The Zombie Engagement Shoot: Brandi + Derek

The bride-to-be, Brandi, used to babysit my children. So when she said she was engaged, I offered my services. I knew the shoot would be fun as soon as she said zombies, but I had no idea it would be this awesome.

The groom-to-be, Derek, worked seasonally at the local Fear Farm, Halloween corn maze and haunted houses. He had friends that were willing to participate to make this shoot pretty awesome with costumes and make-up. I knew this would be a large production so I enlisted the help of my friend Shaun. Best decision ever!

I had to talk them into a few more classic poses as their parent's weren't thrilled with the zombie idea. That evening, we had limited resources. The power was out at the vendors, so I had to use Photoshop to make the lights illuminate. I also sprinkled a few stars in the sky.

Our couple enters the haunted house, where the Derek protects Brandi from a madman. Is that a zombie in the doorway?

Trying to escape the zombies, Derek gets bitten!

In the cemetery, Brandy notices the bite on Derek's arm, but it is too late!

Death means cool blue tones!

Zombie Derek finds the perfect ring for his zombie bride on the hand of a conveniently hiding (and not very well) victim, under a church pew!

Sweet and creepy all in one shot. Love it!

This cute zombie couple shares a moment in an abandoned Spanish chapel.

They are dying to get married.

Phoenix Comicon 2014 was AWESOME!!!!

This year was my second time attending Phoenix Comicon, and my first time as an official volunteer photographer or Contog. I was able to attend all 4 days and I had a blast. Here are some of my favorites!

Ace Ventura

John Barrowman (Doctor Who and Torchwood) signing autographs

Random man enjoying a comic book in the exhibitor hall.

Doctor Who Cosplayers

Duct tape costume contest Wookiee. (Yes, I had to look that up to see if I was spelling it right)

Disturbing dark figure on the escalator.

Hipster Ariel

Iron Man / Tony Stark

Jayne and Kaylee from Firefly

Moon Mermaid, her friend the Kraken, and an unfortunate pirate.

Lego Build-Off contestant

Superman and Deadpool battle with lightsabers.

Mermaid lounging at the outdoor lagoon.

Ninjas resting in the lobby at the Hyatt.

Michael Blaney and his new card game.

Guests planning their day.

Samara, coming out of the TV (The Ring).

Joe Holt explaining what a Nerf-Herder really is.

Walking Dead, Michonne cosplay with her slave zombies.

I can't wait until next year! If you want to see more Comicon awesomeness, go to Phoenix Comicon Flickr. There you will find more of my photos, as well as those of my other Contog friends.