Ed Talks About Podcast

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about why photographers don't and shouldn't charge for their photography skills at a comic con.  Ever wondered why you don't usually get charged by photographers at comic con? This week, Ed unpacks the reasons behind this convention, from the official rules and ethical considerations to the potential pitfalls of charging against the grain. We'll even touch upon...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about...well...anything. This is an unplanned, unscripted chat with Charlotte of Charlotte Wollrych Photography and CJ of CJ the Geek. After a long rambling session, we discuss my birthday celebrations, our approaches to taking photos on a shoot, and whether audience members at panels should be allowed to share emotional stories with the guest. Feat: Charlotte W...

Hello Everyone This week, Ed talks about how his guest got started in cosplay photography and the changes they've seen over the years. They chat about how they got into it, what it was like to get cosplayers' details and share photos, how much the convention scene has changed, the challenges cosplay photographers face, and a lot more. Feat:  Kevin Pack  //  Instagram  //  Twitter  //  Facebook  //...

Hello Everyone This week, Ed talks about the "Food And Cosplay Room 101". We chat about what they would place in my imaginary FnC Room 101 of things they would put from cosplay, photography, food and many more. Find out who wanted to put into our FnC Room 101, "idolizing certain cosplayers", "understanding what the body limits of people" and "...dust!" Let us know what you would put in my FnC Room...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Safety is the Excel Centre still a good place to get your photo taken. Recently one event had taken steps to restrict and limit where photographers can take photos with cosplayers and my guests discuss if these are acceptable terms and the reasons behind it. Feat: Shill Photography   Twitter  //  Instagram  & bigfootphotos1912  Instagram  //  TikTok Music...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Safety when working with Photographers at a comic con, studio or on location. We discuss some safety concerns when working with a photographer should they have bad vibes/actions. We also chatted about the incident which developed several weeks back from a post from the user who first raised concerns which has now been deleted the post. Feat:  Charlotte Woo...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Reviewing Megaconlive London in 2025 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We chatted about the improvement to the number of stalls, the number of attendees, the lack of food trucks, any issues with security, the organisation and more. Feat: Tasogare Cosplay  Instagram  //  Twitter Music credit – Hotshot, produced by  Scott Holmes To s...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about 2025. Another solo episode where I share some of my thoughts on the future of my brands, social media, more content being shared on Patreon and why some of these objectives I have set for myself are not New Year's Resolution...and there is a reason for that! Music credit – Hotshot, produced by  Scott Holmes

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about 2024. We take a trip down memory lane and talk about the activities that he was involved in. He shares all the experience, fun, and pleasures from comic con, photoshoots on both photography brands, personal activities, and much more.    Music credit – Hotshot, produced by  Scott Holmes

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Reviewing MCM Birmingham 2024 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We discuss the Perks of Priority Entry, the placement of Pop Asia next to the catering, the layout of the comic con, the special 18+ event and many more. Feat: Celery Moon Designs  Instagram  //  Twitter & bigfootphotos1912  Instagram  //  TikTok Music credit – Hotshot...

Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about Am I Wrong with this opinion? We discuss some of our views about the cosplay community and see if our views are wrong such as photographers should stop bending the rules at comic cons, the double standards when AI is involved in social media trends and making NFSW cosplay based on underage characters. Tiktok Video of Ben Affleck reflecting on the use...

I've been incredibly busy with both day work and trying to catch up with the photography backlog, so here is a Podcast Extra released on my Patreon earlier this year. Ed talks about "Disability Within The Cosplay Community".  In that episode, we chat about how my guest makes preparations, incorporating many tricks to deal with a weekend of comic con and cosplayer with regards to their disabilities...

I've been incredibly busy with both day work and trying to catch up with the photography backlog, so here is a Podcast Extra released on my Patreon earlier this year.  In this episode, we chat about the "Tomb Raider Story" which I was meant to tell in a previous podcast extra. Hear how 'stupid' Eddie was. Feat: LPC Photography  Instagram  //  Twitter  //  Facebook

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about Reviewing MCM London in October 2024 by discussing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of the event. We chatted about the merger of the two events of EGX and MCM, the increase in interactive stalls, is MCM London bigger and better compared to other events and we chatted about the photographer not being allowed to shoot outside the barriers. If you want to see t...

Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about Red Flags in the Cosplayer and Photographers.  We take turns between my guest and me to bring up a Red Flag point and discuss the validity and reason why it is a Red Flag to be aware of.  Feat: Whatsername's Cosplay  Instagram  //  Twitter Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by  Scott Holmes Artwork by  khemmings94 To support my podcast, please visit...

Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about going to MCM London Comic Con as a Photographer.  We chat about why they decided to go, what the expectations of the event were, their experience during the event, what preparation they would do if they went again and much more. Feat: bigfootphotos1912 Instagram // TikTok Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by  Scott Holmes Artwork by  khemmings94 To...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about himself. He thought it was a good time to go over some of the events he's attended and talk about the behind-the-scenes thoughts about that event since the last time he did a Dear Diary episode. There have been some exciting events he's waiting for you to listen to. Next episode we'll be back to normal service. Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by  Scot...

Hello Everyone In this episode, Ed Talks about how important location is at a comic con or on location. We discuss if photographers scout the venue at a comic con, do cosplayers care about the location during a comic con photo, with Generative AI available to replace background is there a need for the perfect location, and much more. Feat: Librali  Instagram  //  Twitter  //  Twitch & LPC Photogra...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed is still in holiday mode, so this week's Ed talks about "Your Lie In April". My guest and I discussed what this show both in anime and stage show meant to us, why we became obsessed with it, the emotional damage it gave us and many more. Feat: Leyley Cosplay  Instagram  //  TikTok  //  Twitter Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by  Scott Holmes Artwork by  khemmings...

In Eddies absence Charlotte 's taken over the Ed Talks About podcast with Tom ( Clicks__83 ) to talk all things comic con shooting. From shooting styles to elitism in the community and our inspirations or gear recommendations, join us on this surprisingly-useful-information-packed podcast! Must have product:  Ugee graphics tablet - https://shop.ugee.com/en-gb?srsltid=AfmBOoqPbclEBzdvNbuVaHVf-Twjvg...

Hello Everybody   This week, Ed talks about…..nothing. That's right Ed isnt here this week.   Previous guest CJ takes control and discusses creating content and working with brands. Ever wanted to know the do's and don'ts of collaborations? CJ brings on guests Tabitha Lyons (@ artyfakes ) and Emma Lilico (@ emma.lilico ) to discuss the best way to get started. Music credit – Neon Nights, produced...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about "Are Comic Con Safe?" My guest and I discussed if my guest has any creepy experiences at events, whether it only affects female cosplayers, whether working with photographers changes any dymanics, do you get treated differently if you are a spicy content creator and many more. NBC News - 14 arrested in San Diego Comic-con sex-trafficking sting https://www....

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about "Those Controversial Cosplays". My guest and I discussed what is a controversial cosplay, whether there is a time and place for it, whether the community self-police controversial cosplay and many more. Feat: Tasogare Cosplay  Instagram  //  Twitter Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by  Scott Holmes Artwork by  khemmings94 To support my podcast, please...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about...well...anything, this is an unplanned, unscripted chat with Lydia of Celery Moon Design and Siobhan of Shill Photography. We chat about (*we do eventually get to these topics), we talk about shutting down FnC Website, where we are in life and Fantasy Forest. Feat: Celery Moon Designs  Instagram  //  Twitter  &  Shill Photography   Twitter  //  Instagram...

Hello Everybody This week, Ed talks about himself. He thought it was a good time to go over some of the events he's attended and talk about the behind-the-scenes thoughts about that event. There have been some exciting events he's waiting for you to listen to. Next episode we'll be back to normal service. Music credit – Neon Nights, produced by  Scott Holmes Artwork by  khemmings94 To support my p...