cruella and Chun-li continue to be popular, but I'm swapping Pirate Eevee (as I do a few upgrades) for the newly upgraded Strawberry shortcake!

Been in a Final Fantasy mood since Magic the Gathering releasing the collab set this week. Looking backing to some inspiring works 📸☺️ ✨ Cosplayer - @dragonsinparis on IG 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social 🏙️ Event - @dccosplayphoto 👘 Design by - @hannahartwork.bsky.social #aerith

Watch the slow motion: it appears to me that the officers discuss the photographer and reporter before the one on the end fires on them (it looks to me like he's aiming at the camera, not the reporter, but you decide)

Another shot of my Marcille from Brookside Gardens My hip/waist measurement shrunk a bit post-surgery. Rather than re-adjust the waistband on the pants, I tried to make a modesty skirt, but it didn't stop my pants from slipping 😅 Design @sunsetdragon.bsky.social 📸 by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social

Been a while since Magfest and I've gotten a bit distracted. But got some Ladybug photos to share! This was definitely a case of enjoying the making more than wearing. But while I may not like "me" in the photos, I really liked how the costume came out. Photography by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social

This Memorial Day weekend, the best way to honor the soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice is to honor and protect the freedoms and the democracy they died for.

Last con announcement for a while, but definitely not the least! I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be a guest at MetroCon this July in Tampa! Catch me there for cosplay panels, judging the contest, and showing off my embroidery demo. I can’t wait to see everyone! #Metrocon #Metrocon2025 #MetroconFL

First post surgery cosplay! I'm still quite a bit swollen and bloated, but each day, I'm slowly getting back to myself. While my stamina wasn't enough for the whole event, it's more than I've done since surgery. Design by @sunsetdragon.bsky.social Photography by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social

When getting up waaayyyy to early to do a "sunset" style photoshoot...but you live on the East Coast. Some silliness behind the scenes from recent FFX Yuna photoshoot. #yuna #photoshoot #cosplay #finalfantasyx #yunacosplay #cosplayphotoshoot #beach

I made an inspirational greeting card with a spinning Ken Masters. So to all those frustrated out there: "Don't give up because I am... Shoryuken do it!"

Huge shoutout to @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social for this amazing shot of my #Urbosa from #MAGfest2025

Sailing into the weekend -- do you have any fun plans? photo credit: @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social

HERO vs ZERO I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore. #SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸

First look at the Magic The Gathering Final Fantasy Commander Decks! Which is your favourite? #mtg #magicthegathering

Oh, you know. Here, there, chasing down dead ends. And guess what? They're not all dead. ✨ Cosplayer - @stellachuu.bsky.social 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #katsucon #jinx #arcane #leagueoflegends #cosplay #jinxcosplay #paintthetownblue

My love for Borderlands was my valentine 😄💥 ✨ Cosplayer - @jessilyncupcake.bsky.social 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #katsucon #cosplay #borderlands #borderlands4 #borderlandscosplay

Now is a wonderful time to tell y'all this is EXACTLY what vendor insurance is for. This is the one we use for our booth and it literally covers shit like this. www.actinsurance.com

I pray the rock is never rolled away. I pray that which was buried remains buried, insensate, in perpetual rest, with closed eye and stilled brain. 💀 ✨ Cosplayer - katofdiamonds 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #magfest #harrowhark #lockedtomb #cosplay

Working on my night/low-light hallshots. Starting off some of the ones from MAGfest, before getting backlogged with Katsucon around the corner! ✨ Cosplayer - Hanni Banni Cosplay 📸 Photographer - @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social #bepo #onepiececosplay #magfest #cosplay #bepocosplay #magfest2025

I’m super excited to let you all know that I’ll be judging the Hall Costume Contest at @zenkaikon.com 2025! It’s happening March 20-23 at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, PA! Photography by @aleestudios.bsky.social @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social and @amiephotos.bsky.social

Some more General making sure the settlements are getting the help they need. Photos by @bradbehlesphoto.bsky.social and taken at a @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social event. Pipboy 3d files by YTec3d, combat armor pattern by @sksprops (insta) #Fallout4 #FalloutTV #Fallout #cosplay #FalloutCosplay

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