We’re spotlighting talent in the cosplay community!

Every month, The Variant showcases cosplayers who display talent, creativity, and a positive voice within the cosplay community.

After our huge Con-Pilation Spotlight last month we decided to go back to basics

for June. Our photography director, Tomisina Lynn, specializes in Princess

photography so we shot four full sets of the illustrious Awkward Turtle

Cosplay in a “before and after” look at both Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.

Awkward Turtle brought us her incredible Aurora and Briar Rose cosplays as

well as her Cinderella in her ball gown and peasant outfit and these pictures

are nothing short of STUNNING!! We practiced social distancing and shot

on-location at the Raleigh Rose Garden in Raleigh, NC where of course

shenanigans ensued. (Keep an eye on our social media for all the derpy outtakes!!)

Also HUGE shout-out and THANKS to The Feverfew for letting us use their song

“Goodbye, Blue Monday” in the cover video.

You can find more incredible music from them here:

https://thefeverfew.bandcamp.com/

WAIT!!…why are you still reading this??

GO CHECK OUT THE PICS!!