[Promeia cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero's dark night Techwear style

Shooting Promeia from Zenless Zone Zero this time, as soon as I put on the costume, I felt a strong Techwear vibe. The mesh splicing of the bodysuit and the leather chest armor fit very well, and the outer glossy trench coat material is particularly wind-resistant, but it is also prone to wrinkles, so I had to be careful to tidy it up every time I made a pose. This outfit has many accessories: a metal neck ring, circular knee pads, and over-the-knee high-heeled boots. Once fully worn, the whole person is bound up, but this also helped me find that cold and tough posture much faster.

The shooting location was chosen on a bridge at night, with a Ferris wheel and city lights in the background. To match the Night portrait atmosphere of the scene, the photographer used a GFX100S medium format camera paired with Sigma 40mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The dynamic range of the medium format is truly amazing. Under the mixed lighting sources of the night scene, the reflection of the glossy material of the clothing and the skin tone transition are both very natural. The 40mm focal length explains the relationship between the character and the environment, while the 85mm nicely compresses the background, magnifying the character's facial details and costume texture.

This time the prop is a huge heavy weapon. Carrying it and striking various poses is actually quite exhausting, especially while wearing high heels and heavy knee pads. To present a natural center of gravity, I had to tighten my core to support it. The actions of kneeling on one knee, leaning against the railing, and standing on the platform were all tried many times. The semi-off trench coat state is to increase the layering of the frame, giving the all-black clothing a bit of breathability while better showcasing the see-through texture of the bodysuit.

The most troublesome part of Night portrait shooting is the complex lighting. To highlight the character, the lighting technician set up a lot of light at the side-backlight position to outline the contour of the glossy clothing. The action design this time focused on the extension of limbs and the presentation of strength. Whether squatting or standing, I had to maintain a sense of tension as if ready for battle at any time. To showcase the leg and waist lines, the range of many movements was adjusted.

The whole process lasted from dusk until late at night. It was very windy on the bridge, but the cool and slightly dangerous temperament in the finished photos was totally worth it. A lot of effort was put into the clothing materials and prop coordination for this work, and I hope it brings everyone a different visual experience.