[Lucy cosplay] Cyberpunk: Edgerunners - Traversing Through the Neon

During pre-shoot preparation, I kept brainstorming how to capture Lucy's feeling of wandering on the fringes of the Cyberpunk world, so I chose the Fantasy Space cyberpunk studio for this session. Because this type of cyberpunk-styled studio doesn't allow for broad lighting gear, usually only the subject can be lit, and we had to rely almost entirely on ambient light to illuminate me—meaning the setting had to be pitch-black for the effect to truly pop. Therefore, both the photographer and I relied heavily on large apertures. The photographer's Sony mirrorless camera (A7C II) paired with the 50mm GM lens, with its f/1.2 aperture, felt tailor-made for such low-light environments, bringing out the visual quality to its peak.

The studio backdrop was filled with neon reflections from screens and keyboards, an atmosphere that demands a lot from costume textures. I wore an illuminated bodysuit and translucent sleeves; especially against the dark background, the light reflecting off the fabric looked incredible on camera. For makeup, I applied deep red and black eyeshadow to match Lucy's signature blend of weary detachment and icy coolness.

Throughout the shoot, there were many intriguing compositions. For example, in photo 4, I sat on a chair wrapping an orange wire around my hand—this line stood out vividly in the purple and blue environment, and together with details like the thigh ring and Stockings, it created a visually arresting focal point. We also used foreground blur shots, side-lying poses using mirror reflections, and high-angle shots highlighting full-body proportions. Because the studio was so dim, I had to adapt to the light myself, finding precise angles so my face and silhouette fell squarely into illuminated areas. Posing with the photographer in this gear was quite demanding, especially with the delicate accessories and cables that could easily tangle, and I constantly had to mind my poses to avoid wardrobe mishaps.

There wasn't any complicated post-processing workflow this time; most of the lighting was captured in-camera in one take, mainly relying on the lens's wide aperture to isolate the subject from the dark, making her appear three-dimensional. The shooting atmosphere was completely immersed in that cold, high-tech vibe, genuinely feeling like wandering through Night City. The night-scene atmosphere was entirely supported by ambient light, making the whole shoot delightful and deeply immersed in this captivating character presence.