Aramis Jackson, Tabares Peake and Mikey Rios dressed as the Power Rangers at this year's Tampa Bay Comic Convention at the Tampa Convention Center.
Aramis Jackson, Tabares Peake and Mikey Rios dressed as the Power Rangers at this year's Tampa Bay Comic Convention at the Tampa Convention Center. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Joseph Martinez, 3, from Dade City, dressed as The Flash but took a nap before his family was ready to leave.
Joseph Martinez, 3, from Dade City, dressed as The Flash but took a nap before his family was ready to leave. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Dressed as The Witcher, Chris Warren brought his daughter, who dressed as Princess Peach, and her friend, who went as Nezuko Kamadod, to the Tampa Bay Comic Con.
Dressed as The Witcher, Chris Warren brought his daughter, who dressed as Princess Peach, and her friend, who went as Nezuko Kamadod, to the Tampa Bay Comic Con. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Sofia March, Ava Williams and Hearken Hughes traveled from Cape Coral to attend Tampa Bay Comic Con dressed as Nepeta Leijon, Vriska Serket and Terezi Pyrope.
Sofia March, Ava Williams and Hearken Hughes traveled from Cape Coral to attend Tampa Bay Comic Con dressed as Nepeta Leijon, Vriska Serket and Terezi Pyrope. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Exhibitor David Richard with End to End Gallery, waits as customers browse comic books at the Tampa Bay Comic Con. The fine art sculpture in the middle is by artist Takashi Murakami and is titled “Mr. Dob."
Exhibitor David Richard with End to End Gallery, waits as customers browse comic books at the Tampa Bay Comic Con. The fine art sculpture in the middle is by artist Takashi Murakami and is titled “Mr. Dob." Photos by Jay Nolan.
A LEGO display draws a crowd at this year Tampa Bay Comic Con. These castles were assembled by Anthony Ochoa from Port Orange.
A LEGO display draws a crowd at this year Tampa Bay Comic Con. These castles were assembled by Anthony Ochoa from Port Orange. Photos by Jay Nolan.
A group dressed as characters from “Genshin Impact” had a lot of requests for photographs at the Tampa Bay Comic Con.
A group dressed as characters from “Genshin Impact” had a lot of requests for photographs at the Tampa Bay Comic Con. Photos by Jay Nolan.
James Wannen, of Spring Hill, waits for the costume contest to begin. Wannen’s father said it was James’ idea to dress up, attend and take part in the contest.
James Wannen, of Spring Hill, waits for the costume contest to begin. Wannen’s father said it was James’ idea to dress up, attend and take part in the contest. Photos by Jay Nolan.
Some stars from the hit series “Breaking Bad” were on-hand for a q&a session at the Tampa Bay Comic Con. On stage are a moderator and actors RJ Mitte and Daniel and Luis Moncada.
Some stars from the hit series “Breaking Bad” were on-hand for a q&a session at the Tampa Bay Comic Con. On stage are a moderator and actors RJ Mitte and Daniel and Luis Moncada. Photos by Jay Nolan.
A group of attendees at the Tampa Bay Comic Con pose outside the exhibit hall at the Tampa Convention Center for a photo.
A group of attendees at the Tampa Bay Comic Con pose outside the exhibit hall at the Tampa Convention Center for a photo. Photos by Jay Nolan.
An overhead view of a small section of exhibitors at this year's Tampa Bay Comic Con at the Tampa Convention Center
An overhead view of a small section of exhibitors at this year's Tampa Bay Comic Con at the Tampa Convention Center Photos by Jay Nolan.
All the winners in every category of the costume contest at the Tampa Bay Comic Con return to the stage for a large group photo.
All the winners in every category of the costume contest at the Tampa Bay Comic Con return to the stage for a large group photo. Photos by Jay Nolan.

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Jay Nolan | Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Jay Nolan is an award-winning photographer and visual storyteller based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. A former Tampa Tribune photographer, his images have appeared in the Tampa Bay Times, Associated Press and Der Speigel. He also covers events for clients such as Hillsborough Community College, Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida. He attended the University of Minnesota and now lives in Tampa. View more of his work at Jay Nolan Media.  

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