MCM Comic con
- by AshleyGPhotography
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- 14 Jul, 2024
24th - 26th May
MCM Comic Con is an event where loads of creators can be themselves without any problem being classed as strange or anything of that kind. The cosplay community is a community no one can beat because they are all there for the same reason to show off their creations and have a good time and they all show so much respect to us photographers it is crazy over the weekend I had so many people from all over the world come to me for a shoot and it was fantastic, yeah I am not fully on board with all the cosplay and quite new but they still come over and don't mind me asking questions and I have built some amazing friendships with most of the creators I have met over time.
FRIDAY
This day is always a meet-up start day for all fellow photographers to meet up again and catch up but it is also good for everyone to meet and organise the weekend ahead with shoots and that so yeah Friday can be quiet but also busy meeting all the people you haven't met for the year
or since the last event. For me, it is normally year after year and I get to see the Irish and Swedish there are a few groups from those countries that love shooting with me, and I feel so happy but also shocked every year.
SATURDAY (The Mad Day)
This day is always one of the busiest days of the weekend It is crazy with people in the thousands coming through the doors and outside doors is a bit of a no go so I do try to stay outside all day because you can't swing a cat in there some times and also bring resources for yourself and whoever is coming unless if you like queuing for a long time then go for it don't say I have not been warned. Saturday is still an amazing day but it can be so overwhelming it's crazy. Even when I am outside in my area I have to have breaks thanks to other fellow photographers
vizrodmedia and cecaptureyephotography . Thanks to them we all get breaks and time to rest and reframe ourselves. To then get ready for the next mad rush of cosplayers. We have our regulars that come and make sure we have eaten and are ok keep us calm and collective what is so amazing to have. Overall on a Saturday, it is just a mad day for everyone from cosplayers to photographers to even the public.
Sunday (The Final Push )
Sunday is a lovely chilled nice relaxing day not too busy It is when everyone is tiered in pain from the last two days mentally or physically it is crazy normally photographers have a slow morning a bit of a mid-day rush then a slow stage again and then at the end have a bit of a final shoot. Sunday seems to be more for also people who didn't come the Saturday because of how mad that gets so they come on one of the calmest days of the weekend.
Overall
The weekend is fun and all go go go inside and out, I met new people and old friends across the world had a load of amazing feedback and sent out a load of photos what is always amazing to do. Here are a couple reviews I had that made me feel so happy with the job I done.
Littlemissanniekins
" This is the first time I've shot with Ashley and he was an absolute sweetheart! I went to con solo this year, so it was a bit daunting heading outside on my own! But I bumped into Ashley and he was lovely! He made me feel super comfortable and we had such a laugh! He also took some epic shots, so I'm looking forward to working with him again in the future! 😊"
valkyrie_of_berk
"The photographer was very kind. It was my first time at a convention and I was afraid to ask for photos but Ashley was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable during the shoot! They turned out incredible, I especially appreciate how much the colours were brought to life. He´s so talented! Thank you so much for your amazing work and skill!"
Here is the top five in the table so lets just see how it goes
- Kyle Ryde
- Tommy Bridewell
- Glenn Irwin
- Danny Kent
- Ryan Vickers
