Rob Swackhamer
Photographer, pinball nerd, project manager, and total cat dad. Rob has had over eleven years of videography, photography, and live streaming experience. He has performed media operations for websites such as 8BitX.com and chiptuneswin.com along with being a staff member/department head for conventions such as MAGFest, San Japan, Crunchyroll Expo, and DreamHack. A great way to say "Hello" to him is to hand him a good beer. And yes, he does tend to take his shoes off when in the studio.
Guest Appearances:
Seguin Mini-Con 2018 - Seguin, TX
Classic Game Fest 2019 - Austin, TX
Seguin Mini-Con 2019 - Seguin, TX
Anime On Ice October 2019 (Official Cosplay Photographer) - Austin, TX
Super Bit Fest 2022 - San Antonio, TX
Pop Madness 2024 - San Antonio, TX
Panel Appearances:
”It All Comes Together: How To Build A Cosplay Shot” - Okashicon 2019
”Let’s Get Stupid With Light! Light Painting And Cosplay Photography” - Okashicon 2019
”Let’s Get Stupid With Light! Light Painting And Cosplay Photography” - Ikkicon 2019
”It All Comes Together: How To Build A Cosplay Shot” - Ushicon 2020
”Let’s Get Stupid With Light! Light Painting And Cosplay Photography” - Ushicon 2020
"How to Get Dumb Ideas: Creative Approaches to Cosplay Photography" - Okashicon 2022
"Enjoy the Process: Thoughts About the Cosplay Photography Journey" - Okashicon 2022
Printed Work:
Witch Kotori Minami and Vampire Eli Ayase - Cosplay Art and Photography Magazine Halloween 2019 issue
Love Live Christmas - Cosplay Art and Photography Magazine Issue #7
Dark Elegance - Cosplay Realm Magazine Issue #35
Convention Staffing:
MAGFest/MAGLabs/MAGWest: Mediatron team member 2013-2015, Department Head 2016-2017
PAX South (in conjunction with MAGFest): Jamspace Coordinator 2015-2017
San Japan: Main Events photographer 2014-2017
Dreamhack Austin: Music Crew and Photographer 2017
Crunchyroll Expo: Photographer 2017
