[Eyjafjalla the Hvít Aska cosplay] Doctor of Arknights, It's Picnic Time

When shooting these official photos of Eyjafjalla the Hvít Aska from Arknights, the overall idea was to present a sweet, soft, and slightly fairytale-like cuteness, capturing the charm of a Cute thing. Because this outfit features white tights paired with puff sleeves, as well as large headpieces and animal ears, choosing the right weather and environment was crucial. The day of the shoot was actually quite an ordeal; just carrying those two giant yellow fork and spoon props back and forth took a lot of physical stamina, not to mention constantly being careful so the paint on the props wouldn't get scratched by grass and twigs on the ground.

The photographer suggested starting the shoot on the lawn with the vintage cabinet, as the White tights cosplay look and sky-blue dress would pop strikingly against the green grass and warm-toned wooden cabinet. Styling the picnic mat and wicker basket also took quite some time; when posing, special attention had to be paid to leg lines, as the contrast between the white tights and black shoes added more visual layering to the image. But the most lethal part of the lawn was the mosquitoes: it felt fine during the first few shots, but as time went on, my legs and arms were intensely itchy. By the time we moved to the blue flower bushes and wooden stands behind, the mosquitoes were swarming in clouds. I was practically about to be carried away by mosquitoes just to get these shots—I guess even mosquitoes think sweet little sheep taste good!

Later, we changed the backdrop to the blue flower bushes. After switching scenes, to match that serene atmosphere, movements were slowed down considerably—sitting sideways or reclining half-way on the moss, combined with wide-aperture bokeh to gently isolate the subject from the background. Using that giant strawberry prop as a foreground element was actually intended to add visual layering and a dreamy quality to the frame. The photographer's camera angles were also very particular, utilizing low-angle shots or side-lying poses as much as possible to elongate leg lines while minding the facial shape. The makeup for this set used translucent pink eyeshadow to complement the pink-brown tones of the wig, looking more natural.

In post-processing, the overall color palette was brightened and made more translucent, while preserving the texture of the lace and ruffles. Although I certainly suffered quite a bit during the shoot jumping around from mosquito bites, seeing the lighting and shadows in the background paired with large expanses of white-and-blue tones in the finished photos made all the hardships feel totally worthwhile. The takeaway from this Outdoor photography experience is to bring plenty of mosquito repellent next time, and that large props genuinely require three people to handle together.