Pre-Fest Event: Cosplay Photoshoots at Studio 21!
Location
1408 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, IL
Event Website
https://www.melissamharden.com/
Start Date
25-9-2026 4:00 PM
End Date
25-9-2026 7:00 PM
Description
Cosplayers - Get Ready For Your Close-Up!
EIU Comic Fest is excited to announce Studio 21 Photography is joining us this year and providing a professional Cosplay Portrait Experience!
Come dressed as your favorite character and step onto a specially designed seat featuring dramatic lighting and special effects created just for the EIU Comic Fest.
These sessions are heavily discounted for EIU Comic Fest cosplayers:
- 1 Professional Digital Image $20
- 2 Professional Digital Images $35
You can pre-register, pre-pay, and save $5, then stop by the Studio 21 set during the Comic Fest to strike your best pose! Your photos will be uploaded to a private online gallery where you can choose your favorite.
Here is the link: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/eiu-comic-con
Whether your cosplay took months to create or five frantic hours the night before, you deserve an awesome photo of it!
Photography by Studio 21 Photography
You bring the character. Studio 21 will make it epic.
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Pre-Fest Event: Cosplay Photoshoots at Studio 21!
1408 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, IL
Cosplayers - Get Ready For Your Close-Up!
EIU Comic Fest is excited to announce Studio 21 Photography is joining us this year and providing a professional Cosplay Portrait Experience!
Come dressed as your favorite character and step onto a specially designed seat featuring dramatic lighting and special effects created just for the EIU Comic Fest.
These sessions are heavily discounted for EIU Comic Fest cosplayers:
- 1 Professional Digital Image $20
- 2 Professional Digital Images $35
You can pre-register, pre-pay, and save $5, then stop by the Studio 21 set during the Comic Fest to strike your best pose! Your photos will be uploaded to a private online gallery where you can choose your favorite.
Here is the link: https://my.photoday.com/gallery/eiu-comic-con
Whether your cosplay took months to create or five frantic hours the night before, you deserve an awesome photo of it!
Photography by Studio 21 Photography
You bring the character. Studio 21 will make it epic.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/eiu_comic_fest/comic_fest_2026/comic_fest_2026/32
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Melissa M. Harden: Acclaimed Photographer, Mentor, and Community Leader
Melissa M. Harden is a vibrant entrepreneur, proud mom, and award-winning photographer whose journey started with a spark of inspiration in high school and has flourished into an exciting career. With her infectious energy and heartfelt dedication to her clients, Melissa shines in production photography, capturing the moments that truly matter, whether it’s high school seniors celebrating milestones, professionals putting their best face forward, or honoring loved ones through celebration of life ceremonies.
Melissa’s heart is anchored by her deep love for her two sons, Skylor, her trusted First Assistant, and Chance, who once brought her vision to life through his video work. Living by her motto, “Put your best foot forward and have no regrets,” Melissa has continued to grow her vision for Studio 21 into a creative and community-focused space.
Melissa has officially moved Studio 21 into her brand-new, 3,300-square-foot downtown studio at 1408 Broadway Ave., Mattoon, IL. The space features built-in photography sets, a three-station salon for professional hair and makeup services, and a warm, welcoming environment designed to give every client a unique and memorable experience.
Rooted in gratitude for her family and driven by her entrepreneurial spirit, Melissa is a powerhouse of positivity, resilience, and vision.