Based out Chicago, my page focuses on convention and event coverage as well as providing music videos and photography from all of your favorite cosplayers!
Justin Pineda Media is a freelance media outlet from Chicago, IL established in 2015 that focuses on convention and event coverage as well as providing music videos and photography from all of your favorite cosplayers! As of September of 2020, I have provided reviews for over 70 different conventions and cosplay music videos for 20 different conventions!
12/18/2024
From one of my recent Colossalcon North sets. Featuring as Castellan Crowe from Warhammer 40K. I don’t get to do photoshoots with armored cosplayer as often. This one definitely felt like a treat.
12/09/2024
Got a Wicked set to share. 🧙 From my collaboration shoot with and at the University of Chicago.
11/27/2024
My Convention up for the 1st Half of 2025. I’m going all out next year as it’s my 10th anniversary. Where am I seeing you at?
Ph - Offering Photography
V - Filming a Cosplay Music Video
11/18/2024
Made it 10,000 followers on IG! Thanks for the support everyone!
11/07/2024
Colossalcon North 2024 Update - Price drop for my photoshoot. Now $70 for a 30 minute/6 edit photo shoot. Link to form in my bio.
10/31/2024
“Welcome home, John.”
Photo from featuring and as Master Chief and Cortana.
10/26/2024
I’m a banner! 😝
10/24/2024
Some people have been recommending I check out The Apothecary Diaries. Here’s a new photo from Anime Magic! Of as Maomao.
10/23/2024
Castlevania anyone? Photo from University meetup featuring as Alucard.
10/23/2024
I’m not done with Warren Dunes stuff yet! I’ve been playing a lot of Octopath Traveler recently. Amanda convinced me. 😝 Check out .eliza as Primrose! Filmed at Warren Dunes meetup.
10/22/2024
From the University Meetup. Featuring as Saber.
10/18/2024
Photo from Anime Magic. I loved this one turned out. I don’t get to shoot lie down shots as often. Featuring as Misa from Death Note.
10/18/2024
I’ve been obsessed with Frieren. It’s definitely up there in my all time favorite anime series. And did an amazing cosplay of her. Photo from University event. Prop courtesy of .
10/17/2024
Photo from University meetup. Featuring as Ganondorf. This part of the university was awesome for photos. Got to use my 24mm prime for this one.
09/19/2024
New Profile Pic! Thanks so much for the awesome shots he took. I’m hoping this is a representation of change and being who I am and who I want to be.
09/11/2024
Photoset from Warren Dunes meetup featuring as Crocodile from One Piece.
09/08/2024
Remember to always consider all your angles when taking photos. Shot from the front and from the back. Featuring as the Warrior of Light.
09/08/2024
That amazing wind 💨. Set from Warren Dunes meetup. I got to work with for the first time for photos. Check out her amazing Vivi cosplay!
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Based out Chicago, my page focuses on convention and event coverage as well as providing music videos and photography from all of your favorite cosplayers!
As of August of 2017, I have provided reviews for over 20 different conventions and cosplay music videos for 14 different conventions!
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~ RULES FOR MY PHOTOS/VIDEOS ~
1.) All of my photos are free to use on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. It does NOT require my permission to use them.
2.) If you plan on using my photos on your website, on a magazine or press article, or in a video, that WILL require my permission through a PM. Any photos I submit for Press purposes at conventions can be used on that convention's website at my consent.
3.) Making alterations to my photos (excluding cropping) require my permission. If you wish to make alterations (ex. Photoshop), please send me a PM for permission.
4.) When cropping my photos, please DO NOT crop out the watermark. The only exception is if the photo is used as a profile picture or in a compilation photo on Instagram. For this case, please give credit to "Justin Pineda P&V" or @justinpinedapv on Instagram in the description.
5.) It is NOT guaranteed that your cosplay footage will be used in my CMVs/Reviews/etc. due to time constraints. Please do not request to be in any of my future video content or when I will release new videos.
6.) Please DO NOT make public announcements that you will appear in any of my future content.
7.) Full resolution shots are released by request or if I'm releasing them for Press purposes at conventions. Please send me a PM request if you wish to receive a full-res version of your photo. You must also provide proof that you are the subject of that particular photo. I will NOT accept requests for photos of other people. Unless if it's a requested private photoshoot or if told otherwise, my photos are free.
8.) Candid shots are not for everyone. Not a lot of people like it when someone else takes a photo of them without their notice. As much as I can, I always ask for permission from the subject before taking a photo of them. If you see a candid photo of yourself that you are not comfortable of, please send me a PM request to take down the photo. You must provide proof that you are the main subject of the photo.
9.) Any unauthorized commercial use of my video content will be reported. Please send me a PM if you wish to inquire about my video content. All video and photo content are copyright of Justin Pineda P&V.
10.) Please be respectful to all of the subjects in my photos and videos. Disrespectful comments towards anyone featured in this page will NOT be tolerated and will be deleted. Multiple offenses will result in a ban.
~HOW DO YOU GET FEATURED IN MY COSPLAY MUSIC VIDEOS?~
I no longer accept requests for scheduled videoshoots. I simply walk around the convention and ask whoever I see if they want to be filmed. If you happen to see me at a convention, you may approach me and ask to be filmed for the video. Please note that it is NOT guaranteed that you will be in the final CMV.
~COSPLAY SHOWCASE REQUESTS~
You may send me a PM request to have your CMV footage featured on this page. Please provide your cosplay info over PM. Please note that my time is limited to do these types of requests.