# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cosplay Photo mini-Con 2026 (Richmond, VA) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Step into a world where creativity, collaboration, and cosplay come together for an exciting and unique "mini-con" coming to Richmond, VA!About this EventStep into a world where creativity, collaboration, and cosplay come together at Cosplay Photo mini-Con, an exciting and unique "mini-con" returning to Richmond, Virginia on July 19, 2026. This unique and fun event is a welcoming, creative safe-space for cosplayers of all levels along with numerous photographers ready to create photo magic! (21+) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/797f0dd0-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w740-h740-dc020102-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/79b511f0-2b6f-11f1-adf0-4de4cd755510-rimg-w1200-h62-dc000000-gmir.png Cosplay Photo mini-Con is all about celebrating the art of cosplay — and the community behind it! This special event, presented by AfterDarkRVA.com and co-produced by Markster Con & DC Creators, will be a haven for cosplayers, offering the perfect opportunity to capture stunning, professional photos while connecting with like-minded fans in a relaxed, creative and social atmosphere.Whether you've spent months crafting your cosplay or you're just looking for that perfect shot to showcase your hard work, Richmond's COSPLAY PHOTO mini-CON (aka Hair Of The Dragon) provides you with the opportunity to work alongside talented photographers in a safe space. No more rushed selfies or random photos in crowded convention halls—here, you’ll get to create high-quality images that truly reflect the vision behind your costume.This event isn’t just about the photos—it’s also about people. Founded in Atlanta, GA in 2012 by Markster Con Productions, Hair of the Dragon (aka Cosplay Photo mini-Con) has become a gathering place where cosplayers can mingle, network, and form lasting friendships while creating top-notch images with a diverse array of Photographers.This unique event returning to Richmond offers a variety of opportunities to connect with fellow cosplayers in a relaxed, no-pressure environment while getting those top-notch photos of your cosplay that you've been seeking. Many friendships have blossomed from this event (in Atlanta), making it just as much about community as it is about creating stunning photos – so organizers are excited to bring it back to Virginia's capital. The connections made is one of the special aspects that sets COSPLAY PHOTO mini-CON apart and makes it an event cosplayers look forward to attending.No panels, no celebrities, no vendors — just a great time to focus on what really matters: your cosplay, your fellow fans and collaborating with an amazing array of photographers!Richmond's COSPLAY PHOTO mini-CON will also offer a FULL BAR & FOOD menu for attendees to enjoy while they socialize with fellow cosplayers and create magic with Photographers!Photographer Roster: TBA https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7a0b4840-2b6f-11f1-936c-f556384f78f6-rimg-w740-h740-dc161718-gmir.jpg Join us in Richmond for an afternoon filled with creativity, new connections, and unforgettable photos. Whether you’re looking to make lasting memories, upgrade your cosplay portfolio, or just enjoy a fun, safe, and welcoming environment, COSPLAY PHOTO mini-CON: Hair of the Dragon is the event for you!All levels of cosplayers (21+) are invited to come experience Richmond’s most unique “con” as this event was created FOR cosplayers BY cosplayers! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7a3d2db0-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w1200-h62-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7a7f66d0-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w696-h740-dcfeffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7ab0fe20-2b6f-11f1-936c-f556384f78f6-rimg-w1200-h62-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7ae46a30-2b6f-11f1-adf0-4de4cd755510-rimg-w740-h740-dc161a1a-gmir.jpg Apply to be a FEATURED COSPLAYER: https://forms.gle/XcCKG6oeLwW9uog98 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7b239610-2b6f-11f1-936c-f556384f78f6-rimg-w1200-h62-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7b4d8c40-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w1200-h458-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7b775b60-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w1200-h62-dc000000-gmir.png Photographer Roster: TBA** Samples below from ATLANTA's COSPLAY PHOTO mini-CON: Hair Of The Dragon. See more samples from the Atlanta COSPLAY PHOTO mini-CON by clicking - photos from the 2025 Richmond event can be found on After Dark RVA's account HERE.** https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7ba4acf0-2b6f-11f1-adf0-4de4cd755510-rimg-w497-h740-dc494648-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7bd16240-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w498-h740-dc5f472d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7c0b36f0-2b6f-11f1-936c-f556384f78f6-rimg-w496-h740-dc021a02-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7c41fe60-2b6f-11f1-936c-f556384f78f6-rimg-w499-h740-dc2e3077-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7c754360-2b6f-11f1-adf0-4de4cd755510-rimg-w498-h740-dcd5aa8f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7caec9f0-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w499-h740-dc160304-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7ce59160-2b6f-11f1-adf0-4de4cd755510-rimg-w499-h740-dc02072e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7d0faea0-2b6f-11f1-a536-6780090db813-rimg-w498-h740-dc4a4a46-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7d3d0030-2b6f-11f1-adf0-4de4cd755510-rimg-w497-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg TICKETING & QUESTIONS? afterdarkrva@gmail.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/cosplay-photo-mini-con-2026-richmond-va-tickets/100001986142653141 - **Event Categories**: parties, meetups, photography, art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcosplay-photo-mini-con-2026-richmond-va-tickets-1986142653141 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 20, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 20.00 USD - ticket_2 — 15.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Fallout - **lat**: 37.5340833 - **long**: -77.4260623 - **full address**: Fallout, 117 North 18th Street, Richmond, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Markster Con (https://allevents.in/org/markster-con/2955791) - **Refund policy**: Refunds no allowed; however, ticket transfers to other AfterDarkRVA.com possible (21+) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1b20fa69e5e63c68ab44132da25d61836939fcd43de459bb2375d4603d3e0374-rimg-w1200-h600-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1774789335 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e04be07b65ba40ccc90e95a0965c17a1a7d6971989361a3272dee88eb9e3b8d5-rimg-w400-h400-dcfefffe-gmir.jpg?v=1774789334 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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