This time, for Bloody Queen's skin The Promised Day, a lot of thought went into preparing the costume. The layering of this outfit is extremely strong; from the high-collared lace to the ruffles of the puff sleeves, and then to the multi-layered tulle of the skirt hem, every single detail required careful wearing and arrangement. To fit the theme of The Promised Day, blue gemstone necklaces and matching earrings were chosen for accessories, paired with white lace gloves, unifying the overall color tone at the intersection of pure white and cool tones.
For the makeup part, to reflect Bloody Queen's slightly morbid yet exquisitely elegant doll-like feel, a large area of pink-toned eyeshadow was used, matched with blue contact lenses, deepening the blush on both sides of the cheeks, and dotting on the detailed mole. The wig styling was also given a fluffy treatment, decorated with three white roses and a lace soft cap, making the head styling look even more gorgeous.
The scene was chosen at the Realm of Gods in Daju Mansion; the stained glass windows and white statues here provided excellent ambient light. Natural light streamed down through the colored glass, falling on the white skirt hem and props, refracting gentle light spots. A huge white cage, clusters of white and pink roses, and a pure white violin were arranged on-site. During the shoot, I tried the pose of holding the violin, or gently leaning against the birdcage, attempting to showcase the character's noble yet somewhat fateful atmosphere. The cross element also fit very well with the overall scene.
Shooting under this kind of lighting has very high demands for details, especially since white clothing is prone to overexposure under strong light, so the photographer adjusted the angle to let the light outline the texture of the lace and sheer gauze at the edges of the clothes. During the shoot, I would intentionally slow down my movements; whether raising my hand to adjust the brim of the hat or gently lifting the skirt hem, it all needed to coordinate with the volume of the costume, making the body language appear elegant and restrained. The skirt hem of this outfit takes up a lot of space; when shooting in a sitting posture to spread out the skirt hem, we placed supports underneath, sorting out the layers and curves bit by bit. When holding the violin, to ensure that the violin body and the overall white tone were unified, this pure white prop violin was specially selected, and the posture of holding the violin also needed repeated fine-tuning to avoid blocking the facial contour while ensuring the arc of the bow looked good.
Makeup gets absorbed heavily under the lens, so on the eye makeup and jawline contouring, I had the makeup artist slightly increase the contrast, making the texture of the original photos look more three-dimensional. The entire shooting process was a very immersive experience; from the texture of the costume to the construction of the scene, it was full of a sense of ritual. I hope this The Promised Day can present the elegant and gorgeous Bloody Queen in everyone's hearts.