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Hi everyone!  We have some exciting updates for you guys!

We are now open for commissions! :D


Our commissions will be only digital art that involves photo editing or photomanipulations.


I realize this is a rather unique way of doing commissions, so I've prepared some guidlines to clear up any confusion about the process.



At Pixel Mages, we do exactly what our name implies.  We use our photoediting skills to bring cosplay photography to a whole new level.

This means, at the basic level we can add special effects and retouch your photos.  Or, we can take it further and create a photomanipulation to put your character into, to recreate the world your cosplay belongs to.

Here is an example of a basic photo with only some retouching.   The Cervello by Gekko-chou

Here is an example of a basic photo with just an added special effect.  :thumb287559026:

Here is an example of characters from a photo placed into a photomanipulation.   Deviant ID-Pirate by Gekko-chou

Here is an example of a full fledged photomanipulation background with a character with special effects.  :thumb360821841:


If you are not sure what category your commission falls into, please send me a note.  I will happily answer any questions you may have.  :)



Rules:

You must be able to communicate clearly.  If you say, "Make me look awesome!" I won't really know what to do for you.  But if you say, "I want you to make this character's eyes glow red" then I have a clear path to follow.

I'm pretty flexible, but all commissions must be approved by me.  I usually only refuse if it's extremely graphic.  This includes acts of violence, sex, ect.  Also, at the stock models' requests, I cannot insert a face onto another model of an artwork I've already done.  It's gotta be all you (but you're awesome anyway, so all the better!).

Once a commission is established, I ask for the payment in full up front.  Then, I will send progress pictures until you are completely satisfied.  Upon completion, I will mail your order to you.



We can do a lot for you, but keep in mind that the picture you submit to us MUST be approved by the model AND the photographer for us to edit.

Remember that the pose and angle in your photo cannot be changed drastically.  I can do minor tweaks, but it's not really possible to change a photo of a person standing into one doing a flip.  

Also, your picture must pass basic photo standards, such as proper lighting and sharpness.  A picture taken off your phone will not be enough for us to work with.

Here is an example of a photo that would be accepted:  

Mature Content

FairyFlight -9-J by mjranum-stock


Here is an example of a photo that would be rejected:   Mobile love by Ranae490

If you're not sure, go ahead and send us the photo to review.  We will let you know if we can work with it or  not.

Once you receive your commission you are free to post it anywhere.  However, you are NOT allowed to sell it by any means.



Pricing:


Original photo with and added special effect:  $10

Character placed into a black/neutral background with an added special effect:  $13

Character placed into a different photomanipulation background:  $20

Character placed into a different photomanipulation background with and added special effect:  $23

Additional characters are $5 each.

Additional special effects are $3 each

Makeup/retouching is $5


Print Size Pricing:

4x6- $7

Wallets (set of 4)- $6

5x7- $9

8x10- $13

11x17- $15

13x19- $17

CD with Digital Copy- $8

Prices are subject to change based off details of the commission.


Also, as of right now we are only accepting paypal as a means of payment.



Thank you guys so much for your growing support of the Pixel Mages!  :D  Be sure to like us on Facebook for more updates and contests!  www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pix…

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Hey guys!


So after getting all settled and situated with everything, I finally had the time to begin working on my very special project.  And now it's finally here!


We're called the Pixel Mages!  We are photographers/digital artists who want to take cosplay photography to a whole new level!


It all started when I was looking at all these great cosplays, but they'd have a grey background or an irrelevant background.  And I was thinking, "Someone should make it so they can have cool settings with awesome effects!"  And then, bing!  Pixel Mages was born!


We're still fine tuning the details.  However, we'll be opening up for commissions soon!  In the meantime, feel free to send us any questions and feedback!


Also, we're launching Pixel Mages at Wings of Fantasy Cosplay Ball in Chicago with special discounts!  We'll see you there!
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So guys may be wondering why I've been practically dead on DA.  Well, it's because I was making a big move.  I moved from Houston, TX all the way to Chicago, IL.  So I had a lot to preparing to do.  

And then, when I was actually moving, it turned into the move of hell.  Seriously, everything that could have gone wrong, happened, including someone sabotaging my car in the middle of nowhere and I had to scrap it and somehow keep going to Chicago..  :(  It really was a test of determination, that's for sure!  So once I got here, I had a lot of new situations I had to take care of.  Plus, I moved up here, but my apartment wasn't ready for a month, so I was kind of stuck in limbo for a while.

But now I'm all situated, my stuff is mostly unpacked, and the calm has been restored.  So!  I have some great stuff coming soon!  :)

In addition to cosplay pics, I also have some photo manipulations stewing in my brain, so please let me know what you think of those when they come out!

For those who have favorited or commented on my stuff, thank you so so much!  I really appreciate them all, even if I couldn't say so!


*EDIT*

So about an hour after I post this, my computer decides to die.  No blue screen of death or anything, just BLIP!  Done.

Sigh.

Fortunately I had money put aside to buy a new one to be my photo editing laptop, so now it's just coming sooner than expected.  I'm doing research for my new one right now (since I do not understand computer lingo AT ALL D: ), so I should be customizing one soon and have it in about a week or two.  Any tips?

The good thing about it all is everything important was on my external hard drives.  So I can pick up where I left off before once I get it.

Thanks again for being so patient and awesome!  :hug:
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I'm So Excited!

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....And I just can't hide it!  XD

I just came back from Anime Matsuri, and it was GREAT!  It was awesome to see Flow in concert a second time, for sure!  Also, this was my first time I didn't bring my camera (GASP!).  I just strolled around in my Katara cosplay from Avatar the Last Airbender, and I gotta say, it was pretty relaxing not having to hold something like my camera for dear life on a consistent basis.  I didn't get any pictures at Matsuri, but I will most likely have some when I go to Acen at the end of this month.

By the way, who else is going to Acen?  I'm soooo stoked like you wouldn't believe!  Don't worry watchers, I will definitely have some more photos to submit after this con, including ATLA, Kuroshitsuji, Blood+, Naruto, and more!

By the way, my friends and I are wanting a Pein (Yahiko version) for a shoot we are having at Acen.  Is there anyone interested?

Thanks again to everyone for being so patient and awesome!  You guys are the best!  <3
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So, hi guys.

I want to start off by apologizing profusely.  I had all these great pictures ready to upload, which took countless hours to do.

And then my computer crashes.

So naturally, I weep at the loss of my edits, but and not disheartened, for I had my RAWs backed up on my external drive.

So then I spend all that time again to edit.

And they got destroyed.

You can see where this is going, I'm sure.  XD

So, now that work has slowed down for me, I am going to edit the pictures.  Again.  And this time, I'll just post as I go.  So everyone, thank you for being so patient, the moment is finally here!  Kind of.  :P

Once I finish a shoot, I think I'm gonna post a journal entry for the goofy pics and behind the scene stuff.  Is that something you'd be interested in?

Thanks again!  I love you guys! <3
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