These Convention photos of the Spina di Rosula special custom edition were shot on-site at the Doujin Creation Festival by photographer Xiaochai. The steel truss structures and overhead spotlights at the venue created gorgeous background bokeh, and using a wide aperture yielded fantastic depth of field. The entire outfit blends nautical and stellar motifs, crafted with exceptional precision. The hat brim features blue roses and golden star accents, the neckline incorporates black lace and golden bead strands, and the blue gemstone with a golden star on the chest complements the primary palette of navy blue and white. The golden helm-shaped belt buckle at the waist cinches the figure beautifully, while the skirt features an asymmetrical tiered ruffle design in orange and white. The trickiest part during the shoot was coordinating the prop umbrella with the skirt hem; the multi-tiered ruffles required adequate structural support so they wouldn't collapse when holding the umbrella.
During shooting, we primarily rotated through crouching, seated, and standing poses to showcase details from varied perspectives. The third shot is a medium close-up, gesturing and winking toward the camera—an angle that fully showcases garment proportions and leg contours. The leg styling features sheer Black stockings paired with golden thigh bands and straps; to preserve the sheen of the stockings under flash illumination, the lighting angle required careful attention. The hair was styled in pale blonde, and refining the wig's bangs took some time to ensure they framed the face naturally. Paired with blue contact lenses, the gaze appeared more focused and sharp. The wide-brimmed hat had to be firmly secured to prevent it from slipping off during larger movements.
Wearing this outfit at the convention hall was quite eye-catching, and many photographers helped snap convention shots. Because this costume has numerous accessories, executing larger movements like crouching and standing required care to keep trinkets from tangling; Black stockings especially are prone to snags, so navigating the venue called for extreme caution. When fine-tuning poses, attention was paid to the flow between arms and wig to keep the overall silhouette as slender as possible. Blush and eye makeup were intentionally applied heavier, as stage lighting and camera resolution tend to wash out makeup, making bolder application look much more natural on camera. The post-processed images preserved the venue's bokeh effects, recreating that translucent atmosphere true to my original vision. Tremendous heart and effort go into every costume, hoping that detailed fidelity highlights the character's charm. Seamless coordination with photographer Xiaochai and timely communication regarding compositional angles were key to achieving these satisfying shots.