LoreBuilds

11/26/2025

Shaw!
FoxC Cosplay & CosplaynJay

10/28/2025

10/26/2025

Your Anime Aki Con Cosplay Contest winners! I cannot tell you all how much it fills my heart so see so much passion and talent on the cosplay stage in my city. Cosplay PLAYS in Peoria!

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09/18/2025

I had such a blast with this Iron Man. Can you believe this is Matt's first cosplay?!
Shoutout to Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space for hosing us!

06/20/2025

More shots from Fleur's garb shoot at Armageddon!

06/10/2025

I didn't shoot much more than this at Belegarth's Armageddon this year, but I'm thankful for all the moments I did get to witness.

05/20/2025

Still not a new cosplay from me, but I did have the honor of capturing FoxC's new Sylvanas speed-build! Such a gift to get to hang out in the woods with one of my favorite cosplayers

04/22/2025

More adventure hikes with the littles, please! Such an honor to be able to capture family images for of one of the people who inspired me so much in my early years of photography.

03/01/2025

🖤💜Happy Women’s History Month!💜🖤

To celebrate the women and femmes who inspire us, Mistie of Solsta Skin in Champaign, IL and Lore of LoreBuilds/LoreShoots have partnered together to offer an Instagram giveaway in the name of Girls Supporting Girls. One lucky winner will receive a prize package including a Deluxe Brazilian, Underarm, and Half-Leg waxing service as well as a 1 hour bo***ir photoshoot with professional retouching, digital download of your Top 35 images, and a 5x5 leather-bound “Little Black Book” with your favorite photos from the shoot. These services have a combined value of $945 and they can be yours for free!

🖤💜HOW TO ENTER:💜🖤
Head on over to / on Insta for all the details!
Winner will be chosen via random selection on International Women’s Day - March 8th

🖤💜BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!💜🖤
Even if you aren’t selected as our Grand Prize Winner, you can receive 30% off of any waxing service with Mistie and save $140 on a bo***ir session & album bundle with Lore if you book before the end of Women’s History Month (through the end of March).

US residents ages 18+ only. This contest is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram or Meta. To receive a discount, photoshoots must be booked with a 25% down payment but can be scheduled for any time through the remainder of 2025. Once your down payment is received, you will be sent a single-use voucher for 30% off service of your choice from Mistie. Giveaway is open to ALL women and femmes - if you felt it in your soul when Shania Twain said “Let’s Go, Girls!” then this giveaway is for you.

02/20/2025

Here is the church⛪️, here is the steeple🔔,
Open the doors and swipe to one of the prettiest sanctuaries I've ever seen!

02/19/2025

How to prepare for your fantasy portrait shoot👇🏻

1. Choosing the right outfit🧝🏼‍♂️🧚🏿‍♀️
While there is absolutely no wrong choice between a queen’s ballgown or the more practical garments of an elven rogue, what sort of vibes do you want to give off? What small details and bits of lore can be included with meaningful accessories? Consider also the practical elements like posing, weather and terrain. For example, a large skirt like the one on Dame Elwing’s gown is great for hiding warm leggings and waterproof boots for climbing through creek beds and woods.

2. Props, props, props!⚔️
It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous before and even during your shoot, especially if you’re not often in front of the camera. I have found over and over again that my clients feel much more comfortable when they know what to do with their hands, and even more so when they have an interactive element like a prop. Swords, books, candle-lit lanterns, bows, and more (maybe even your partner for a couples shoot?) offer an awesome range of posing ideas, storytelling elements, and easy ways to make you feel more confident.

3. Share your ideas ✨
In the days and weeks leading up to your shoot, I’ll be checking in to learn more about the vision you wish to bring to life. As I learn more about your hopes, I’ll craft a list of poses and ideas so we can make the best images possible. During this time, if you have any ideas that seem a little crazy or too “out there,” you are always welcome to bring them to me. Have a Reel you saved, a million screenshots, or an overflowing Pinterest board? I want to see it! Every little bit of collaboration means we are that much closer to the most epic images of YOU.

I’m already excited for your session, and I can’t wait to hear from you.