These Convention photos feature Rem cosplay, so I'll briefly share my thoughts on shooting this look and details of the photos. In fact, every time I cosplay a character, the preparatory phase takes the most time. This time I chose a short, light-blue wig. To match the character's temperament, I trimmed the bangs with scissors and made some adjustments to the sideburns. For colored contacts, I selected a light blue-gray style to coordinate with the overall tone. The makeup didn't use overly heavy colors because I wanted to retain the character's cool and pure feel, mainly relying on eye makeup adjustments to make the facial proportions look more 2D. The eyeliner and lashes were made relatively long to highlight the gaze in front of the lens. In contouring, shadows along the jawline and bridge of the nose were emphasized to make facial features more dimensional. The hair clip was a small pink flower pinned to the left side, which looked quite playful. For clothing, I picked a white slip dress paired with a light blue sheer shirt; the fabric is very lightweight with a nice drape, and its texture under indoor lighting looked fantastic. This sheer effect subtly reveals the leg contours, which, paired with shooting barefoot, appeared even more light and airy.
During the shoot, I tried two main poses. One was kneeling on a round cushion with hands clasped in front of my chest, looking well-behaved and petite. This pose relies on pulling shoulders inward to emphasize a delicate, compact feel. Since kneeling for a while can make calves sore, the posture had to be adjusted all at once. The other pose was lying prone on a white shag rug with calves kicked up, which beautifully showcased the leg lines and looked more relaxed. For the prone pose, attention must be paid to the arch of the lower back so the body curve is more pronounced on camera. Pointing the insteps slightly also makes legs look longer. The shooting angle is also crucial; for the prone pose, the photographer shot from a slightly high angle looking down, allowing my gaze to look directly into the camera for a stronger sense of interaction. This pose works wonderfully for showcasing the white slip dress and shirt pairing, creating an overall languid vibe.
Finding a suitable background was a bit tricky. The convention venue was crowded, so finding a clean, empty spot took some effort. Eventually, we chose the spot in front of the venue's glass curtain wall; the afternoon light was soft, shining through the glass wall with wonderful clarity. A wide aperture blurred out the outdoor greenery and architecture, creating a clean frame that highlighted the subject perfectly. Post-processing mainly adjusted the color temperature toward a cooler palette to better harmonize with the Blue theme outfit. Light treatment and skin texture were also important—preserving the original photo's translucency with minimal excessive editing. The whole shooting process wasn't too exhausting and felt quite casual, with the final photos matching expectations. I also did some homework beforehand to present a better state, such as studying the character's demeanor to convey that cool yet slightly coquettish expression through the eyes. Every trip to a convention involves bringing a lot of gear, so smoothly getting satisfying results brings a great sense of achievement.