The process of shooting this Aemeath cosplay took more energy than I expected. As the Savior character in Wuthering Waves, her styling has a strong futuristic sci-fi feel while retaining the flowing fantasy elements of 2D.
Putting on and taking off this outfit is quite tedious; the predominantly white design paired with cyan-blue gemstones and gold trim reveals a capable vibe. The pink long hair has considerable weight once put on, and inevitably puts pressure on the neck after a long shoot. Adjusting the hem of the skirt and the position of the sapphire brooch on the chest for the first time took a lot of time, because I had to ensure it could refract a nice luster under the lights while maintaining the stability of the costume structure. The first photo is a full-body pose holding a sword; that long sword prop is quite heavy, and I had to engage my full-body core strength to maintain a tall standing posture for a long time in order to showcase the Savior's unhurried aura. The second photo is a half-body winking expression, which was a readjustment during a break in the shoot to relax my mood a bit, and also lets everyone see the more lively side of the character's personality.
The combination of white long boots and leg loops flatters the leg shape beautifully, and the transparent ribbons on the skirt hem add a lot to the overall layering. However, wearing and adjusting the long boots and leg loops required repeatedly checking their positions, otherwise it would easily cause pinch marks or affect joint movement. The advantage of studio shooting is that the clean white background can maximize the presentation of the costume's texture; I also adjusted the eye makeup and lip color to get as close as possible to that glamorous yet gentle state. Actually, many details had to be meticulously fine-tuned on set, such as the reflection angle of the gradient paint on the weapon, and whether the wig was accidentally messed up.
I tried some different poses this time, but overall I didn't pursue overly exaggerated movements; I wanted more to restore her inner firmness and sense of power through the conveyance of her gaze and the stability of her standing posture. During the shoot, the photographer kept helping me check the lighting and composition, because although white-background studio shots are easy to yield good photos, they also easily cause white clothes to lose their details. We adjusted the lighting angles and ultimately preserved both the texture of the metal parts and the softness of the fabric.
Although the whole process was arduous, I felt very happy seeing that the various details on the clothes were presented so well through the lens. Shooting this kind of character with a hardcore setting is a dual test of costume/props and one's own state. This record ends here; there isn't much flashy stuff, it's just conveying this understanding of the character setting through photos.