Anyone is welcome to take photos at the convention, but if you intend to charge people and cosplayers for photoshoots, then for their protection, we require you to purchase a photographer badge. The purpose of the application process is to verify your service as legitimate, not to judge quality of work.
When purchasing your photographer badge, please ensure that you fill out all fields so we can advertise you appropriately below.
When purchasing your photographer badge, please ensure that you fill out all fields so we can advertise you appropriately below.
- Multi-Day convention badge.
- Once purchased, you may make one promotional post in our cosplay Facebook group.
- Not All-Access: This badge does not grant unrestricted access. We are working on securing front-row access for photographers at the masquerade, but final placement is determined by cosplay coordinators.
- No Authority Over Attendees: You cannot force attendees to move from an area. However, most are courteous and will likely comply if asked politely.
- Indoors, one light stand is allowed, with a 42” reflector limit. Clamp lights with non-marking rubberized grips are permitted. Outdoor shoots are unrestricted.
- No inverter-powered lights in indoor or outdoor water parks.
- No battery packs in the water.
- Equipment is allowed on walkways and sidewalks but must be moved if needed for accessibility.
- No lights or stands in pools or water. Keep all equipment on surrounding decks/ground.
- The Kalahari drone policy strictly prohibits drones.