Verification first

Creator and Vendor Verification Schema

This page does not list fictional vendors. It defines what must be verified before any photographer, commissioner, prop maker, wig stylist, shop, or studio appears here.

Categories

Directory Segments

Photos

Cosplay Photographers

Location, editing style, convention availability, shoot packages, and portfolio links.

Costumes

Costume Commissioners

Specialties, lead time, measurement process, alteration policy, and price bands.

Props

Prop Makers

Material expertise, safety rules, shipping limits, convention compliance, and finish quality.

Wigs

Wig Stylists

Cut, lace front, spikes, gravity styles, shipping rules, and repair availability.

Events

Convention Vendors

Local booths, rental services, emergency repairs, prints, and creator meetups.

Studios

Cosplay Studios

Rental sets, lighting, changing spaces, booking policies, and group shoot support.

Booking checklist

What to check before hiring

LocationCity, remote availability, convention travel radius.
SpecialtyClear category, best-fit builds, and unsuitable requests.
PortfolioRecent work, before/after, style tags, and credits.
Price rangeStarting price, average package, rush fees, and deposits.
TimelineLead time, revision process, booking windows, and delivery.
TrustReviews, policies, safety rules, and verified contact path.

Publication gate

What a real listing must include

Identity and portfolio

Public profile, recent examples, cosplay-relevant work, and contact path.

Terms and pricing

Starting price or price band, deposit policy, cancellation policy, revisions, and delivery scope.

Verification notes

Last checked date, source links, review signals, safety limitations, and conflict disclosure.