Joeyverse Costume Contest 2009 - 4th Place Runner Up!

Before moving on with the judging results and winners, I wanted to take a moment to thank EVERYONE who participated in the contest. We had a really good turnout and I was really impressed with the energy and interpretation of every single entry. In order to thank everyone for making the 1st Joeyverse Costume Contest a big success, I would like to extend an offer of a totally awesome sketch commission to everyone who entered. Please email me or comment to claim this prize.

AND! I'd like to present a second super special prize to everyone, offered by Claire/Spotless Photography: a free costume photoshoot for anyone who entered the contest.¹

Okay! Moving on! This year's contest had some pretty freaking sweet submissions, and though we did pick 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, I still had to do a 4th place runner up. I'm going to start with the introduction to the judges and how the photos were judged!

JUDGING

All costumes were judged taking the following three points in mind:

1. How well the costume reflected the original design character
2. How well the costumer reflected the personality of the character
3. How well the photos portrayed points 1 and 2

Keeping this in mind, I'll briefly introduce the other two judges! Claire has been my biggest fan for the last five and a half years. She's also a totally sweet photographer who specializes in costume photography. Claire likes fucked up stories and crazy bitches like Sal and Olivia. Cassandra, judge #3, is a super-duper cosplayer with a fixation on bias tape and melons. She's well-versed in the Joeyverse and is also a huge wig nerd. Together, they are... Claire and Cassandra, the two informed persons who helped me judge this contest! And they fight crime.

Right! I know what you're really here for, so without any further ado, I present to you the 1st annual (fanfare)...

JOEYVERSE COSTUME CONTEST 2009
Judging results!

and we'll start with the

4th Place Runner Up!

KcD as Kaet
Final Waltz
VIEW ALL PHOTOS

I was really surprised to get this submission and I'm 100% glad I did! This photoshoot had great photos and a great location, and the outfit is exactly as it should be. We also thought you had a great understanding and portrayal of the character (which is why I particularly like this photo -- ha! Kaet scowl!). All in all, a flawless entry that shows how well you can do without any sewing so long as you pay attention to detail, understand who you're in costume as, and get creative with the photos.

So, really big round of applause to Kaycie! Next winners post follows!

^{1 To claim this prize you must have entered the contest. Also, you have to be local, unless you want to pay to fly Claire and her camera to you. Photoshoot ONLY valid for costume(s) you entered for the 2009 contest. Please contact Claire at claire (a) spotlessphotography.com}