[Cinderella cosplay] Goddess of Victory: Nikke The Promise Before Twelve O'Clock

The promise before twelve o'clock gave me a different understanding of this interpretation of Cinderella. The lighting at the convention site is always challenging, but it is also best at inspiring on-the-spot states. The schedule for this CICF convention was tight, but the moment I saw the final photos, I felt everything was worth it.

This dress of Cinderella from Goddess of Victory: Nikke is visually very dreamy, but extremely challenging to wear. The light blue corset needs to be adjusted to the best state to fit the body shape without affecting breathing. The ruffles on the chest and shoulders are rich in layers, producing a light ripple when walking. The skirt hem of the lower body adopts a high-low cut, and the connection between the outer tulle and the inner white bodysuit is meticulously hidden. To ensure the aesthetic feeling when floating, I repeatedly adjusted the angle of the petticoat during the fitting. Wearing silver sequined high heels, although walking on the convention floor tests balance, this is a difficulty that must be overcome for the coordination of the overall proportions.

This shoot used the combination of Sony a7m5 and 24-70gm2. The camera's focus is very rapid, and when capturing the instant the skirt flutters, there was almost no out-of-focus situation. The 24-70 focal length is very flexible, able to shoot the sense of space of the pavilion with the 35 end, and also zoom in to the 70 end to close-up the character's gaze and hair strands. The industrial-style steel frame and round lamps at the top of the pavilion provided an excellent bokeh background, and we used a large aperture to blur the background, making the characters more prominent in the dark-toned environment. To capture the dynamic of the flying skirt, the photographer and I coordinated and adjusted the positioning many times, and the control of the shutter speed was the key to the success of the photos.

In terms of action design, I tried different postures such as standing, high kicking, and kneeling. The high kicking movement requires core strength; to make the skirt present a perfect fan shape, it requires leg power while maintaining the stability of the upper body and a calm expression. The kneeling group of photos was to show a quiet, waiting temperament. To fit the theme before twelve o'clock, the transmission of the gaze is very important. I couldn't overexert, but rather maintained a slight melancholy and expectation in a relaxed state. In terms of makeup, I used light blue contact lenses to echo the clothing tone, and the blush and lip makeup also chose soft colors to avoid destroying the overall cool atmosphere.

The noise of the convention site formed a wonderful contrast with the tranquility of this outfit. In front of the camera, I needed to quickly shield out the surrounding interference and immerse myself wholeheartedly into the character's state. Every shutter click was a calibration of the action details, and I hope to fully present the design concept of this outfit and the unique charm of the character through my body and expressions. At the end of the shoot, although my body was tired, my heart was full of a sense of achievement.