Exploding Gophers Photography

10/14/2026

Last minute opportunity! I will be in Old Town Alexandria for a photoshoot this Saturday morning (Oct 17). I will be shooting Halloween, pre-AnimeUSA, pre-Magfest, and pre-Katsucon.shots.Reach out if you’re interested in booking a time! See some of my previous work at

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09/25/2026

Do you have your costume ready for Magfest or Katsucon- but dont want to wait that long to be photographed? Fall in Great Falls, Fairfax, or Old Town Alexandria is a perfect time to get your photo taken. You’ve probably seen me at Katsucon, Station Unity or ComicCon - I’m currently booking 30 minute photoshoots for $50. Reach out if you’re interested in booking a time!

08/11/2026

Select images from Edinburgh, Scotland

07/30/2026

Photos from the street festival in Edinburgh

07/28/2026

07/26/2026

Spent a day on the Isle of May, photographing Puffins. Very funny to watch, very hard to capture in a photo

06/28/2026

Only 1 week left to book a Cosplay photoshoot slot in Old Town Alexandria

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06/06/2026

Postponing my Cosplay photoshoot from June 28 to July 5 in Old Town Alexandria. DM if you're interested in joining us

05/15/2026

You may have seen me at Katsucon, SU, Comicon, and several other cons. I'm now taking bookings for SU and for a photoshoot in Old Town Alexandria on June 28. Please let me know if you're interested in scheduling a time. Check out my work on IG at https://www.instagram.com/explodinggophersphotography/

05/03/2026

Went for a hike in Mason Neck park. Saw a few Bald Eagles and a baby Osprey.