Birmingham , AL
United States
Photographer:
Tell Us Your Good Deed:
I bring joy to people of all ages by dressing up as superheroes (such as Doctor Strange, seen here). I also help other young cosplayers like me learn to make cool things themselves!
Why are you participating?:
I come from a state that isn't as fond of bending the gender rules as I am. Though I identify as a cisgender woman out of cosplay, it's easy to assume so much about me just by how I dress, or what makeup I put on. I think I started cosplaying masculine characters to sort of push these labels. Even though I've been cosplaying Doctor Strange for four years, I still feel insecure going out in public because of the fear of people judging me. It takes time to be comfortable with yourself, even if you look like a sorcerer on vacation.
