I've always been a comic book lover.  I didn't really find out about cosplay until after I became a photographer.  For me, cosplay means that I get to actually photograph superheroes and villains.  What's most important to me when shooting cosplay is accuracy in terms of place.  I try to get that character photographed in a location where they would actually be.  This blurs the line between reality and fantasy and allows the viewer to fully enjoy the image. 

I'm also a big fan of cosplay by people of varying sizes and shades.  Rockabilly Roxie kills this version of Black Cat