r/comiccon • u/OGPirateMaterialist • Apr 26 '26

Liverpool Comic Con Liverpool Comic-Con, May 2nd.

I’ve never attended a comic-con before, but jumped at the opportunity to visit Liverpool as the con happens to be on my 24th Birthday. Not only that, but I was able to secure a photo-op with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill so I’m obviously gassed about that given that’s my favourite era of Doctor Who. Shame their autograph opportunities sold out though!

I’m wondering however, what does a comic-con usually look like when you’ve got photo opportunities booked? I’m going with a friend of mine, but I’m concerned I’ll spend a large chunk of the day waiting in a queue as he isn’t joining me for the photo. I just have no idea what it’ll look like if I’m honest, so any advice or tips would be appreciated. The last thing I want is me wasting the day in a queue and not being able to explore what’s on offer with my pal.

Additionally, how many photos do they take during the shoot? Do you get the chance to do a few different poses and stuff? Or is it literally just walk in, say hello, photo is taken once and then you’re sent on your way… thanks!

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u/jamiesugah Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 26 '26

One ticket = one photo. It's very much an assembly line. They are down to a science at this point. If you want to do a specific pose, have a reference photo ready.

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u/OGPirateMaterialist Apr 28 '26

Oh wow okay, so they only do the one photo and you don’t even get the opportunity to pick from a few different snapshots? I only ask because what if someone blinks or looks away from the camera? 🤣

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u/jamiesugah Apr 28 '26

It's been ages since I've done photos - I feel like if it's noticeably bad, they'll let you retake it, but they don't have time for everyone to do multiple photos.