[Elysia Cosplay] Honkai Impact 3rd dreamy wedding dress convention photos

This wedding dress set of Elysia from Honkai Impact 3rd finally got its convention photos shot at this exhibition. With pink hair paired with elf ears, the restoration accuracy of the overall styling presented the expected dreamy feel under the venue's lighting.

The exhibition venue was very large, and the trusses and lighting fixtures on the top formed a natural dark background, which was very fitting for the shooting atmosphere of this wedding dress theme. To highlight the subject, a flash combined with a softbox was used for fill light from the front during shooting, while a wide aperture was utilized to blur the crowds and architectural structures deep inside the venue, making the white wedding dress stand out more in the frame. The lighting and shadows at the scene were quite complex, requiring constant adjustment of the light ratio to ensure clarity of the facial makeup and complete presentation of the wedding dress details.

In terms of clothing, this wedding dress features a strapless design with adjustable lacing on the back, fitting the body shape relatively well. The skirt is very fluffy, with the outer layer covered in several layers of shimmering tulle net, creating a sparkling feel when moving. The blue butterflies dotted on the skirt and the purple flower decorations on the waist have strong three-dimensional senses under the lights. The lace pattern of the veil is exquisite with embroidery on the edges; when wearing it, care needs to be taken to adjust the fluffiness, trying to make the lace texture clearly visible in the frame. The wig is trimmed with high layers and slightly curled at the ends, wearing matching pointed ears. The elf ear props took some thought during application, using skin wax and foundation to blend the edges to ensure a natural skin tone transition with the cheeks, avoiding any exposure even when the camera zooms in.

For pose design, in the veil-lifting shot (the cover), I chose a slightly upward-looking angle, gently lifting the lace edges with both hands while looking straight into the camera, which gives a sense of invitation and interaction. When standing with the bouquet, shoulders are naturally lowered and the back kept straight, better supporting the weight of the wedding dress. The few lowered-gaze shots mainly express a quiet, gentle tension, capturing the soft shadows cast by light passing through the white veil onto the face.

Although the convention site was noisy, and walking around or going up and down steps in the bulky wedding dress required extra care, plus the veil was easily caught by passing visitors, being able to record the details of this styling in a limited environment made the overall convention photo effect totally worthwhile.