You spent months building that costume, and probably more money than you'll admit. Your best photo is a blurry iPhone shot someone took at Ren Faire. Blown out in afternoon sun, lost in the crowd, none of the detail showing.
Every line item, with what it would cost you to source it separately.
If you don't walk away with at least 20 photos you're genuinely proud of,
I'll book you for a free reshoot. No questions. No negotiation.
I've been on set with full plate armor, complex cosplay builds, historical reenactment gear, and everything in between. I know how to make this work. If you feel the session didn't deliver, email me at jason@starfallstudiosseattle.com and I'll book a free reshoot — no forms, no back-and-forth.
Shot on trade for the KNF × Starfall collab — same session, same process, same 48-hour turnaround you'd get booking today. These are the photos they walked away with.



















You book the session. You show up in costume. Two hours later you walk out having done the real work. Then you wait 48 hours.
Your gallery hits your inbox. You open it and for the first time you see your costume the way other people should have been seeing it all along — every detail visible, dramatic lighting, no phone-cam flatness. Twenty photos, all of them usable, several of them genuinely great.
You post the photo. People actually stop scrolling. Someone DMs asking who shot it. Your Patreon thumbnail finally matches what you actually look like in person. The work speaks for itself — because for once, the photo does too.
That's the 48 hours.
For cosplayers and convention attendees: Photos that actually compete with what you see from professional cosplay photographers — without paying convention-rate prices or waiting weeks for delivery.
For Ren Faire performers and cast: A professional portfolio that shows promoters, directors, and booking contacts what you look like when the lighting does its job.
For armored performers and historical reenactors: Shots that actually show the work. Every rivet, every layer, every hour you put into that build, documented the way it deserves.
For anyone serious about what they wear: You built something real. Now you have proof.
Pick a time on Square. Card held at booking, charged at the end of your session. One-day minimum lead time. If you have a complex build — full plate, LED elements, a costume that needs two people to assemble — drop a quick note in the booking or email me beforehand so I can set the studio up right.
Come dressed. Bring weapons, props, accessories, and anyone who helps you suit up. Two hours covers full-length, portrait, three-quarter, detail shots — and everything in between. We work it out on the day.
Twenty final retouched photos in your inbox. High-res, no watermarks, full rights. Yours to post, print, license, or sell — immediately, forever.
You don't need to. Posing direction is part of what the session includes — I'll tell you where to look, how to hold the weapon, when to shift weight. If you fight or perform in that costume, I'll use that. Movement-based direction works better than "stand here" anyway.
There is no threshold. A foam-and-craft-store build shot well looks better than a $3,000 commission shot on a phone. If you care about the costume, I can make it look like it deserves. That's the whole point of controlled light.
Bring whoever helps you suit up. Squires, helpers, friends — all welcome on-site at no extra charge. Armoring time is included in the 2 hours, not added on top. If you have a complex build, let me know beforehand so we can plan the session flow.
Up to two looks are included. Two hours is enough to give each real time — we're not rushing through setups. If you have more than two, book a second session for the full treatment.
Yes. Swords, staves, bows, wands, instruments, fire props (unlit), shields, banners — bring everything your character uses. Props make photos better. The only ask: don't swing sharp things near the light stands.
That's what the guarantee is for. If you don't walk away with at least 20 photos you're genuinely proud of, email me and I'll book a free reshoot. To invoke it: just reach out to jason@starfallstudiosseattle.com. No forms, no negotiation.
More than 72 hours before your session: full refund. 24 to 72 hours before: studio credit. Less than 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable. Same policy as every other Starfall booking.
Groups are a different setup and a custom quote. DM @starfallseattle or email jason@starfallstudiosseattle.com and I'll put something together.
Yes. The session includes 20 final retouched images, but if you want additional selects from the shoot, we can work that out. Ask at the end of the session and I'll quote you on the spot.
Absolutely. LARP builds, foam armor, fantasy cosplay, theatrical costume — all of it works in a controlled studio environment. If anything, softer materials and bright colors photograph better indoors than they do at an outdoor event.
Yes to both. If you have a specific mood in mind — high-contrast black and white, dramatic shadows, soft and cinematic — tell me when you book or at the start of the session. That's what the lighting setup is for.
This is one of my favorite scenarios. When there's no face to direct, composition and light do all the work — posture, stance, silhouette, detail. I'll adjust the approach accordingly. Let me know in advance so I can plan the setup around the costume's specific shape and material.
The studio is at 4435 35th Ave SW, West Seattle. Street parking is available directly in front of the building and on nearby blocks — free and typically easy to find. If you're arriving in full armor or with a large prop kit, pull up to the front entrance and unload there before parking. The studio is ground level, easy to access.
I take a limited number of portrait sessions each month. If there's a slot open, book it — it won't sit empty for long.
Or call: 425-341-3024