Cosplay Portfolio

Software engineering is where I want my career to go, but I have other creative hobbies that I’m proud to share here. This portfolio is both a showcase of my costume work and a place to store photos from years of projects—some of which might otherwise be lost to time. Take a look around; these costumes represent over a decade of hands-on experience, creativity, and problem-solving outside of code.

Cosplay Rack

Usopp - One Piece

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This is my favorite cosplay so far. I had to snap off a piece of bamboo from the backyard and wrap some wire in foam to get the slingshot to work (it actually shoots!). It took about 30 hours total and I am very happy that my favorite Straw Hat was recreated (yes, he is my favorite).

Lucio - Overwatch

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Lucio was my gateway into the world of cosplay. As my very first costume, it sparked my passion for bringing characters to life. Every piece was crafted from materials I scavenged around my parents' house, so the total cost was $0. I tied LEDs around my shoes and wired a working speaker into both the bag and the gun, letting me blast Lucio’s music as I walked around conventions. The vibrant green and orange color scheme was assembled with a lot of improvisation and problem-solving. This project taught me that creativity and resourcefulness matter more than budget, and it’s still one of my favorite cosplay memories.

Rosalina - Super Mario Galaxy

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This was the first cosplay that required me to learn sewing. I created Rosalina twice—once at 16 and again at 26. Recreating it a decade later was a rewarding challenge and highlighted how much my skills had improved. I sourced fabrics by repurposing old clothes and thrifting, since formal materials can be expensive. After a few pricked fingers, I gained valuable sewing experience and a deeper appreciation for costume making.

Mugen - Samurai Champloo

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This was one of my simpler and easy cosplays. It's just here :)

Cypher - Valorant

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This one is still a work in progress and has taken approximatly 70 hours so far. It is certainly my most expensive cosplay. It required learning to sew and stitch, and I had to make a gun that looked realistic but not too realistic, since many conventions do not allow things like airsoft guns. The hat had one of my favorite hidden details: I could put my phone inside and actually talk through it like a speaker.