Welcome to Onion Cosplay Photography!
My name is Amanda, but Onion works just as well if that’s easier. I’m a freelancer based in New Jersey, but I attend a number of conventions through the northeast and mid-Atlantic.
I attended my first con in 2008 and was dazzled by everyone cosplaying on day one. Having done a lot of theater in my childhood, the idea of expressing fandom through portraying your favorite characters immediately captured me. So, I wasted no time in assembling a “casual” cosplay out of my own clothes for day two and never looked back.
Though I never had the chance to formally pursue it past a course in high school, I’ve also had a long-time interest in photography (and art in general, but I never had much fine skill with my hands). It wasn’t until I starting taking photos of friends’ cosplays on an old point-and-shoot, however, that I realized I could combine my passions for artistry and fandom into something greater…
Thus, Onion Cosplay Photography was born! And has been going strong since Anime USA 2015.
My priority as an artist for hire is to help you feel AWESOME. No matter size, race or any other element of physical appearance, everyone has their unique beauty. Through my photography and post-processing, I aim to bring out your best self — WITHOUT changing you — and meld that with the character you are cosplaying to create images you, my client, are excited about.
If you are interested in working together, here are the conventions I anticipate attending in 2020:
Magfest
Zenkaikon
Castle Point Anime Convention
AnimeNEXT
Colossalcon East
I also have limited availability for on-location photoshoots; please use my contact form to inquire.
Thank you so much for your interest in Onion Cosplay Photography! ♡