[Klee Cosplay] Fish Blasting Plan for Children's Day—Grand Master, Please Spare Me!

For this outdoor photography shoot on Children's Day, I stepped back onto the shooting location as Klee. Although I didn't actually bring bombs to blast fish, acting out her spoiled lines to the Grand Master filled the entire shoot with a child's pure excitement. The full set of equipment for this outdoor shoot was repeatedly selected and adjusted. From the wide, red, pointed wizard hat to the complex red-and-white layered skirt, every detail was designed to recreate the character's playful charm.

The brim of this large hat is actually quite wide, making the shoot highly dependent on the cooperation of the wind and shooting angles. The body of the hat features white cross and four-leaf clover decorations, plus a red bow on the forehead, making the overall colors vibrant and very photogenic. The skirt section has a very complex structure, with two black belt buckles at the waist for a cinched design. The white part of the hem is adorned with 3D plush balls, and the lowest layer features red ruffles with gold trim. The material chosen is relatively stiff, so the entire fluffy skirt maintains its shape beautifully and looks very three-dimensional. I also carried a cream-white shoulder bag on my back; I don't know if there were bombs or her doll hidden inside, but it felt really soft to the touch.

The shooting location was chosen in a courtyard with white European-style arched architecture and lush greenery. The architectural style here feels very fairy-tale-like—the arches, stone pillars, blue glass doors, and the second-floor stone Roman column balcony all serve to highlight the brightness of this red-and-white outfit perfectly. I made full use of the abundant natural light that day; the sun beamed down through the gaps in the buildings, and my photographer captured a few shots with a warm yellow side-backlight. For instance, in the second and last photos, the light and shadow hit my hair strands and the red bow, creating a very translucent texture. In a few pictures, I stood behind the stone railings on the second floor, waving downwards—combined with that setting, it felt as though I was truly waiting for the Grand Master's response.

Because the character itself carries a mischievous personality and a desire to try everything, I designed many lively and dynamic movements during the shoot. Aside from the poised pose of standing still and holding my hat, I also made motions like tossing the plush doll toward the camera and standing by the courtyard pool with one hand on my hip while pointing forward with the index finger of my other hand. Capturing these movements with a natural and agile feel wasn't easy; it required constantly adjusting my center of gravity and gaze so the frame captured the character's playfulness without appearing forced or stiff. As for the half-body close-up holding the doll, it was mainly used to highlight the bowtie details of the outfit and the red eye makeup, paired with slightly curled platinum-blonde short hair, hoping to convey the character's absolute cuteness.

The photography and post-processing for this shoot were completed by me and my co-star partner. The entire set of photos did not use overly exaggerated filters; instead, we tried to maintain high color saturation and realistic skin textures, making the red clothing stand out remarkably against the green lawn and white walls. I'm quite satisfied with the final results. Under the outdoor light, the folds of the skirt, the lace trim, and the strap details are all clearly visible, and the overall atmosphere is light and bright. It was actually quite tiring on the day of the shoot because changing outfits and adjusting accessories took a lot of time, but seeing these final selected photos made all the fatigue worthwhile. I hope this Children's Day fish-blasting-themed outdoor photography can let everyone feel this unique magical atmosphere.