This trip to Chongqing Dreamland Comic Exhibition was almost entirely focused on happy photo-taking and convention photoshoot collaboration (TFCD). I visited the light matrix photography area, and also strolled around on Day 2 and Day 3; the site's equipment setup and ambiance were fantastic. Since it was mainly TFCD collaboration, teamwork with photographers was very harmonious. I always pursue visual effects across different settings, so I prepared multiple outfit combinations of different styles to adapt to various setups.
First, regarding the outfit in the outdoor classical colonnade: dappled light spilled down through stone pillars, bringing a natural outdoor lighting feel. Right beside was an open slope with a great view; this outfit leaned toward a lightweight and free style, with sleeves fluttering as I walked, yielding a very high success rate for photos where the photographer captured very natural dynamic movements. Next was the photo on the cliffside reef, standing high overlooking the lake water in cool tones dominated by interwoven blue and green. Photos in such extreme outdoor environments test communication during the shoot, requiring good coordination with photographers on backlit angles to convey both openness and lightness.
To enrich textures, I also tried cold, heavy industrial styles under elevated bridge overpasses and dark indoor studio settings. In a small space with interlacing red and blue lighting, paired with damaged helmets, masks, and scattered black cables, the overall setup created a sci-fi atmosphere combining wasteland and cyberpunk vibes. I really love this deep visual expression, where black decorative details on my body could shine subtly even in dim light. Switching to the natural indoor setup—the set with the voluminous blue-and-white dress and staff—green moss and flowers underfoot plus draping white gauze curtains made the scene very soft. I struck some relaxed poses there; paired with the flowing dress hem, the overall color palette became very clean, forming a striking contrast with the previous dark aesthetic.
Another refreshing set of bathtub photos featured a white bathtub paired with a blue-and-white Japanese-style bunny ear look, accented with white stockings, giving off a warm, approachable feel. This set leaned cute; during composition, I sat sideways on the bathtub edge to stretch leg lines as much as possible, while lightly wrinkled background curtains added homey warmth to the frame. In the traditional Japanese washitsu set with wooden chairs and autumn yellow leaves, it was a completely different tone: dark Japanese garments with subtle patterns collided with warm-toned lighting; sitting on a wooden chair leaning against sliding doors felt gentle and serene. The bunny ear prop was an eye-catching element in this set, echoing the hair color nicely.
As a creator with tens of thousands of followers, facing the camera is no longer just about looking good, but focusing more on overall emotional delivery and depth. Because I stay emotionally stable, I never get anxious on set and communicate very smoothly with photographers, which greatly boosts the quality of TFCD collaborations. Styling multiple looks isn't as simple as changing clothes—from hair and makeup to eye makeup details and accessory fit, I make corresponding adjustments to match each outfit style. Moreover, since my main fandoms are Arknights (main story & Endfield) and Blue Archive, and I am familiar with most gacha game IPs, communication costs are very low if fellow fans want to shoot themes related to these IPs.
During creation, I constantly learn photography concepts, such as adjusting posture and sightlines in different light arrays. If there's white light or warm-cold light contrast at the scene, I try to avoid direct light sources to make facial transitions more natural. For me, photoshoot collaboration is not just helping each other get photos, but a creative process of coming together. I enjoy the rhythm of switching between indoor studios and outdoor locations, matching lighting and props to recreate an imagined scenario. During these days at Chongqing Dreamland Comic Exhibition, I developed great synergy with several photographers. If you reading this want to join in, whether you want to shoot documentary-style photos or intense stylized blockbusters, as long as you bring your ideas, I am willing to fully cooperate and portray every outfit in my best state, finding more resonance and joy in this 2D mini-world of ours.