Tokyo Otaku Mode Feature

Before I forget about this achievement, I'd like to put it in writing.

Tokyo Otaku Mode is a website that is all about sharing Japanese Otaku Culture to the world.

They report on everything 'otaku' including figures, nendoroids, manga, anime, cosplay and otaku conventions all over the world.

As of now, they are running on their Alpha Version. So if you visit their site, you'll most probably be asked to sign up or something and wait for a few days to be confirmed.

I, on the other hand, am very lucky to have been discovered, contacted and asked to be a special member of the website. I agreed immediately.

Ever since I got in, I started posting my works on cosplay photography and recently, T.O.M.'s facebook page featured "8 Great Cosplays" from the cosplay submissions in their website.

One of the photos is mine.

I am very proud to say that Ikumi Ces' cosplay of Gumi Matryoshka Version was included in the album. This goes to show how awesome her cosplay is!

To close this, I'd like to thank T.O.M. for this feature and to Ces for working with me on this photo. 

Here are links you guys should visit!

Tokyo Otaku Mode: http://otakumode.com/

Tokyo Otaku Mode Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/tokyootakumode

Ikumi Ces portfolio: http://ikumi00.deviantart.com/ 

My FB fanpage: http://facebook.com/shutterpuppy

Thanks for reading! :D

Sheetstorm Studios Interview

It's been years since this interview at Sheetstorm Studios' studio at Cagayan de Oro City was done!

Time flies.

Watching this video has made me realize how far I've come as a cosplay photographer.

Would like to do a shoutout to Sheetstorm Studios and thank you once again for conducting this interview and for always supporting Zhel's and my endeavors!

Davao Cosplayers Showcase

Shutterpuppy Photography -  Davao Cosplayers

Cosplayer: Zhel Guiral  Location: SM City, Davao

HQ Version Link: 

Thanks to Miss Alodia Gosiengfiao and Myrtle Gail Sarrosa, the term cosplay is known to almost everyone in the Philippines. But cosplay is more than Alodia or Myrtle, it's more than posing for photographers, more than the fame you get if you cosplay, more than the money you win from contests.

Cosplay is an art.

Having been in the Davao cosplay scene ever since it started in the city, I've met all kinds of cosplayers. There are those who are passionate about it, there are those who are in it for the fame, there are those who are in it to be someone else for a day or two, and others just want to be taken photos of.

No matter the reason for cosplay, there are more and more people who are into it now.

This isn't just a Japan thing. Not just a Philippines thing. It's world-wide. But let me focus on the cosplayers of Davao for this first ever post.

Davao cosplayers are awesome. There is just so much talent here. And with my photography I hope to showcase just how good Davao cosplayers are. 

So here are a few photos of Davao Cosplayers I've had the privilege to take photos of.

Cosplayers: Zhel Guiral as Sheryl Nome (left) and Emi Amane as Ranka Lee (Right)  Location: People's Park

 [LEFT] Cosplayer: Mitch Medina as Dream of Doll  Location: Ateneo De Davao High School  [RIGHT] Cosplayer: Gabby Nisperos as Zafina  Location: G-Mall, The Peak

 [LEFT] Cosplayer: Kira Crimson as Leo  Location: G-Mall, The Peak  [RIGHT] Cosplayer: Emi Amane as Amulet  Location: Davao Old Airport Runway

Cosplayer: Shinji Ryuu as Clare Awakened Being  Location: I forgot the name (-__-'')

Cosplayer: Ikumi Ces as Gumi, Matryoshka  Location: Beside Banana Berry

See how awesome our cosplayers are? These are only some of the awesome cosplayers here in Davao. I'll be uploading and featuring more in the future.

If you guys get the chance to join a cosplay event, don't pass it up! You'll see more of the awesomeness (above) and more!

Also, if you see me... Don't hesitate to say "Hi!" or "Yo!" or "Wassaaaaaaap?", whichever floats your boat. I might give you a cos-card if I have any on my person when you do greet me.

See you guys around!

*Note: All photos taken by me. Please do not take them and use them on any other sites. If you want to feature them, please contact me first. E-Mail is to your left. Thank you.*