JEFF JENKINS.
Lighting, and how to work with cosplayers
Most photography teaching covers gear and lighting. Far less covers how to work with a cosplayer respectfully: consent, communication, credit. I teach both, because on a convention floor they're the same skill. For cosplayers learning to self-shoot at home, and for photographers who want to get better at this.
What I teach
Convention panels & presentations
Live talks at conventions, including a convention panel on the ethics of working with cosplayers, paired with practical lighting and a tethered live demo.
Private lighting instruction
One-on-one, hands-on training built around what you're stuck on: tethered demos, real setups, and direct feedback.
Small-group workshops
The same hands-on lighting and session training for a few people at once.
Portfolio critiques
A tethered, think-out-loud review of your work, with specific notes on light, posing, and the edit.
Photographer ethics & convention etiquette
The part most teaching skips: consent, communication, and credit on a busy convention floor.
Event organizer inquiries
Programming a con or organizing a group shoot? Invite me to speak, demo, or teach.
Who it's for
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Inquire about teaching or training
Tell me what you're stuck on, or join the education list and I'll reach out as group critiques and lighting breakdowns come together.