The stained-glass windows and rows of candles in the church were already in place. Changing into our deep blue sailor uniforms, the four of us began our shoot.
The environment had incredible texture. Utilizing the chandeliers from the church dome and the stained glass behind us, the lighting conditions were fantastic. White candles scattered on the steps, white flowers on the left, and a red cross created a serene yet sacred atmosphere. This harmonized perfectly with the quiet composure of the deep blue uniforms, making the white collars and cuffs stand out cleanly against the dark backdrop.
Following each character's position: Sheena was on the left with long black hair, maintaining a restrained expression and subtle movements; Mimi stood beside her, her white hair standing out with a slightly playful pose; seated on the steps in the center was Ali with bright orange-red hair, holding a candle-like prop—her character concept is delightful, and she kept talking about wanting to eat during the shoot, which was super cute; on the far right was Lizzy Seiran, blonde, resting one foot on the step with an inherent coolness.
Since it was a group of four, coordination required extra care. During the shoot, we constantly fine-tuned our positions to ensure everyone's skirts draped neatly without blocking the stained glass in the background, all while minding the lighting angles. Everyone shared plenty of jokes throughout, keeping the process engaging rather than tedious; through adjusting postures and exchanging glances, we truly felt the complex emotional bonds connecting these characters.
In post-processing, the background was slightly darkened to accentuate the deep blue uniforms and white collars, unifying the overall image. This set aims to express an everyday campus feeling—wearing sailor uniforms in such a solemn cathedral creates an intriguing juxtaposition, capturing that unique sense of contrast.
That concludes this shoot record. Huge thanks to my co-cosplayers, and to our photographer who patiently helped us adjust the composition.