Chester Bennington – Numb Music Video
I’ve finally replicated Chester’s military blouse from the Numb music video. It was months of research and work. I illustrated the designs myself (get them here for your own use). I would have liked them to be screen printed on for greater accuracy, but I couldn’t find a company willing to do a custom single…
Switch – The Matrix
Switch closet cosplay for the Matrix and Animatrix 35mm screening @therevivalhouseperth last Saturday. There were only a few other people in black trenchcoats that night. I knew I’d be the only one in white. I have seen a digital screening of the Matrix before, but it does not compare to 35mm. The colours were so rich and…
Dark Knight Rises Catwoman
From the archives, 2012 Costume and make-up by Courtney Coulson Photography by Luke Milton I made this costume to wear to the opening night screening of the Dark Knight Rises. 2012 was a wonderful year for movies, I have many happy memories going to opening nights in costumes with my mates, usually preceded by a…
Revolver Ocelot by CK Imagery
Here’s another shot of my MGSV Revolver Ocelot, always fascinating to see how different photographers interpret your costume. This one was shot by CK Imagery at Evolve Pop Culture Expo 2024. See this costume photographed by Snap Happy Ian here.
Zorg’s Secretary- Fifth Element (Award Winning Costume)
In 2021 the Monkey Collective held one of their immersive screening events at the wonderful Luna Palace Cinema in Leederville, Perth. It was for one of my favourite films, The Fifth Element, so, of course, I had to make a costume for their costume contest. I knew there were going to be plenty of Leeloos…
Kidda- Rise of the Juggers (Award Winning Costume)
Here’s an obscure one, this is based on Joan Chen’s character Kidda from the post-apocalyptic cult classic “Rise of the Juggers”. Though I didn’t worry too much about accuracy. I was invited to a post-apocalypse costume event, and had about two weeks to make something to wear. I gave myself a budget of $50 and…
Barbenheimer
I am often told I resemble Cillian Murphy, so I couldn’t resist jumping on the Barbenheimer trend. Back in 2023, the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer were released within the same week, so it became a meme to combine the two. I wore this for Vespa Photography’s annual pink themed photo event, raising money for breast…
Gozer- Ghostbusters
From the archives, June 2014: Gozer the Gozerian- Ghostbusters Costume and make-up by Courtney Coulson Photography and props by Luke Milton This year, this month in fact marks the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters, which is one of my all time favourite films, so I couldn’t resist making a tribute to it. Our Re-Animator shoot taught us that…
Herbert West: The Re-Animator
From the archives, March 2014: Costume by Courtney Coulson Photography, sets and props by Luke Milton This shoot was quickly put together after watching all three Re-Animator movies in the past week. The challenge, of course, is to take a character with a very basic costume, use minimal props and set, and still manage to…
Fashion illustration of Phil
This was how my friend Phil appeared to me in a dream. He was doing some sort of Artic expedition, but could walk through a door in the middle of the tundra to return to his apartment. Phil says it gives him League of Extraordinary Gentlemen vibes, I am inclined to agree. His outfit was…
Metal Gear Solid 3: Naked Snake 2
Here’s another solo shoot, just me and my phone camera. This is around the same spot that I did my first Naked Snake photoshoot, although they have since destroyed that beautiful little alcove of trees I had used. Still the area provided the kind of scenery I needed, with bonus authentic mosquitoes. I was being…
Marge Simpson
@vespaphotographyperth hosts an annual pink themed photoshoot event raising money for breast cancer. I figured this was an excellent opportunity to finally make my Marge Simpson Chanel suit. Turns out I bought this fabric and wig mere days before I was hit by a car over two years ago. So, naturally, this project fell far…
Metal Gear Solid : Peace Walker- Date with Kaz
Carpe diem: I’ve wanted to do a Peace Walker Kazuhira shoot for years now, but I could never find a photographer to do it. The old community of amateur photographers has all dissipated. I decided to not let that stop me, you want a job done right, do it yourself. This shoot was struck with…
Cosplay Couture MGSV: Revolver Ocelot
A big thanks to Snap Happy Ian for these most excellent photos.This Revolver Ocelot costume was mostly assembled from pieces found at op-shops and military swap meets. I added the capelet to the jacket about a year ago, and dyed the bandolier and styled the wig the night before the expo.I wear a lot of…
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater- The Boss
This was a fun project, I didn’t make this costume from scratch, I altered one I ordered from a Chinese cosplay website. I replaced the vinyl fabric buckles with metal ones, replaced the vinyl straps with webbing, and made the knife holder out of leather. All touches to give this costume authenticity. I wore it…
Lady Loki
Here’s one from the archives, my first photoshoot ever: Character: Lady Loki (Marvel) Costume and makeup: by me Photographer: Jaqueline Auty Date: 05/05/2012 This one makes me reflect on my costume history. Technically, I have been sewing since I was taught how to in primary school when I was seven years old (we were making…
Metal Gear Solid 3: Naked Snake
Normal people take walks and admire the scenery, I find a cool location, go home and come back in costume for a photoshoot. This was about a ten minute walk from my house, I shot this on my phone on a tripod using natural lighting. I couldn’t have asked for a more ideal location, a…
Phantom Limbs Kazuhira Miller Cosplay
I shot this one in my bedroom alone, I did the makeup myself, even put vaseline on my face to simulate sweat.
Kazuhira Miller Cosplay
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Costume by me Photography by Sreeraj Sreenivisan Edits by me Location: Fremantle Harbour and Maritime Museum Nearly four months ago I was nearly killed in a hit-and-run, I have no memory of the incident, nor the week that followed. Since then I’ve had to deal with injuries I…
Under the Skin
Photography by Luke Milton Makeup by Kat Winslade This was a shoot that initially arose from the fact that as my hair has been growing out, I noticed a passing resemblance to Scarlett Johansson’s alien femme fatale in Under the Skin. But then I watched the film again and found myself thinking about it a…
Arkham City Bane Cosplay- One Day Build
This was a heap of fun to put together, I was on @thebatminute and one of the hosts, Niall asked if I could make a Bane costume for the promo photo. I couldn’t resist the challenge, in less than a week (and with less than $10) I had to throw this all together and get photos.…
Cosplay Couture- Herbie the Lovebug
Another entry in my Hollywood cars fashion designs (see KITT and KARR, and Christine), I envisioned Herbie as youthful and cheeky, I took elements from 1960’s fashion as well as race car driver uniforms and accessories.
Charlie Watson and Bumblebee (Camaro)
Charlie and Bumblebee in his Camaro alt-mode.Photography by Simon HaynesCamaro provided by Clevo RulzAfter planning and rescheduling around rain and lockdowns for months, I’m so happy to have finally gotten to do this shoot. Cars are my life right now, so I was eager to model with them. It was an interesting challenge, I wanted to…
Charlie Watson and Bumblebee (VW)
Charlie and Bumblebee in his VW Beetle alt-mode.Photography by Simon HaynesVW Beetle provided by Grace Palmateer-McLaughlin.After planning and rescheduling around rain and lockdowns for months, I’m so happy to have finally gotten to do this shoot. Cars are my life right now, so I was eager to model with them. It was an interesting challenge, I…
Kira Nerys Deep Space Nine Cosplay
Photographer: Simon Haynes Makeup: Kat Winslade It’s been a long time, but I have returned to cosplay with a character and costume I never expected to like as much as I do. I guess because I was detransitioning while watching DS9, I gravitated towards Kira as she is such a great female character who shows…
Cosplay Couture- Smaug
A fashion redesign of Smaug the dragon from the Hobbit, illustrated back in around 2013
Detroit Become Human Connor Sewing Pattern
It’s finally here, it took a lot of work but the pattern is now available on Etsy
Quorra- Tron Legacy Costume
Here’s another one from the archives, a commission from 2010 to be worn to see Tron Legacy. It did have lights, sadly this is the only photo I still have. Looking back, it’s better than I remembered it, I could do so much better now though. Maybe I will make my own Tron costume one…
Galactus Foam Costume
About four years ago I was studying Librarianship and Record Keeping, and for our prac placement we were to create a project for display. I figured I could put my costume making skills to work here and show the students visiting the school library how foam costumes are designed and assembled. It was a big…
Detroit: Become Human Connor Cosplay 2
The last of the photos from the Detroit: Become Human photoshoot I did back in August last year. I just realised, the August before that, I legally changed my name to Connor after finishing the game. Detroit continues to be an inspiration to me nearly two years later and I plan on making the RK900…
Star Trek TNG: Lore Redesign
I’ve been playing with this one for awhile, to go with my Data redesign. Lore lacks an iconic outfit, I think his Borg costume was the closest he got but it fell short of what it could have been. It was felt Batman abs. This should be Lore coming into his own, becoming a cult…
Doctor Who Kroton the Cyberman Cosplay
Another one from the archives, in 2013 I made my first attempt at foam armour. The Cyberman was a great project for a beginner as it is all incredibly simple shapes. I think the only real mistake I made was not buying good quality thin foam, those areas deteriorated almost instantly. Otherwise the latex paint…
Star Trek TOS Uniform Redesign
Throwback to 2016 I’ve always had a thing for redesigning Star Trek costumes, I think because the real ones are quite camp but have a lot of iconic elements. So it’s a lot of fun to play with as a designer. The intention with this redesign was to incorporate contemporary streetwear aesthetics. Something practical, versatile…
Detroit: Become Human Connor Cosplay
Costume and make-up by Connor Coulson Photography and editing by Marla Bishop Locations: Perth Esplanade, Perth Library A little over a year ago Detroit came into my life when things were at their bleakest, my relationship with my family was fractured, I was homeless, staying with a friend, and on top of that I was…
Commission- Cassian Andor
This commission included making the shirt and altering the trousers. The shirt was a bit of a challenge because there aren’t a lot of clear reference photos, but I believe I have captured every detail faithfully. The “bib” is an unusual detail and a bit difficult to figure out, especially in regards to integrating it…
Commission- Hoods and Tabards
This was an order for six identical hoods and matching tabards for LARP. I was following the customer’s design template. I like working in production line style, it makes me feel more productive. Where as working on one garment at a time feels slower. The beauty of working on relatively simple garments like this is…
Detroit: Become Human Connor Cosplay Process
I have been obsessed with Detroit: Become Human since before it was released, as a fan of all things robots I followed the project with interest. And of course Connor immediately became my favourite character (Ruthless!Connor all the way). I have been battling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on and off for years now and Detroit was…
Commission- Forest Spirit
Photographer: Marla Bishop Make-up: Kat Winslade Model: Elias Mattila Costume: Courtney Coulson This project is Marla’s entry for a photography contest, the concept was a kind of forest spirit or elf. The costume was largely improvised on the day, it consists of artificial moss and flowers and hot gluing it all together. It took about…
Commission- Winifred Sanderson
This might be one of the most elaborate costume I have ever made, the dress and the cloak include about 24 metres of fabric, all hand painted and bejewelled. I sculpted the snake brooches myself and they contain real malachite stones. The customer wanted it to be as accurate as possible, which is what I…
Commission: Traversing History
Project director and photographer: Marla Bishop Make-up artists: Kat Winslade and Camila Cufré Costumes: Connor Coulson Models: Nic Färgglad Erin Delaney Jasper Storm Luciano Spadoni Connor Coulson This was an unusual project, I was approached by Marla, a photography student who had an ambitious photoshoot that they needed costumes for. The concept was androgynous…
Night at the Museum- Ahkemnrah Redesign
I love the Night at the Museum films and I also love Ancient Egypt, so naturally I was inspired to reinterpret Ahkmenrah’s costume. The goal was to be as historically accurate as possible while still being recognisable. This took me a couple of months just to research, turns out there’s not a lot of information…
Star Trek:TNG Data Redesign
A redesign of the uniforms for Star Trek: The Next Generation I looked at the Abrams films and Discovery and even Alien, as well as modern uniforms and fashion for inspiration. While I like the TNG costumes, they don’t look like official uniforms that would be worn in any context, they look more like superheroes,…
Prometheus David8 Cosplay
Model and costumer: Courtney Coulson (Travian Designs) Photographer: Zachary William (https://www.facebook.com/8bitandover/) Make-up: Kat Winslade (https://www.facebook.com/katwinslademua/) It’s been a long time since I’ve cosplayed, it’s good to be back. This will be the first of many David costumes, I am utterly obsessed with Prometheus and Alien:Covenant. I am so dedicated I even bleached my own…
Travian Designs 