When shooting this set of Amiya cosplay photos, the sunlight was beautifully spilling over the exterior walls of the building and the lawn, making for a perfect setup for outdoor photography. As the leader of Rhodes Island in Arknights, she usually always wears that iconic coat, but this time I specially changed into a blue and white checkered summer dress, along with long bunny ears and a sapphire choker, hoping to present a relaxed and lively side of Amiya that she doesn't show very often.
The outward-pointing gesture in the first picture is actually meant to mimic the feeling of her commanding a battle, just shifted to a more cheerful occasion. The pose in the third picture, sitting on the steps with a hand over her forehead to block the sun, is one of my personal favorites; it feels like capturing a rare moment of leisure for her. The dress features an off-the-shoulder design with ruching, and when walking outdoors, the skirt hem spreads out beautifully. Combined with the lace-up sandals, the overall look is incredibly lightweight.
From lighting to composition, my friend put a lot of heart into capturing every single moment. Since this was an actual location shoot on real grass and against building walls, it didn't require too much complex post-processing, preserving as much of her original innocence and brightness as possible. I hope those who see these photos can also feel that relaxed vibe and take a walk under the sun with Amiya, bringing this beloved 2D character to life.