Yet, he has barely begun.
Thats nearly 5,000 conventions every day!
These unusual gatherings allow like-minded people to congregate, bond, and express themselves.
The outside world doesnt matter.
In fact, for the weekend duration of most conventions, the outside world doesnt even exist.
Association of Lincoln Presenters, Natchez, Mississippi, 2014.
His images are a combination of portraits, group shots, and documentary-style photos of unusual sights and situations.
Drooker avoids oversaturated events like ComicCon or Star Trek.
All of these photographs are from the book Conventional Wisdom by Arthur Drooker.
Copyright 2016, published byGlitterati Incorporated.
Association of Lincoln Presenters, Columbus, Ohio, 2013.
Santa Drill Team, Santa Celebration, Tampa, Florida, 2013.
Beard Bleaching, Santa Celebration, Tampa, Florida, 2014.
Brony Parade, BronyCon, Baltimore, 2013.
At Ease, Military History Fest, St. Charles, Illinois, 2014.
Maksim the Yellow Tailed Sea Witch, Merfest, Cary, North Carolina, 2015.
Mermaid Matrimony, Merfest, Cary, North Carolina, 2015.
Zoo, Anthrocon, Pittsburgh, 2014.
Clown Cluster, World Clown Association, Northbrook, Illinois, 2014.
BronyCon, Baltimore, 2013.
