Photography Events


AAC Cosplay Group Photoshoot
Photoshoots will all be held outside (Weather Permitting) in Stanton Plaza, the area in front of the hotel on the grass and brick. In case of bad weather, shoots will be held inside. 

2026 Group Photoshoot Schedule
FRIDAY PHOTOSHOOT EVENT LINK
12:00 PM Umamusume Facebook event link
2:00 PM Gachiakuta Facebook event link
3:00 PM ATLUS Games (Persona, etc) Facebook event link
3:30 PM The Chosens/SMOSH Facebook event link
SATURDAY
11:00 AM Blue Lock Facebook event link
2:00 PM Undertale/Deltarune Facebook event link
3:00 PM JoJo's Bizzare Adventure Facebook event link
3:30 PM Danmei/Baihe Facebook event link
4:00 PM Bungo Stray Dogs Facebook event link
5:00 PM Fire Emblem Facebook event link
SUNDAY
11:30 AM Bungo Stray Dogs Facebook event link
12:00 PM Witch Hat Atelier  


 
Photo Studio with NERD CALIBER
NERD CALIBER is back taking free photos of cosplayers!

The photo studio is located by the Manga Library
2025 Nerd Caliber Photo Suite Album

 

Annual Photo Contest 
With this years theme being Glitz and Glamour,  We want to see your best fantasy and dazzling cosplay photo records! Whether it's a vibrant and colorful idol character, magical and beautiful characters like Frieren, or elegant and luxurious costume characters like Sailor Moon...the possibilities are endless


PLEASE READ the Rules for this year's contest:

  • This is a photo contest, Entries are made by the photographer with the permission of the cosplayer to be showcased in our gallery at con. If you are a cosplayer and think one of your photos taken of you should be entered, have the photographer enter that photo in the contest. 
  • If you are a cosplayer and a photographer, you are allowed to enter your photography work.
  • Two photo entries allowed per participant. Must fill out a form for each photo entered.
  • You do not have to be present at the convention to win an award. Winners and awards will be announced and awarded at closing ceremony and then posted on the AAC Facebook Page after con closes. Absent winners will be notified by e-mail.
  • This is a family friendly event. The con has the right to refuse an entry if any photos are not considered appropriate. Photos of nudity,  depiction of sexual manor, major violence,  or discrimination against anyone will not be accepted and entrant will be notified.
  • All entries must be in by July 25th, 2026, 11:59 PM. This is to ensure photos are sent off to printing, matting, and labeling on time.

If you have any other questions, contact the Photo Director at sakurayumephoto@gmail.com

THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK!

 

Previous 2025 Winners

2025 photo contest winnerweb