Pyrkon Foto Cosplay, or the brand new images contest at this yr’s Pyrkon! ⋆ Pyrkon Fantastyczne Miejsce Spotkań

5 May 2026

About the Pyrkon Foto Cosplay contest

Do you create pictures that showcase greater than costume element, however principally carry the character to life: convey their persona and story? Is the ambiance of the world you’re presenting necessary: be it temper, stress, magic or darkness? If you answered sure to any of those questions, then the Pyrkon Foto Cosplay contest is for you!

It is the feelings and narrative which might be on the focal point – as a result of one of the best pictures are these that may transport the viewer to a different actuality and permit them to immerse themselves in it fully for a second.

Each participant can submit as much as three personal pictures – every in a separate type –  presenting a cosplay based mostly on current characters from films, video games, anime, comedian books or musicals. Editing is permitted, nevertheless it ought to improve the image, not be its foundation.

The contest is open for photographers over 18 years of age from throughout Europe, so you may anticipate a global degree of works! The remaining will happen at Pyrkon, the place one of the best works will probably be offered in a particular exhibition within the Cosplay Zone in Hall 7A.

Submissions are open till May 30, 2026 (Sunday), 11:59 PM!

Remember, there are not any restrictions on the variety of folks within the picture – however every mannequin should conform to take part within the contest!

Pyrkon Photo Cosplay contest awards

It’s an area for photographers and cosplayers alike, who can mix technical expertise with creative imaginative and prescient that captures the viewers’s coronary heart. Judging such distinctive works requires expertise and nice sensitivity, so this three-persons jury will look over the honest analysis of the competitors:

• Natalia Zahora – a cosplay photographer, for a few years concerned within the manga and fantasy communities. She started in 2004 as a cosplayer, however over time, she turned more and more considering images, and that pastime advanced into taking photos of different creators. Throughout the years, she was additionally concerned within the fandom: co-organizing manga conventions and judging cosplay and cosplay images competitions.
• Omaru – often known as James, is a Filipino photographer and videographer based mostly in Paris, France. Since discovering his ardour for images in 2008, he has devoted himself to capturing genuine and dynamic visible tales by way of each picture and video.
• Pugoffka – a cosplayer and photographer from Ukraine. Her journey with images started in 2009 and since then she has achieved 1000’s of photoshoots. Thanks to her work, she had an opportunity to journey world wide and participate in over 70 worldwide occasions as an invited visitor.

The jury selects the winners within the following classes:

• „GRAND PRIX”. A prize of 1,000 euros and a statuette made by the sculptor Robert Tomak.
  The greatest picture of the competitors.
• The “Best editing” class A prize of 300 euros.
  A photograph that gained artistically within the means of neat, exact enhancing.
• The “Framed emotions” class A prize of 300 euros.
  {A photograph} that displays feelings in a reputable and shifting means.
• The “Inobvious” class. A prize of 300 euros.
  The picture is stunning by way of formal options or its material.
• The “Movement and Dynamics” class. A prize of 300 euros.
  {A photograph} exhibiting an object in movement, specifically the affect of motion on the costume.
• The “Composition” class. A prize of 300 euros.
  {A photograph} with one of the best composition.
• The “Spectacular use of light” class. A prize of 300 euros.
  A photograph taken with one of the best use of pure or synthetic mild, the place lighting is a key facet of the picture.
• The “Portrait/Self-Portrait” class. A prize of 300 euros.
  A portrait picture (together with a self-portrait), that’s, one presenting an inventive picture of an individual or group, emphasizing character traits.

The outcomes will probably be introduced through the Own Character contest, on Friday, in Hall 7A. Winning works will probably be offered in a particular exhibition within the Cosplay Zone. 

If you may seize a second that transports the viewer to a different actuality, don’t hesitate. Share your imaginative and prescient with us and let your shared ardour for creation information you.

Photo by Divbor