Immersive Convention Portrait Studio
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE & OUR MISSION
At Studio Shay, we believe every elaborate cosplay, styled outfit, and unforgettable event look deserves more than a quick phone picture in a crowded hallway.
We set up full-scale, professional photo studios right inside the convention hall. With professional lighting, custom-designed backdrop environments, and expert posing direction, we deliver an editorial photo experience built for the vibe of the event floor. Fast, fun, and effortless.
Community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to dedicate a portion of proceeds from every Studio Shay event ($1 from each session and $1 from each print order) directly to The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. When you book a session or pick up prints at our booth, you're not just taking home a piece of art-you're actively helping provide 24/7 life-saving support and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for youth nationwide.
Upcoming Events
September 19 - 20
Ocala ComicCon
October 09 - 11
WasabiCon, JAX
October 30 - Nov 1
Spooky Empire
December 18 - 20
Holiday Matsuri
(Unconfirmed)
Meet Your Photographer
Hi, I'm Shay!
Before I was behind the camera setting up studio lighting, I was on the other side of the convention floor in full cosplay. The Youtube tutorials, the glue bun burns, the late-night wig styling, and all.
I know first hand the massive amount of passion, time, and heart that goes into every single build, outfit, and character detail. You spend weeks (maybe even months!) bringing your vision to life, and you deserve more than just a quick, blurry phone picture in a crowded hallway. I built Studio Shay to honor that effort. You put in the work; my job is to give you high-end portraits that make you look and feel as epic as your build actually is.
Everyone is Welcome in Our Booth
Whether it's your very first cosplay, an original design, or your hundredth competition piece, our booth is a safe, inclusive space for everyone. No judgment, or snobbery here. If no one else has told you how great your cosplay is, let me! You did the thing and you deserve to be celebrated.
Art Built on Community
When I created Studio Shay, one of the most important things I wanted to do was to uplift and give back to the community that makes these events so special. Studio Shay proudly donates $1 from every session and $1 from every artwork order to The Trevor Project; we make sure that every portrait taken in our booth helps foster a safer, kinder, and more inclusive world outside of it.
Stop by the booth, say hi, show off your hard work, and let's make some magic together!