This was my very first time shooting cosplay. It was 2019, and I didn’t have the best gear, but I had the drive to tell stories through my camera.
I explored different angles and locations to capture not just the costume or the character, but the essence of a warrior at peace.
It was a challenge… but also a memory that marked a turning point in my journey as a photographer.
I wanted to take Asuna out of her virtual world and place her in a real one, surrounded by nature, water, and natural light. No studio, no flashes… just me, the camera, and the moment.
Camera: Canon 400D
Lenses: 18-55; 50 f1.8; 70-300