[Giant Buddha cosplay] Sakamoto Days Dark Gothic bride in an abandoned Shanghai factory

This set of Sakamoto Days Giant Buddha cosplay photos has finally been successfully completed in Shanghai. The location was chosen under an abandoned overpass in the suburbs, mainly because of its brutalist concrete columns and mottled light and shadow, which could just fit the Giant Buddha's quiet yet extremely oppressive temperament.
A lot of effort was put into the costume. The Giant Buddha's outfit is very recognizable. I chose a black leather dress paired with black lace sleeves. To increase the layering of the overall styling, I specially matched it with a white long lace veil. The heaviness of the leather material and the lightness of the lace veil formed a strong visual contrast. On my feet were black stiletto short boots, and on my legs were patterned lace black stockings. This outfit photographs extremely well in front of the lens, but actual shooting was quite a test of physical strength, because high-heeled boots are hard to stand firmly on rough concrete ground, and I also had to drag huge props around.
Regarding the props, the highlight this time was definitely that giant circular saw. To ensure visual impact, the volume of the prop was made somewhat exaggerated, with a metallic-textured coating on the surface and meticulously added battle-damaged details with blood stains. This circular saw is not only large in volume but also not light in weight. When holding it with one hand to pose, the core and arms need to exert force simultaneously to maintain stability. Especially for the shots sitting on the ground, I had to stretch my legs forward to showcase the lines of the high heels and stockings, while holding the handle of the circular saw with one hand, repeatedly adjusting the angles to capture a natural yet tension-filled frame.
The sunlight in Shanghai on the day of the shoot was very strong. The light shined straight through the gaps of the bridge piers, cutting clearly defined geometric shadows of light and dark on the ground. This kind of hard-light environment actually tests camera blocking quite a bit, but we still tried our best to use these lights and shadows to create a cold, stern atmosphere. The veil is very easily blown messy by the wind outdoors, so before every shutter click, I had to rearrange the wrinkles of the veil and the direction of the skirt hem.
Although this outdoor shoot didn't have a comfortable rest area, and changing clothes could only be done in a car or a simple tent, the moment the final photos came out, I felt everything was worth it. Next, I plan to rest for a while, study new post-processing color grading ideas, and strive to process the texture of this Dark Gothic industrial style even more delicately.