To capture the mysterious yet nature-close atmosphere of Sigrika from Wuthering Waves, we specially chose a greenhouse filled with greenery for the shoot. The entire setup used a large amount of white sheer draping and artificial moss, paired with sunlight filtering through the windows, creating ideal lighting conditions. To give the character more depth, a lot of effort went into styling the wig beforehand; the orange double-braids needed to achieve fluffiness, and the purple bows and gold hair accessories on the braids had to be secured very firmly so they wouldn't deform due to large movements. In terms of makeup, to restore the character's expression, I deliberately chose bright green contact lenses and deepened the layering of the under-eye blush and pink-purple eyeshadow, making the facial features look closer to an anime style.
The details of the costume also required careful handling. This outfit has quite a few purple and white patchwork sections, along with white sleeves and neck straps, making it a bit tricky to wear with all the small accessories. To capture natural sitting and prone poses, I needed to find support points on the moss mats and sheer fabrics. The hardest part during the shoot was actually coordinating with the light; the light spots in the greenhouse moved with time, and we needed to capture the exact moment when the sunlight fell on the face or skirt within a specific time window. Sometimes, to wait for a perfect backlight, I had to hold the same pose for a long time.
The prop book in my hand and that white plush toy with purple stripes also helped a lot; they allowed me to find more interactive feelings while reading lines, preventing my gaze from looking empty. During shooting breaks, I also discussed the direction of post-processing color grading with the photographer, hoping to ultimately present a sweet, warm, and vibrant visual effect like a Ponkan orange, rather than an overly filtered look. Although the whole shooting process was tiring—for example, adjusting the wrinkles of the sheer drapes repeatedly for the lying pose—seeing the interweaving of light and shadow in the final photos made all the effort feel completely worthwhile.