[Eyjafjalla Cosplay] Re-interpreting the Summer Swimsuit After Five Years

It has been a full five years since the last time I wore Little Sheep's swimsuit for a photoshoot. Getting this bright red-and-white plaid swimsuit again actually brings up a lot of emotions. The shooting location this time was chosen at an outdoor open-air pool with abundant sunlight, providing excellent natural light conditions for showcasing the lightweight and sheer texture of this costume.

During the shoot, the hardest things to manage were actually the headpiece and the animal ears, but as a Kemonomimi girl character, keeping them perfect while walking in the water and maintaining a stretched-out posture was essential. The design of this swimsuit is rich in details, featuring not only the iconic cute curled horns but also a fluffy ruffled skirt hem and a white transparent blouse. To adapt to the blue-and-white mosaic tile poolside, I leaned toward a clear, dewy skin finish for the makeup. The eyeshadow used a low-saturation pink to deepen the contours, making the eyes more energetic and better restoring the character's agility. The moment I changed into this swimsuit, I felt like all the familiar feelings had returned.

The photographer was also highly efficient in capturing the composition, light, and shadow. Whether sitting by the pool looking back or holding a swim ring in a relaxed state, every effort was made to preserve the clear atmosphere of summer. Sometimes, to match the lens angles, light, and shadow, I had to maintain a pose under the sun for a long time. Though it was a bit tiring, seeing the shimmering water reflections in the final photos made me feel everything was worth it.

With the photography experience accumulated over the years, I've gained some new insights into how to control my body and expressions and how to better integrate with the scene. During the transition from the poolside into the water, I had to pay attention to waterproof makeup and wig management. Fortunately, the overall presented texture was more natural than I expected. Besides static captures, I also tried to snap some more vivid moments as the ripples flowed.

Looking back at this photo set, the five-year span brings not only subtle changes in appearance but also a deepening of character understanding and a precipitation of expressiveness in front of the lens. I hope the colors and atmosphere of this set can convey that unique feeling of summer and Little Sheep that I wanted to present. Although the clothing looks thin and light, it actually carries some weight after getting wet. To present that flowing effect in the camera, we often had to rely on the shape of the skirt hem and the timing of the wind. After multiple angle adjustments, I finally found the most comfortable sitting and standing postures. As a coser, being able to re-interpret the same character through different periods and feel the passage of time is a truly wonderful experience for a Summer Film.