[Luo Tianyi cosplay] An Ancient Fantasy Untainted by Right and Wrong

This derivative ancient style styling of Luo Tianyi is finally finished in photos. The material of this outfit is particularly exquisite; the transparency of the outer tulle is just right, and when the wind blows, that lightweight texture is extremely photogenic. To fit Luo Tianyi's clear and agile feel, the wig chosen this time is a silvery-white with a grayish tone, and the luster of the hair strands is very soft under natural light. After getting the wig, I actually trimmed the bangs a bit—they couldn't be too heavy, and the eyebrows needed to be vaguely visible. The double hair buns on top of the head, combined with some carefully teased stray hairs and the long hair rolls on both sides of the temples, modified the face shape while adding a bit of playfulness, and the hair accessories were chosen to be very dainty white flowers, dotted among the hair without overshadowing the main subject.

A lot of thought actually went into the makeup. The base makeup was done very cleanly, with the focus placed on the eye makeup. To capture that 2D anime feel, the eyeliner was drawn slightly straight and flat, the tightliner was filled in fully, and paired with light brown contact lenses, making the gaze look deeper. A light peach color was used as an eyeshadow base, with the outer corners slightly deepened, and a matte highlighter was used on the aegyo-sal to brighten it up, maintaining the freshness of the overall makeup without looking heavy. A glossy berry color was chosen for the lips, creating a slight contrast with the cooler clothing colors and making the complexion look better when photographed.

The first set was shot by the waterside. That large rock was actually quite difficult to climb, and while maintaining balance and posing, almost all core strength was utilized. To make the tulle sleeves look more ethereal, I repeatedly adjusted the angles of my arms, trying to let the light penetrate the tulle and capture layering. The reflection of the pool also added many details to the frame; the cool-green water paired with the light cyan outfit created a very harmonious overall color tone. It was probably around 2 or 3 p.m. then, with the sunlight slanting down and filtering through the leaves onto the face, creating a particularly natural mottled light-and-shadow effect. There were actually many mosquitoes by the water, but for the sake of the frame's effect, I had to persist and stay completely still.

The second set moved to a garden scene with red maples and stone lanterns. The collar and cuffs of this dress feature tonal hidden-pattern embroidery, which looks extremely textured up close. The wide sleeves of the dress are particularly large, layered in multiple tiers. To avoid the sleeves looking like a pile of fabric lumped together, I raised my hands to let the sleeves drape or unfold naturally, and my fingers also needed to maintain a soft posture. Regarding the standing posture, I didn't stand completely straight; turning slightly sideways, putting the weight on one leg, and leaning the body slightly forward made the posture look more natural and dynamic in front of the lens. The background red maples perfectly set off the cool tones of the outfit, creating a strong color contrast. Once the small depth of field on the stone lanterns was blurred, it carried a strong sense of story, as if waiting for someone.

Actually, shooting this set of pictures was quite a test of physical strength; the long skirt and layered tulle sleeves were prone to being stepped on or snagged on tree branches while walking. During breaks, extra care had to be taken to spread out or lift the skirt hem, keeping the clothes flat since the fabric wrinkles easily. Every time I looked at the raw photos after shooting, I noticed some actions could be a bit more natural, such as the curve of the fingers and the angle of the chin. By constantly adjusting details, the final presented effect was what I wanted. Looking at these photos now, the wind and the warmth of the sunlight from that day seem to still be there. Next time there's an opportunity, I'd like to try more different styles and present more favorite characters. This is not just a photo shoot, but an expression of love for the characters.