Soonercon 33: Gateway to the Galaxy

Promotional movie poster featuring stylized sci-fi design with blue lightning and text 'Gateway to the Galaxy' against dark background.
Dramatic science fiction poster showing four astronauts in white uniforms against a cosmic space background with blue lighting effects.

Posters

One of the best parts of working on a creative team is the feedback process. I was really energized by the concept on the right and felt proud of it, but through thoughtful feedback from the story creator, we ended up using the version on the left. Their insight helped shape the final direction, and it was a great reminder of how collaboration can take an idea to an even stronger place.

Angry Scotsman Event

I also got to try some product advertising this year, which was a fun and rewarding challenge.

A lineup of craft beer bottles, ice cream containers, and Sooner Corn brand packaging displayed on a rustic wooden table.
Cans of Blue Sky hard seltzer displayed with red-filled glasses and a promotional sign on a wooden table.
Bearded person in glasses and baseball cap holds up Blue Snow shaving soap while making excited expression.

I ended up liking the ones below the best.

Several artisanal craft beers and ice cream pints arranged on a rustic wooden table showing a SoonerCorn ice cream brand package.
A person in cosplay wearing purple clothing and face paint poses dramatically at a wooden table in a cafe setting.

Angry Scotsman Cosplay Event with Soonercon

This year we tried something new with Angry Scotsman. While we had hoped for a bigger turnout, it naturally became more of a community gathering, which I ended up loving. It was refreshing to cosplay and connect outside of a convention setting, without the usual outside pressures. Spending time with familiar faces in a more relaxed environment reminded me why I enjoy this community so much.

Here is a slideshow of the event photos I took:

A figure in a navy blue dress with moon and star patterns stands next to a white bench in an outdoor setting.
A person wearing a black beret and matching short-sleeved top poses outdoors at an event.
Person in white Jedi robes poses with a blue lightsaber while cosplaying as a Star Wars character in an outdoor setting.
Black winter coat hanging on white railing with purple foliage in the background.
A polka dot dress twirls gracefully in an outdoor setting with black ankle boots and blue-tinted hair.
Person dressed as Wednesday Addams in a black velvet dress with braids and patterned tights poses outdoors.
A figure in a black hooded costume poses with a glowing turquoise lightsaber in an outdoor setting.
Two cosplayers in black outfits pose back-to-back at an outdoor event, one holding a green lightsaber prop.
Person wearing college logo t-shirt and baseball cap smiling while holding drink at outdoor gathering.
Vendor displays items at outdoor market booth while customer browses merchandise.
White blouse with colorful tropical floral print shown in multiple close-up shots outdoors.
Person wearing green superhero costume with matching cape poses at outdoor event.
A bright yellow raincoat stands out against a blurred outdoor background with warm lighting.
Person wearing an orange sports jersey with Rebels text and Star Wars Rebel Alliance logo poses outdoors.
A couple embraces at an outdoor event, showcasing colorful tattoo sleeves and a green satin dress.
Cosplay scene with performers in green costumes holding prop weapons in dramatic pose.
Person in yellow raincoat sharing a moment with someone in medieval-style armor at an outdoor event.
Person in starry navy dress holding a green plush toy at an outdoor gathering.
Person wearing a black fedora and dark jacket sitting at wooden table outdoors.
Performer in white t-shirt singing into microphone during outdoor concert performance.
A cosplayer in a black corset and silver wig performs on stage with a microphone under string lights.
Performer in green costume with ivy decorations holds microphone during outdoor show.
Person in white robe holds lightsaber prop and certificate at outdoor event.
A person in white Jedi robes holds a blue lightsaber and a congratulations certificate with a winning smile.
A person in a green shirt and glasses smiles while holding a drink at an outdoor social gathering.
A person dressed in white Jedi robes poses with a glowing blue lightsaber against an evening cityscape.
A lightsaber-wielding figure in Jedi-inspired costume stands in a grassy field at dusk with city buildings in the background.
Two people with colorful dyed hair - red and silver - smile together wearing cosplay outfits against a blurred background.
Person wearing Spider-Man costume sips from a wine glass at a themed party event.
Wonder Woman cosplayer in casual outfit holding beverage at outdoor festival.
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YouTube Video Covers

A space-themed orientation video series banner shows a person in a white uniform next to a colorful triangular logo.
A blue and white professional video conference setup with multiple screens displaying electronic presentations.
Business casual professional using a mobile device with colorful triangular logo and glowing space background.
Promotional image for 'The Directive' showing a figure in dramatic lighting against a cosmic blue background with text overlay.