Gloria and Mike

Thanks! @mirroredmoth.bsky.social does amazing cosplay work; we were just delighted to capture it!—M

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

“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

Half length portrait of a cosplayer wearing a black wool suit, red silk brocade waistcoat, black tie, white high collared shirt, and a fedora.

Gloria here. I am pumped because fall mystery shows are coming out now, including the new season of Masterpiece Mystery. 🗡️📚This suit was inspired by the ones worn by Max in Vienna Blood. The series writer, Steve Thompson, has a new Inspector Lynley adaptation that I am very excited to see!

A picture of three cosplayers from Six the Musical. In the center is Bria as K Howard. She's holding a microphone. The other two (Aragon and Parr) are standing on either side of her with a restraining hand on her torso and facing away from the camera.

🎶Just friends, no chemistry
I get him and he gets me
And there's nothing more to it
He just cares so much, he's devoted
He says we have a connection

I thought this time was different
Why did I think he'd be different?
But it's never, ever different🎶

📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
#sixthemusical

Half length portrait of a woman in a blue and white checked regency dress wearing a straw bonnet and blue dangle earrings. She is standing in a field of sunflowers and looking down at one of the flowers.

Gloria here, it’s been a bit grey in DC, so I am thinking back to sunnier days.🌻 This photo is from a @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social event last year. My dress fabric is from Burnley & Trowbridge, and my chemisette is by Jessica Leslie Designs. My earrings are available at inthelongrun.etsy.com.

Photo of a woman in a blue regency dress and straw bonnet standing underneath a tree in a garden.

Gloria here. I’m trying to find some serenity this week, because after this past weekend, I really need it. For now, please enjoy this flashback to the @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social event at Walnut Hill Manor earlier this year.

A landscape photo of a cosplayer dressed as a vampire in an elegant black skirt suit, holding a cigarette holder and black umbrella. The cosplayer is standing on a wooden dock next to a river on a sunny day.

Mike here, sharing a photo from a recent @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social event. Even vampires need to beat the summer heat!

Cosplay: Vampire OC
Cosplayer: @butterscotchpossum (IG)
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

Waist up portrait of a woman wearing a white Edwardian dress, gazing down at a bouquet of sunflowers in her hand.

Gloria here! I’m throwing it back to Kat’s Victorian Party last year, where we shot some lovely photos of our friend @latelyfashionable.bsky.social. It’s almost time for sunflowers again! 🌻

A woman wearing a brown 18th century dress and a white cap sitting on a bench in a garden and leaning over while spinning with a drop spindle.

Gloria here. We made it to August! That’s really all I’ve got at this point. ☀️ This photo is from the @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social meetup at Brookside Gardens earlier this year. I had a lot of fun spinning at that shoot.

Woman wearing a white regency dress, bonnet, and grey short spencer jacket. She is leaning over and pointing at a stream in the woods, and also holding a parasol over her head.

Gloria here, sharing a photo from another regency shoot, this one from 2024. I am curious about the new Pride and Prejudice adaptation. I have found things to like in many past versions, even the 1940 black and white movie, which is definitely not all that accurate to the book. Are you excited?

Full length photo of a cosplayer in a black Victorian dress styled like Catwoman, standing in a cemetery next to a large tree.

Gloria here, wishing you a happy #caturday with a photo of Victorian Catwoman! I love the spooky vibes of this shot by @angeladesigns.bsky.social from the February @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social meetup at Congressional Cemetery. There are less than 100 days until Halloween!

Half length portrait of a woman in a light blue regency dress and straw bonnet, holding a brown fan. She is standing in front of a fireplace mantel with a mirror over it.

Gloria here, sharing a lovely photo by @lo8is.bsky.social from a recent @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social event at Walnut Hill Manor. I love the composition of this shot with the mantel clock and the mirror.

A photo of a Red Hood cosplayer emerging from shadows, pointing two pistols toward something out of frame.

Cosplayer: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
Cosplay: Red Hood
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social December 2024 Meetup
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A photo of a cosplayer dressed as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice (2005), sitting on a garden path.

Cosplayer: @saragobragh (IG)
Costume: Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social May 2025 Meetup
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A quarter-length photo of a Daredevil cosplayer, silhouetted against a round stained glass window.

Cosplayer: @sgtbuckybear (IG)
Cosplay: Daredevil
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social February 2025 Meetup
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A half-length portrait of a cosplayer dressed in a couture outfit inspired by Midna from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Cosplayer: @inkyravens.bsky.social
Cosplay: Couture Midna, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Event: Katsucon 2024
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A full-length photo of a cosplayer dressed as a female version of Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect series, wearing armor and crouched in an industrial setting.

Cosplayer: @makermage.bsky.social
Cosplay: Commander Shepard, Mass Effect
Event: Katsucon 2023
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A quarter-length photo of a cosplayer dressed as a silent film star in a blue robe wearing a string of pearls.

Cosplayer: @saragobragh (IG)
Costume: Silent Film Star
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social January 2024 Meetup
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A half-length seated portrait photo of a historical costumer wearing an 18th century costume inspired by Sleeping Beauty’s blue/pink color changing dress.

Cosplayer: @saragobragh (IG)
Costume: 18th Century Sleeping Beauty
Event: Private shoot, May 2021
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A widescreen photo of a cosplayer dressed as Rhaenyra Targaryen from House of the Dragon, crouched in a snowy forest, holding a drawn dagger ready to strike.

Cosplayer: @engineerscosplay.bsky.social (Kels)
Costume: Rhaenyra Targaryen, House of the Dragon
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social January 2025 Meetup
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A half length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Batgirl (Cassandra Cain), wearing a katana strapped to her back and a black mask covering her nose and mouth.

Cosplayer: @inthelongrun.bsky.social
Costume: Batgirl (Cassandra Cain)
Event: Baltimore Comic Con 2019
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A three by three grid of cosplay photos. The top row includes a Batgirl cosplay, a Rhaenyra Targaryen cosplay from House of the Dragon, and a 18th Century historical costume inspired by Sleeping Beauty’s blue/pink color changing dress. The second row includes a silent film star costume, a Commander Shepard costume from Mass Effect, and a couture outfit inspired by Midna from The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess. The third row includes a Daredevil cosplay, a Lizzie Bennet cosplay from Pride and Prejudice (2005), and a Red Hood cosplay.

It’s my first semi-annual Portfolio Review on Bluesky! Every six months, starting back in 2018, I’ve been selecting the best nine cosplay photos I’ve ever taken, and sharing my current “portfolio” over on IG. Here’s the inaugural Bluesky edition!—M

A landscape photo of a cosplayer dressed as Marcille from Delicious in Dungeon, standing on the shore of a lake with trees and a gazebo in the background.

Before the heat wave fully sets in, enjoy this photo of @ladycels.bsky.social from cooler times (last month).—M

Cosplay: Marcille, Delicious in Dungeon
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social May meetup
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

A full length photo of a cosplayer dressed as Elizabeth Bennet from the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, standing on a wooden footbridge reading a book.

Hope y’all enjoy your weekend as much as Lizzie Bennet enjoys a good book!

Cosplayer: @saragobragh (IG)
Cosplay: Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social
📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social

Cosplayer posing in a Teal Alternate Anne Boleyn cosplay from Six the Musical

Cosplayer posing in a Cathering Parr cosplay from Six the Musical

Full body shot of cosplayer imitating the Six the Musical poster pose in a Catherine Parr cosplay

Cosplayer doing a silly pose in a Catherine Parr cosplay with a Haus of Holbein ruff and sunglasses

SIX-posting for 6/6 💜👑✨
@sixbroadway.bsky.social

📸 credits:
1 @tatiphotoart.bsky.social
2 @inthelongrun.bsky.social
3 @lostflowersphotos.bsky.social

Costumes made by me!

#sixthemusical #cosplay

A photo of a woman sitting on some steps in a garden, wearing a floral-print 1780s historical ensemble.

A half-length photo of a woman standing in front of some foliage, wearing a floral-print 1780s historical ensemble.

A half-length photo of a woman sitting on a bench in a garden, wearing a floral-print 1780s historical ensemble. She is spinning wool into yarn on a drop spindle.

A full-length photo of a woman standing in a garden, wearing a floral-print 1780s historical ensemble.

Closing out 2025’s #31daysofasiancosplay with some photos of Gloria’s 1780s ensemble. She originally finished this outfit over 15 years ago!

Event: @dccosplayphoto.bsky.social May meetup.
Cosplayer/📸: @inthelongrun.bsky.social