5 Questions with Harley Quinn at the Carnival

I met Ashley and her husband, TJ, last year at Chattanooga Comic Con. They were rocking a killer Black Cat and Logan cosplay and I got the opportunity to take a few shots of them outside the convention hall. Since, we’ve gotten together on several amazing shoots and projects ranging from Captain Jack Sparrow, a Kids Convention, and Harley Quinn goes to the Carnival. Ashley and TJ run an amazing company called Magic Lamp Entertainment locally that has an array of super talented actors/actresses and cosplayers that do a wide array of childrens parties and local charities as well. Recently Ashley and I had the privilege of going to the Thrillville Carnival and doing a Harley Quinn shoot. Here’s a few questions with Ashley about cosplay, how she got into it, and what’s next.

Harley Quinn Cosplay by Ashley Rogers of Magic Lamp Entertainment - Photo - TRD Photography

TRD - Who is your favorite character to cosplay and why?

Ashley - I love to cosplay Harley Quinn because everything about her character is so much fun! The makeup, clothes, and of course her personality, are so eccentric.

TRD - What drew you into the world of cosplay in the first place?

Ashley - I did my first cosplay in 2015 as Elsa from Frozen because I wanted to visit the kids at T.C Thompson Children's Hospital as a princess, and Frozen was super popular at the time. I really didn't know anything about cosplay - I was just volunteering with the hospital and thought it would be a fun and unique way for me to be involved. I have always loved dressing up in costumes, and I have a background in theatre and acting, so I fell in love with cosplay and my only regret is not starting earlier!

TRD - That’s an awesome way of getting into it! You still do a lot of work with kids as well. Even at the Harley shoot at the carnival, kids were coming up to you non-stop and it’s easy to see you have a heart for kids. What other areas are you doing merging the world of cosplay and working with children?

Ashley - I absolutely adore children! Being able to bring characters to life for them through cosplaying has been such a fun experience. I love seeing them get so excited to meet one of their favorite characters. I started my company, Magic Lamp Entertainment, in 2018 doing professional character acting (which is essentially next level cosplaying). My team has done over 700 bookings all over East Tennessee, into North Georgia and Alabama, all within the last 5 years.

TRD - That’s freaking incredible man! What is the most popular character that people request?

Ashley - Spider-Man and Elsa - FOR SURE!

TRD - Where can people find your socials to follow you guys and see what’s going on?

Ashley - Instagram and Facebook - @magiclampentertainment My Instagram: @ashnadia

5 Questions with Harley Quinn at the Carnival

5 Questions with Harley Quinn at the Carnival

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