[Touhou Project] Looking for photography friends: Searching for Coser partners who share a love for light and shadow

I'm based in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, and starting my junior year when school opens. My course schedule for the first half of the academic year is relatively light, which means I'll have plenty of free time to dedicate to photographic creations. So I'm looking for photography friends here—specifically Cosplay enthusiasts who love Touhou Project—so we can team up and take some wonderful photos together.

To briefly introduce myself: I specialize mainly in shooting Japanese casual style photos. Clean, fresh aesthetics like white-studio portraits, studio shoots, or minimalist lookbooks are well within my comfort zone. I rarely shoot low-key or dark style pieces because I always feel that kind of mood makes it hard to bring out the subject's skin clarity and translucency. On the contrary, I am passionate about close-up photography with strong light and shadow contrast—whether it's dappled natural sunlight filtering through leaves or sharp rim light shaped inside a studio. As long as the light and shadow have depth, the visual tension in the frame feels deeply therapeutic to me. Looking at a few of my previously uploaded works, although the styling varies, they are all explorations guided by this preference, and I hope to find partners with aligned aesthetics.

Regarding specific shooting arrangements, my schedule is quite flexible during the first half of the school year. I can try to set aside time once a month to travel across East China—such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, or other cities within the province—as long as transportation is convenient. South China is a bit too far for now, so I won't be making cross-region trips there for the moment. I love traveling with my gear to shoot on location; whether it's an outdoor location shoot or finding a local studio shoot, I am more than happy to accommodate. For studio shoots, venue fees will be split AA (50/50). If traveling out of town, I will cover all my personal expenses myself so as not to cause any inconvenience to my partner. Next year, I will begin preparing for postgraduate entrance exams, so time will become much tighter, but honestly, I don't want to abandon this hobby. Photography serves as both stress relief and creative expression for me, so even when things get busy, I'll do my best to carve out time to maintain my creative rhythm.

As for August, I really hope to plan a shoot in the near future. Local Cosplay enthusiasts in Xuzhou are welcome to reach out for a chat, and if friends from other areas happen to have availability in August and can meet up at a location, I'd be delighted. I don't have strict limitations on themes—whether it's formal cosplay photography sets, daily life casual shoots, or narrative-driven creative concepts, I am open to experimenting and communicating. I'm someone who thoroughly enjoys the whole process from pre-production planning to post-production execution, so I hope to find a partner who is creative and communicative. We can discuss composition ideas before shooting, ensuring the final set yields richer, more impactful results.

If you happen to love Touhou Project as well, or if you have friends nearby looking to do a studio shoot or outdoor location shoot, feel free to connect with me. I regularly share my random snaps and retouching ideas, hoping to use my skills to accurately record every cosplayer's styling characteristics and facial expressions. Using light and shadow as a medium to freeze genuine, beautiful moments through the lens is my ongoing pursuit. In short, if the style described above aligns with your taste, welcome to drop me a message and talk creative plans!