About Skywing Knights

It seemed like every other year, there was a new site that everyone “just had” to have an account on. While I enjoyed these sites (and still do), not a lot of them had everything I wanted. Not to mention, not all were always user friendly. And after a while, having all those sites became much too time consuming. Updating one photo to five websites? (Cue the OTL). So instead, I originally devised “SkywingKnights.com” to be a collection of all of my work and passions, as well as a way that I could assist others with my knowledge of cosplay, photography, writing, and of course, traveling! (That said, I do have a few particular social medias that I still love to use and you can still find me there as well.) 😉

For me, SkywingKnights.com is ultimately a way that I try to inspire others to create, live life to the fullest, and to share knowledge and happiness.

My favorite photos of my cosplays are visible in my Cosplay Gallery page. If you do not see a specific photo you are looking for, you may find it by opening up the slideshow gallery for the particular series from which that cosplay is based off of/from. To do this, simply find a photo of the cosplay or of a cosplay from the same series, hover over the image and click the icon displaying a ‘photo’ (not the magnifying glass). This will take you to the slideshow gallery where you can see all of the photos I have taken of cosplays from TV Show/Genre/Medium/Comic/Manga etc. 🙂

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 🙂

I get numerous messages on various social media platforms and am unable to answer all of them (even if it says I have ‘read’ them). I do my best, but there’s only 24 hours in a day.

In particular, I do my best to prioritize replying to messages regarding inquiries related to my expertise in Cosplay Creation, Japan Travel, Photography Work, and Writing. If your messages are related to that, but you have not received a response, the best way to reach out to me is via my contact page as I place those messages at the top of my priorities list.

Additionally, before you reach out to me via my contact page, please check this page to see if I have maybe already answered your question here. If that’s the case, you may receive your answer faster than waiting for a response from me.

Finally, please note that I do not tolerate harassment of any kind and if I receive multiple messages that I feel are harassing or upsetting to me, I will block you. If I do, please understand that I have no ill will towards you. I truly hope that you will find your own happiness. I just don’t believe I the right person to help you find it.

You may, but it does not guarantee I will join. You can request this by reaching out to me via my contact page.

I am not on Patreon or on any other platforms in which those who enjoy my work can support me financially as a creator. The best support you can give me is to follow me is to:

1. Subscribe to my blog.
2. Follow me on social media.
3. Share my work.
4. Come to any panels I host or talks I give at events.
5. Request your favorite events to have me come to speak.

No, I do not as my schedule doesn’t allow me to do so. 🙁 However, I am always happy to recommend some excellent costumers who do take commissions. I also have highlighted some of my favorite commissioners in my blog who would be delighted to receive your commission requests!

Sometimes I do photoshoots, but this varies greatly depending on the event and I do them on a case by case basis. Typically though, I do not do them as I am primarily a hobbyist photographer.

If I am open for photoshoots and give you a quote, regardless of if my schedule becomes busy though, your quoted price will not change. Quoted prices are subject to change prior to any confirmation though.

All that said, if you are looking for a photographer, I highly recommend you check out photographers I have highlighted and recommended in my blog – they are all wonderful and are more likely to be available than I! ?

All photos that I have processed are up on my website and can be found in Photography Gallery pages. To request specific copies of photos, please reach out to my via this website’s contact page. Please be as specific as possible with your inquiries.

I do not permit the use of my photography work or cosplay photos without my permission. To request to use a particular photo of mine, please reach out to me via my contact page and be as specific as possible with your request. Please note a fee may be attached for the use of any of my images.

I have not done this in the past, but I am open to doing this, provided it is for events for children and the character is appropriate for the children demographics. I will NOT appear at adult themed parties. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out to me via my contact page.

You can always request something, but I often already have multiple things in the pipeline, so it’s unlikely I can oblige requests unless they are already on my project list.

Presently I do not offer any ‘services’ per-say, but this may change in the future. For the time being though, you are always more than welcome to reach out to me with any questions you may have about traveling to Japan via my contact page. I love sharing that knowledge that I have locked up in my brain! 🙂

In the past, I have primarily hosted panels and spoken at anime-centered conventions, but I don’t limit myself to just these events/locales. I will speak, teach, or host panels at most events provided that they focus on similar topics of interest.

I love to speak, teach, and host panels/classes at events. Please reach out to me via my contact page with your request and allow for one business week for a response. The more information you can provide me with in your request, the quicker I can respond and we can then further discuss your proposal.

I make these recommendations based on my own experience with these brands, products, photographers, commissioners, etc. However, I am open to write sponsored blog posts. So, if I am approached by a brand/photographer/commissioner and I like their work/services/products, then I am glad to share these on my blog as well. That said, any sponsored posts will be clearly marked and labeled as such because full transparency is important to me.

Additionally, I do not write sponsored pieces for companies/individuals whose work, services, or products I find to be sub-standard in quality. I make it a point to always have the integrity to write to provide my readers with quality insights based on my own experience with companies, products, and services. And lying about those experiences isn’t worth a sponsorship to me. In short – my loyalty is to my readers and followers.

For some reason, I’ve always had trouble finding cosplay photographers online. So highlighting quality photographers I’ve worked with in the past and recommending their work to others is a way I like to give back! And in the same vain, I also know so many commissioners who just don’t get enough credit for their work or the work load they should be getting considering their talent. So again, recommending commissioners on SkywingKnights.com is a way I try to help those with extraordinary talents be seen!

Additionally, by writing these blogs I hope to help my readers find skilled craftsman that can help make their cosplay dreams a reality. This is especially true because, as I alluded to on the services tab, I am neither a commissioner nor a regular freelance photographer due to a lack of time. However, I want to help those looking for others with those skills and by writing these blog recommendations – I can do just that!

Yes. All photographers I recommend must:

• Have an online portfolio of work including at least 10 different photoshoots with clients.
• Have been in the cosplay photography business for at least 3 years (not including 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions).
• Have 3 client recommendations, which are each contacted by SkywingKnights.com for authenticity and verification.
• Be above the age of 18.
• NOT focus on pornographic material (an immediate disqualification).

Yes. Standards all commissioners must:

• Have an online portfolio of work including at least 10 different commissions with clients.
• Have been in the cosplay commissioner business for at least 3 years.
• Have 3 client recommendations, which are each contacted by SkywingKnights.com for authenticity and verification.
• Be above the age of 18.

I do, provided that they have provided me at least 3 client recommendations.

Please reach out to me via the contact page on my website and allow for one business week for a response at which point in time we can discuss specifics.

Yes, you can, if you meet the above stated requirements. There is no charge unless you wish for an ‘immediate’ blog post promotion. First reach out to me via my contact page and I will respond to you within one business week with additional questions and requests to verify your identity and work history.

Presently, the opportunity for me to use my skills as SkywingKnights to work with charities and various organizations has not arisen for me yet. However, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be open to it!

Whenever it comes to charity work, my primary concern and focus has always been in assisting those with medical ailments or hardships. In particular, I am extremely open to using my skills in any way to support Autism Research, Tourette’s Research, Cancer Research, and those suffering with such afflictions.

Please reach out to me via my contact page and allow one business week for response time.

Please note before you message me though that with all due respect, I do not work with organizations / movements that can be considered aligned with any political movements or ideologies as politics is not an area of expertise for me. (There are far better versed individuals than I that can drive change in these arenas.) 🙁

That said, I respect the drive and conviction of all who dedicate their time and efforts to making their communities better places with their volunteer work to promote positive movements or ideologies they believe in and wish anyone involved with these organizations all the best in their endeavors to make the world a better place.

Two charities I support in particular are the Autism Research Institute and the Tourette Association of America. These two hold a special place in my heart as they are ways I can support my brother Spencer who struggles with both ailments as well as thousands of others and their families also desperately searching for cures and therapies to ease their afflictions.

When looking for ways to serve others, I often go to my local ward/branch/stake of my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Latter Day Saint Charities) or I search for local opportunities using JustServe.org. If you are looking for ways to serve, both of these resources will provide you with a multitude of service opportunities available in your area.

…. hmmmm it’s a secret. 😉

Well sort of. I always have projects in the works, but I like to wait to share them until they are complete. But rest assured, I can absolutely guarantee that there’s always something I’m working on. For the latest updates from me on projects, follow me on my social media or subscribe to the blog for hints at what I’m up to!

I do! Every year, I write a blog on things that have been up there on my ‘favorite lists’ that year. You can find 2022’s here!

My current favorite quote is from President Russel M. Nelson:

“Contention drives away the Spirit—every time. Contention reinforces the false notion that confrontation is the way to resolve differences; but it never is. Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice. You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always.” (Peacemakers Needed; April 2023)

It is always easier to choose contention over peacemaking, nevertheless, I believe that by following these words of wisdom, we can make the world a better place. And when we fail to do so, we must know that we can ALWAYS pick ourselves back up and try again.

Finally, please know that I know that you are amazing. I may not know you personally, but I truly believe you are a child of God. And because of that, I know you have intrinsically divine value and potential within you and that you are loved infinitely more than you can imagine. Please work to see that worth inside of yourself and see that you are worthy of that love, even if that is a challenge. Life can be hard, bu you have made it through 100% of your hard days thus far. I absolutely believe in you and know that you can make it through the next difficult stretch that comes your way.