The Cosplayer and Photographer Podcast | In Front of and Behind the Lens

Peter Voland
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The Cosplayer and Photographer Podcast is for smaller creators who are still learning, improving, and finding their own style. Hosted by Peter Likes Photography, the show covers cosplay, posing, lighting, editing, gear, social media, and what it is really like trying to grow as a creator. Some episodes will offer practical advice from behind the camera, while others will feature honest conversations with cosplayers, photographers, and other creatives about their experiences. You do not need a huge following, expensive gear, or years of experience to be part of the conversation. Whether you are behind the camera, in front of it, or a little of both, this podcast is a place to learn and grow alongside other creators.

  1. Sep 27

    For the Love of the Game | Why We Keep Creating with Paoimages

    Hosted ByPeter Voland https://www.instagram.com/peterlikesphotography/ Special GuestPaoimages https://www.instagram.com/paoimages/What keeps us creating when the numbers, algorithms, and recognition don’t always go our way? In this episode, we talk about the passion behind cosplay, photography, and content creation; and why sometimes the best reason to keep doing something is simply because you love it. We get into creativity, community, social media, personal growth, and the pressures that can come with turning a hobby into something more. At the end of the day, not everything has to be about followers, engagement, or chasing the next milestone. Sometimes you keep showing up for the love of the game.

  2. Sep 22

    More Than the Costume | The Craft Behind Cosplay with Kirakreates

    Hosted by Peter Volandhttps://www.instagram.com/peterlikesphotography/https://www.peterlikesphotography.com  Special GuestKirakreates - https://linktr.ee/KiraKreates Cosplay is much more than wearing a costume. It takes creativity, patience, problem-solving, and a willingness to learn through trial and error. In this episode, I sit down with a talented cosplayer and creator to discuss their journey into cosplay crafting, how their skills have developed, and the work that goes into bringing a character to life. We talk about tackling new projects, learning from mistakes, preparing creations for conventions, and seeing completed cosplays captured through photography. We also discuss social media, sharing creative work online, navigating expectations within the cosplay community, and the advice they would give someone interested in creating their first cosplay.

  3. Sep 20

    More Than Matching Cosplays | Couples That Cosplay

    Hosted by Peter Volandhttps://www.instagram.com/peterlikesphotography/https://www.peterlikesphotography.com  Special GuestsDianahttps://www.instagram.com/the_d1anasaur/ Wolfhttps://www.instagram.com/wolfgang_24o/ In this episode of the Cosplayer and Photographer Podcast, Peter sits down with a cosplay couple to discuss how they each discovered cosplay, developed their own creative identities, and eventually began sharing the experience together. They talk about conventions, creating content, navigating social media, supporting each other’s ideas, and balancing collaboration with maintaining their individuality. It’s a relaxed and honest conversation about creativity, community, relationships, and the connections that can form through cosplay.

  4. Sep 14

    Being a Female Cosplayer Starting Out, Finding Confidence, and Growing in the Community

    Hosted by Peter Volandhttps://www.instagram.com/peterlikesphotography/https://www.peterlikesphotography.com Special Guestshaefaecos - https://www.instagram.com/haefaecos/cinnamobunny - https://www.instagram.com/cinnamobunny/ In this episode, Peter sits down with two female cosplayers for an honest conversation about getting started, growing within the community, and finding confidence along the way. They discuss their early cosplay experiences, attending conventions, building friendships, dealing with social media, and navigating body image, unwanted comments, and the sexualization of cosplayers. The conversation also explores what makes someone feel comfortable during a photoshoot, the qualities they value in a photographer, and how mutual respect can create a better experience for everyone. It is a thoughtful and relatable look at cosplay from the perspective of the people bringing these characters to life.

  5. Sep 7

    Getting Into Cosplay Photography | The Good, the Bad & the Algorithm

    Hosted by Peter Volandhttps://www.instagram.com/peterlikesphotography/https://www.peterlikesphotography.com  Special GuestDarrus - https://www.instagram.com/moonlitriversphotography/ In the first episode of the Cosplayer and Photographer Podcast, Peter sits down with Darrus of Moonlit Rivers Photography to talk about how they both found their way into cosplay photography and what has kept them in it. They get into their early shoots, imposter syndrome, finding a personal style, community drama, social media frustrations, and why follower counts do not always tell the full story. They also talk about the shift toward video content, dealing with Instagram’s algorithm, building real relationships with cosplayers, and why the creative freedom of cosplay photography still makes all the headaches worth it. Episode Notes How Peter and Darrus got started in cosplay photography Early shoots and learning through experience Dealing with imposter syndrome and comparison Finding your own photography style instead of copying others The good and bad sides of the cosplay community Staying out of community drama Why follower counts are often overrated Engagement versus popularity on social media The shift from photography to reels and video content Frustrations with Instagram and changing algorithms Showing more personality online to build trust Working with cosplayers based on creative fit, not follower count Handling negative comments and online harassment Building friendships and lasting connections through cosplay Why cosplay photography is still worth doing

  6. Sep 7

    Good Bye Nerds Adulting, Hello The Cosplayer and Photographer Podcast

    The Cosplayer and Photographer Podcast | In Front of and Behind the Lens

  7. 02/28/2022

    Broughy1322 YouTuber Interview

    NerdsAdulting.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCR1pKRuuENroS-LkLXVuwPatreon: https://patreon.com/nerdsadultingEmail: peter@nerdsadulting.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/pistolpete_napTwitch: https://twitch.tv/pistolpete_naphttps://twitch.tv/wickactualDiscord: https://discord.gg/Py7dmcVAdam Brough/Broughy1322 joins Pete for a discussion about his YouTube journey to success. With over 270K YouTube subscribers, Broughy has cemented himself as the go to for all things related to GTA5 racing. https://www.youtube.com/broughy/abouthttps://broughy.com/https://broughy.com/twitchoverviewhttps://broughy.com/socialmediahttps://www.youtube.com/chokinghazardgamingCreditsProtodome for intro music https://protodome.bandcamp.com/Gaxel for outro music https://soundcloud.com/gaxel

  8. 10/29/2021

    Thrill Kill (PSX) Revisit with Producer Kevin Mulhall

    NerdsAdulting.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/nerdsadultingEmail: peter@nerdsadulting.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/pistolpete_napTwitch: https://twitch.tv/pistolpete_naphttps://twitch.tv/wickactualDiscord: https://discord.gg/Py7dmcVSpecial guest, Kevin Mulhall joins us to discuss the behind scenes story on the most famous game to get cancelled - Thrill Kill!  CreditsProtodome for intro music https://protodome.bandcamp.com/Gaxel for outro music https://soundcloud.com/gaxel

    Thrill Kill (PSX) Revisit with Producer Kevin Mulhall
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The Cosplayer and Photographer Podcast is for smaller creators who are still learning, improving, and finding their own style. Hosted by Peter Likes Photography, the show covers cosplay, posing, lighting, editing, gear, social media, and what it is really like trying to grow as a creator. Some episodes will offer practical advice from behind the camera, while others will feature honest conversations with cosplayers, photographers, and other creatives about their experiences. You do not need a huge following, expensive gear, or years of experience to be part of the conversation. Whether you are behind the camera, in front of it, or a little of both, this podcast is a place to learn and grow alongside other creators.

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