MCM Comic con 

AshleyGPhotography

24th - 26th May

MCM Comic Con is an event where loads of creators can be themselves without any problem being classed as strange or anything of that kind. The cosplay community is a community no one can beat because they are all there for the same reason to show off their creations and have a good time and they all show so much respect to us photographers it is crazy over the weekend I had so many people from all over the world come to me for a shoot and it was fantastic, yeah I am not fully on board with all the cosplay and quite new but they still come over and don't mind me asking questions and I have built some amazing friendships with most of the creators I have met over time.


FRIDAY

This day is always a meet-up start day for all fellow photographers to meet up again and catch up but it is also good for everyone to meet and organise the weekend ahead with shoots and that so yeah Friday can be quiet but also busy meeting all the people you haven't met for the year

or since the last event. For me, it is normally year after year and I get to see the Irish and Swedish there are a few groups from those countries that love shooting with me, and I feel so happy but also shocked every year.


SATURDAY (The Mad Day)

This day is always one of the busiest days of the weekend It is crazy with people in the thousands coming through the doors and outside doors is a bit of a no go so I do try to stay outside all day because you can't swing a cat in there some times and also bring resources for yourself and whoever is coming unless if you like queuing for a long time then go for it don't say I have not been warned. Saturday is still an amazing day but it can be so overwhelming it's crazy. Even when I am outside in my area I have to have breaks thanks to other fellow photographers

vizrodmedia and cecaptureyephotography. Thanks to them we all get breaks and time to rest and reframe ourselves. To then get ready for the next mad rush of cosplayers. We have our regulars that come and make sure we have eaten and are ok keep us calm and collective what is so amazing to have. Overall on a Saturday, it is just a mad day for everyone from cosplayers to photographers to even the public.

Sunday (The Final Push )


Sunday is a lovely chilled nice relaxing day not too busy It is when everyone is tiered in pain from the last two days mentally or physically it is crazy normally photographers have a slow morning a bit of a mid-day rush then a slow stage again and then at the end have a bit of a final shoot. Sunday seems to be more for also people who didn't come the Saturday because of how mad that gets so they come on one of the calmest days of the weekend.



Overall
 The weekend is fun and all go go go inside and out, I met new people and old friends across the world had a load of amazing feedback and sent out a load of photos what is always amazing to do. Here are a couple reviews I had that made me feel so happy with the job I done.

 Littlemissanniekins
" This is the first time I've shot with Ashley and he was an absolute sweetheart! I went to con solo this year, so it was a bit daunting heading outside on my own! But I bumped into Ashley and he was lovely! He made me feel super comfortable and we had such a laugh! He also took some epic shots, so I'm looking forward to working with him again in the future! 😊"

valkyrie_of_berk

"The photographer was very kind. It was my first time at a convention and I was afraid to ask for photos but Ashley was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable during the shoot! They turned out incredible, I especially appreciate how much the colours were brought to life. He´s so talented! Thank you so much for your amazing work and skill!"

OCTOBER MCM

by AshleyGPhotography • 29 October 2025
Thursday Get into hotel I was staying at Moxy hotel what was an amazing stay and had bar and food and also pool really everything i needed. I do wish the bedrooms had proper allocated wardrobe for clothes so got there dead on 3pm chilled for a bit saw a couple of the friends clock in and all that then we just chilled I tried to get but passes early but there was some stupid rule just to put more money into the pockets of excel so I didn't do that. so back to the hotel waiting for one of my mates Ducky and then we went to the pub for pre con drinks and a chill met so many other con mates on the Thursday went back to the hotel and prepared for the weekend.

BSB

by AshleyGphotography • 29 October 2025
It was a mad time we get there Thursday with the caravan early and there was already a que to get in but the organisation skills were not the best at all. They got us to que then they started to let in the first lot but they had not enough people people to organise it correctly so people did just jump in the lines and everything not the best, once got there we got the normal sport and set up and hit the drink. Then in the morning got up cooked the breakfast and then that gets the day on the go prep the camera and then go to the track get some shots look at the stalls and all that to see if we get a barging but there was nothing . walk the track and then see some more racing and then go back to camp to start dinner most of the weekend was the same except Sunday because it was a bit wet from Saturday and then Sunday. but the racing was really good i wished it was closer on the points. lets bring on all the changes from systems to engines to teams its going to be a mad one next year i feel but also a really fun one.

COMING SOON

28 July 2025
Here are a few different projects i have going on in the recent months. 1st I am going on a little break to refresh everything. Once I am back then i have a couple different meetings and shoots to organizes then whilst doing them i will be creating these trading cards. for people to purchase and start the trading wars all over again.
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