[Hirasawa Yui cosplay] K-ON! National Day First Day Studio portrait Shooting Record

I wasn't idle on the first day of National Day; I went straight into the studio to portray Hirasawa Yui. For this classic suit JK uniform from K-ON!, I chose a slightly stiffer fabric for the fit, tweaking the shoulder pads slightly so it wouldn't look too droopy when worn. The collar of the inner white shirt is relatively stiff, pairing just right with the blue-and-white striped bowtie. The pleated skirt was chosen in gray-blue, controlled above the knee because it has to be paired with Black stockings and brown loafers, making the overall proportions look more coordinated.

Regarding the wig, to recreate that fluffy blunt-bangs short hair, I styled it beforehand. The light brown hair strands had their ends trimmed, and both sides were thinned slightly to fit the cheeks. The two yellow long bar hairclips on the left side of the top are the soul props; their position and tilt angle were adjusted repeatedly in front of the lens to be noticeable without looking too deliberate. The makeup part mainly emphasized the eye makeup, using reddish-brown eyeshadow to deepen the eye socket's depth, matching natural-looking contact lenses to get as close as possible to the character's relaxed yet slightly dorky state.

The prop preparation this time was very meticulous. The desk and chair on the table were specially sought out campus styles, featuring white metal brackets paired with a wood-grain tabletop, creating a strong sense of classroom immersion. The graffiti on the paper was outlined in advance with a black marker, drawing a simple sketch of the character and writing the words "Light Music Club," alongside some casual layout notes. The white marker held in hand acted as an interactive tool during the shoot.

For the first group of full-body photos, I stood beside the desk holding the artwork, with a relatively steady overall composition. To showcase the details of the Black stockings and shoes, I purposely adjusted my standing posture, shifting my center of gravity slightly backward and straightening my leg lines as much as possible. The second group of actions switched to a posture leaning forward against the desk, placing the marker near my lips with my right hand while pointing at the barrel of the pen with my left hand. This action referenced that usual playful and lively feeling, requiring my gaze to keep staring straight into the lens to look interactive.

High-key white-background Studio portrait photography really tests details because the ambient light is very bright, making the character's edges prone to blending with the background. The photographer intentionally left a bit of rim light when setting up the lighting to ensure the layering of the dark suit jacket could stand out. The blue canvas bag draped over the back of the chair was added temporarily, with the strap naturally drooping, adding some slice-of-life charm and color embellishment to the frame.

Although the set design was simple throughout the shooting process, quite a bit of effort went into capturing the character's expression and demeanor. The texture of the clothing, the direction of the wig, the placement of props, and the control of the gaze all required slow adjustments. Being able to complete such a set of photos full of campus daily life on the first day of National Day felt extremely fulfilling.