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Gloria and Mike
@inthelongrun.bsky.social
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#HistoricalCostuming; #Cosplay; #CosplayPhotography. She/her (Gloria); he/him (Mike).
✂️📷 Next Con: MAGFest
✂️📷 IG/FB: inthelongrundesigns
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One more batch of BlerDCon throwbacks to celebrate #28daysofblackcosplay! —M

Mermaid OC: @oldschooldiva66 (IG)
Leeloo Dallas: @seraphinadelaney (IG)
Morticia and Gomez Addams: @predaliens56 (IG)
Zelda: @eccentricutie (IG)
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as an original interpretation of a mermaid, in a Mardi Gras style outfit of reds and oranges with a fluffy red shrug and a crown made of seashells and red and orange feathers. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Leeloo from The Fifth Element, wearing a white crop top and orange suspenders, with a multi-pass hanging around her neck. A three-quarter length photo portrait of two cosplayers dressed as Morticia and Gomez Addams. Morticia is dressed in a tight black dress and holds a small wooden box with a severed hand. Gomez is dressed in a pinstripe suit and holds a cigar. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Zelda from Breath of the Wild, wearing a blue and white dress with a wide black leather belt.
February 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Continuing our celebration of #28daysofblackcosplay with more throwback BlerDCon hall photos!

Storm: @danisayso (IG)
Cru’shon deVil: @tazumi_zaiga (IG)
Daisy: @tamz_sez (IG)
Captain America: @sanothelantern.bsky.social
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Storm from the X-Men, wearing a tight black dress trimmed with gold and a black crown atop white hair. A three-quarter length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as a gender-bent interpretation of Cruella DeVil. The cosplayer is wearing a black shirt and suit, a red paisley tie, and a Dalmatian spotted fur shrug. He is holding a long red pipe, a Dalmatian print tote holding a Dalmatian puppy stuffy, and wears his hair in a black and white afro. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Princess Daisy from Super Mario, wearing a yellow and orange gown and holding Luigi and Question Mark box stuffies. She has a gold crown and small daisy flowers in her hair. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Captain America, wearing a red-white-and-blue tactical uniform with brown shoulder straps, and holding a round shield.
February 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Starting our celebration of #28daysofblackcosplay with a few of our favorite BlerDCon hall photos from over the years.—M

Black Panther: @bruthcosplay
Renaissance Sailor Moon: @scificheergirl.bsky.social
Chompette: @ahquamarine.bsky.social
Gambit/Rogue: @honeyc130
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Black Panther, with a black mask, a black fur-mantled cape, and clawed gloves. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as an Italian Renaissance interpretation of Sailor Moon, in a blue and white gown and holding a moon-shaped fan. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Chain Chompette, wearing all black with an oversized metal chain connecting to a neck collar, with Chain Chomp gloves and a tiny golden crown. A half-length photo of two cosplayers, dressed as the X-Men Gambit and Rogue. They are wearing brown jackets, and are nearly caressing each other. Rogue is looking at Gambit, while Gambit looks at the camera.
February 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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One last batch of MAGFest 2026 hall photos, featuring this lovely Hazbin Hotel group!—M

Vox: @raphielle_ii (IG)
Valentino: @opheliaccat (IG)
Velvette: @gia_grams_things (IG)
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Vox from Hazbin Hotel, wearing a black pinstriped jacket with red trim, a two-tone red waistcoat, a red bow tie, blue gloves and a small black top hat with antennae. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Valentino from Hazbin Hotel, wearing a red coat trimmed with white fur and red hearts, a red top hat with a black and white stripped band, and heart-shape rose-tinted glasses. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Violette from Hazbin Hotel, wearing red velvet pants, a black velvet crop top, and a red wig styled to make round Mickey Mouse shaped ears on either side.
February 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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More hall shots from MAGFest 2026. Plenty of Clair Obscur this year, of course, but also lots of other amazing cosplays!—M

Lady Maria: @asareicosplay (IG)
Verso: @png_cosplay (IG)
Harrow: @katofdiamonds.bsky.social
Maelle: @timachan.uwu (IG)
A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Lady Maria from Bloodborne, wearing a tricorn hat and leather coat and wielding two swords. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Verso from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, wearing a black jacket with a metallic bracer on one arm, holding a broadsword over his shoulder. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Harrow from the Locked Tomb books, wearing a black shirt and cape with white bone skeleton armor and white skull makeup. A half-length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Maelle from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, wearing a white ruffled shirt and black pants, and holding a gold rapier.
February 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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More fabulous cosplays from the MAGFest 2026 Hades Meetup!—M

Eris: @jelly.kogan (IG)
Dusa: @annazonian (IG)
Hypnos: @kaitexel.bsky.social
Aphrodite: @skittzi.bsky.social
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Eris from Hades 2, with green hair, black wings, and a bright blue, red, green and white tunic, flipping her middle finger at the camera and sticking her tongue out. A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Dusa from Hades, wearing a black and white maid outfit over green skin, with a hairstyle composed of green snakes holding a purple feather duster. A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Hypnos from Hades 2, wearing a red tunic beneath a red quilt cape trimmed with white fleece, with a sleep mask pulled up on the top of his head. A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Aphrodite from Hades 2, wearing pale pink lingerie and holding a spear with a heart-shaped point and an elaborately decorated shield.
January 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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A few of the fantastic cosplayers from the MAGFest 2026 Hades meetup!—M

Melinoë: @hollybeancosplay(IG)
Nemesis: @lava_salmon (IG)
Icarus: @cheerupcharms.bsky.social
Polyphemus: @robothyrobothy (IG)
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Melinoë from Hades 2, wearing an orange dress with armor accents and wielding a large axe. A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Nemesis from Hades 2, wearing grey and red armor and wielding a large sword with a copper skull at the hilt and a round, spiky shield. A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Icarus from Hades 2, wearing a blue and khaki tunic with brown leather accents, and blue fabric wings with gold trim. A half length photo portrait of a cosplayer dressed as Polyphemus the Cyclops from Hades 2, wearing a cream colored shirt, a sheep’s fleece cape, and a metallic band over his eyes with a stylized blue emblem of an eye on the center. A shepherd’s crook and two plushy sheep are attached to his belt.
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Reposted by Gloria and Mike
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I went to a Hades photoshoot and had a really great photo taken of my Hypnos cosplay! 💤📸✨️

Photo credit: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Gloria here, with more from the most recent @costumeandcamera.bsky.social meetup at Ministry of Brewing. I need to do more bustle era costumes! 🧵🪡 My dress is by @wearinghistory.bsky.social (with some minor alterations by me) and my hat is by Atelier Mela.
Photo of a cosplayer wearing an 1880s style bustle dress of printed brown and navy fabric.
January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Gloria here, with more Seasonal Content™️! This photo is from a recent @costumeandcamera.bsky.social event at Ministry of Brewing. I love the holiday vibes by Carpe Tempus Photography.🎄My dress is by @wearinghistory.bsky.social (with some minor alterations by me); my hat is by Atelier Mela.
Photo of a woman wearing a Victorian dress, standing in front of a Christmas tree.
December 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Seasonal Content™️ continues with a throwback to our shoot with Sara in her 18th Century Christmas Belle gown!—M

Cosplayer: @saragobragh (IG)
Cosplay: 18th Century Belle, Beauty and the Beast: An Enchanted Christmas
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo of a cosplayer dressed in a burgundy and cream 18th Century gown inspired by Belle’s costume from Beauty and the Beast: An Enchanted Christmas. The cosplayer is posed amid evergreen foliage.
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Gloria here, wishing you a happy #caturday! We have reached the window for Seasonal Content™️, meaning it is time for Christmas Catwoman! 🐈‍⬛🎄 My cowl is by @reevzfx.bsky.social.
Photo of a cosplayer dressed as Catwoman in her purple costume, wearing a Santa hat.
December 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Gloria here, wishing a happy 250th birthday to Jane Austen! I imagine myself as a regency romance heroine in the portrait. 🎂 #regency #historicalcostuming #janeausten
Photo of a woman seated, wearing a regency day dress and sewing a piece of lace.
December 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Announcing our new name: Costume & Camera
We've been working hard on rebranding for a while now and are excited to finally share our new name and logo with you. Please reach out to us with any questions and help us spread the word!

#rebranding #costumeandcamera #cosplay #photography
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Gloria here, with a holiday sale alert! Through Monday December 1, everything is 20% off! Plus orders over $35 ship free! It’s all at inthelongrun.etsy.com. No code needed.
Photo of a ruby rhinestone collet necklace with a center pendant displayed on a dress form. Photo of a pearl necklace displayed flat. Photo of a pair of gold filigree earrings with pearl dangles. A pair of blue cameo earrings.
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Gloria here, sharing this beautiful photo by @angeladesigns.bsky.social from last weekend’s @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social subscriber meetup. I made this outfit back in 2015! Let’s just say it’s be a long 10 years. 😂
Photo of a woman seated on a blue couch. The woman is wearing a regency evening outfit, consisting of a brown net embroidered overdress and a white underdress. She is also wearing white gloves and holding a folding fan.
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Happy Wicked Week! Celebrating the premiere with a few photos of @makermage.bsky.social and @lazcosplays.bsky.social from Katsucon.—M

Cosplays: Elphaba and Glinda, Wicked
Cosplayers @lazcosplays.bsky.social and @makermage.bsky.social
Event: Katsucon 2025
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo of two cosplayers dressed as Elphaba and Glinda, echoing the poster for the film Wicked. Elphaba wears black, with black witch’s hat pulled low over her eyes. Glinda wears a pink gown with a sparkly tiara, and is leaning towards Elphaba, whispering in here ear. A full-length photo of two cosplayers dressed as Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked. Elphaba wears all black with a black witch’s hat. Glinda wears a sparkly pink gown and a shiny tiara. A three-quarter length photo of two cosplayers dressed as Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked. Elphaba wears all black with a black witch’s hat. Glinda wears a sparkly pink gown and a shiny tiara. Glinda awkwardly holds Elphaba’s pinky pinched between her thumb and index finger, recreating a meme image.
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Even though we’re slightly past Spooky Season, we wanted to make sure we shared some photos of @lenavolkova.bsky.social’s rad character from this year’s Halloween Haunt at the Workhouse Arts Center!—M

Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A three-quarter length photo of a cosplayer dressed in a horror costume, consisting of a bloodstained white T-shirt and apron, and a white animal mask with furry ears. The cosplayer is welding a chainsaw at the camera. A three-quarter length photo of a cosplayer dressed in a horror costume, consisting of a bloodstained white T-shirt and apron, and a white animal mask with furry ears. The cosplayer is holding a chainsaw, and is lifting her mask to reveal her bloodstained face.
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Working with Natasha is always a blast, and they absolutely slayed in this Viper Queen cosplay.—M

Cosplayer: @sewcialist_revolution (IG)
Cosplay: Viper Queen, Crescent City series
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo of a dramatically-lit cosplayer dressed as the Viper Queen from the Crescent City series. The cosplayer has short black hair, a velvety emerald green pantsuit, and holds a cigarette in a holder. A full-length photo of a dramatically-lit cosplayer dressed as the Viper Queen from the Crescent City series, standing against a stone wall. The cosplayer has short black hair, a velvety emerald green pantsuit, and holds a cigarette in a holder. A full-length photo of a dramatically-lit cosplayer dressed as the Viper Queen from the Crescent City series, standing against a stone wall. The cosplayer has short black hair, a velvety emerald green pantsuit, and holds a cigarette in a holder.
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Gloria here, and I cannot believe we are almost to US Thanksgiving! I am trying to channel the serenity captured in this lovely photo by @lo8is.bsky.social at a spring @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social meetup earlier this year.
A woman in a 1780s style dress and white cap spinning wool with a drop spindle
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Sara’s hobbit cosplay says Fall Vibes to me…despite the fact we took these pics in the middle of DC August heat!—M

Cosplay: Hobbit, Lord of the Rings
Cosplayer: @saragobragh (IG)
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A half-length photo of a woman dressed in hobbit cosplay with a flower crown, sitting in a grassy area with trees in the background. A three-quarter-length photo of a woman dressed in hobbit cosplay with a flower crown, standing amidst trees. A full-length photo of a woman dressed in hobbit cosplay with a flower crown, sitting under a tree near the banks of a creek. A half-length photo of a woman dressed in hobbit cosplay with a flower crown, standing amidst trees.
October 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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We had a great time shooting with @mirroredmoth.bsky.social back at the August @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social event. Such an amazing costume, and so many fun sets to play with!—M

Cosplayer: @mirroredmoth.bsky.social
Cosplay: Mitzi from Lackadaisy
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A three-quarter length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Mitzi from Lackadaisy. The cosplayer is wearing a blue 1920s style flapper dress and cat ears and a tail, and is standing amidst falling rain illuminated from behind by yellow and blue lights. A seated full length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Mitzi from Lackadaisy. The cosplayer is wearing a blue 1920s style flapper dress and cat ears and a tail. A full length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Mitzi from Lackadaisy. The cosplayer is wearing a blue 1920s style flapper dress and cat ears and a tail, and stands in front of a bookshelf. A bust length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Mitzi from Lackadaisy. The cosplayer is wearing a blue 1920s style flapper dress and cat ears and a tail.
October 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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We always love working with @angeladesigns.bsky.social, and our recent trip to the Gaylord gave us a chance to experiment a little!—M

Cosplayer: @angeladesigns.bsky.social
Cosplay: Violet Sorrengail, Fourth Wing
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
A full length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Violet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing, wearing a flowing black gown. The cosplayer is posed outside, near a small waterfall. A full length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Violet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing, wearing a flowing black gown. The cosplayer is posed against a dark stone wall. A full length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Violet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing, wearing a flowing black gown. The cosplayer is posed outside, in front of a green hedge and large wall of glass windows which reflect the sky. A half length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Violet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing, wearing a flowing black gown. The cosplayer is posed outside, in a shady area filled with plants and trees.
September 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Catching up with our posting backlog with some photos from the @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social July event!—M

Cosplayer: @saragobragh (IG)
Cosplay: Felicity, American Girls
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social at Gaslight Gallery, Frederick, MD
A full length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Felicity from the American Girl brand, wearing a red and white floral bodice with red petticoat. The cosplayer is posed on the front steps of a historical townhouse, descending the stairs. A half length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Felicity from the American Girl brand, wearing a red and white floral bodice with red petticoat. The cosplayer in front of a pink flowering tree. A bust-length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Felicity from the American Girl brand, wearing a red and white floral bodice. The cosplayer is posed leaning on a metal railing, with green and orange foliage in the background.
September 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Reposted by Gloria and Mike
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“It's hard to see who I am when I am lost in what's expected of me."

Stunning photography: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social
Location: Gaslight Gallery

#theknightandthemoth #sybildelling #tkatm #cosplay #sybildellingcosplay
September 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM