Hey there! CVFTA just visited another convention. This time it was a new smaller convention in Rockford, Illinois called "Anime Apocalypse" that happened from the 21st to 23rd of December at a hotel called the Clock Tower Resort. Maybe you can see the Mayan calendar doomsday reference there? We are still alive, so that didn't pan out for the doomsday theorists, but we did have a nice convention to attend and my photos taken there will be appreciated instead of burned in an apocalyptic world ending cinder.
Anyways, I enjoyed the convention and will certainly be back next year (maybe under a different convention name this time?) if it turns into a reoccurring thing. For me, it is close enough that I don't have to fork out the expense of a room, which is great. Not often does that happen, but it is a welcome occurrence. I was able to attend at least a few hours of all three days.
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Friday General
Cosplay Auction
Saturday General
Cosplay Contest
Sunday General
The convention was one of the smaller ones I had been to, but it still had a nice turnout.
I took a considerable number of cosplay photos and I also attended a few panels and events. The links to all of the photos are above, but here are a few highlights of the convention:
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I met a few members of the photography group called The Enthusiasts that had a photo booth setup. A nice group of people. Check them out at conventions for photos if you get the chance.
I attended a few panels and events such as the cosplay auction for PAWS benefit, cosplay contest, cosplay photography, Robotech, prop safety and etiquette, foam sword battles, Super Tokusatsu, and intermediate cosplay construction. All of them were interesting and worth checking out.
Probably the best part of the convention, besides being a short drive for me, was the staff. They were polite and hassle free. I never once had any issues and was able to photograph things like the cosplay auction without any restriction. It was a pleasant change from larger conventions.
Edit:
Here is my convention photography article on this convention.
Here is also a video I put together about my photography there:
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