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contributors
Jason Laboy is a portrait/editorial
photographer based in Bronx, NY. Jason took
his passion for photography to the convention
scene 2 years ago and he has quickly
established himself as one of the most
sought-after photographers in the Cosplay
community. Jason has the knack for turning
the mundane into the mesmerizing.
Alan Scholting of Synester Saints Ent. is a
true fanboy turned professional, with over
fifteen years of convention experience and
multiple contacts in the entertainment world.
As a columnist, he has had the pleasure of
interviewing everyone from WWE superstars
to living legends like Stan Lee. His writing has
won several awards.
Steve Prue likes to go to interesting places,
meet up with interesting people dressed up
as interesting characters, and shoot them.
Mineralblu is a daily publication that covers
all things nerd related, including movies, tv,
comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, conventions,
and much more.