Cosplay has grown into a HUGE global hobby over the years, but getting started is often much easier than people expect, even though it can look intimidating to start!

If you’re curious about cosplay or thinking about trying it yourself, here’s a look at what the term means, where the hobby came from, and how people get started.

Selfie Lab in Vancouver invited me in to try their private studio for a 60 minute cosplay photoshoot, and I’ll be honest, I wasn’t totally sure what to expect. No photographer.
Just me, a clicker, and full creative control. Which is either a dream… or total chaos lol. Spoiler: it ended up being…

Let's work together to make sure everyone feels safe and included in this awesome hobby! In this blog I go into where "cosplay in not consent" originated from, why it's important, and how we can practice it in the cosplay community!