This time, I am sharing a set of Studio pose reference images for Zenless Zone Zero's Sunna cosplay. Standing in a photo studio with a pure white background, I first focused my attention on constructing the overall posture. Because this look has very rich visual elements—mint green wig, black-and-white cat-ear headband, red-white-black costume patchwork, and the prominent red backpack and small white wings on the back—if the poses are too flat, the frame will lose the character's vividness. Therefore, before the shoot, I deliberately set an execution direction of "capturing energy."
In terms of Cosplayer outfit details, to present Sunna's clean yet slightly charming temperament, my wig underwent fine-tuned layering. The stray hairs on both sides frame the face exceptionally well, while the bangs on the forehead shouldn't be too long, or they will block out the light. Fixing the cat-ear headband is actually a technical task; it must press down on the wig to keep from sliding, while ensuring the small yellow and white ornaments tied to the headband face forward. I added a small invisible snap button at the knot of the red tie and white apron so that the bow won't displace even when doing large movements.
The lower body combination is a visual focus of this look. The white over-knee socks and the black thigh rings with jagged edges form a great visual break. Coupled with the red bow embellishments on the slouch socks at the ankles, the overall look possesses both an anime-style exaggeration and the practical function of elongating the leg lines. To match this lower body layering, I chose chunky-soled sneakers, which keep the center of gravity more stable when standing on one leg or doing leg-lifting movements, allowing the slouch socks at the ankles to gather in a natural stacked state.
In the pose design, the postures I chose lean toward versatile reference. For example, extending one hand forward creates a sense of interaction that breaks the fourth wall, which is perfect for a studio shoot cover. Poses like the one in the picture—with one leg bent and lifted, and both hands clasped in front of the body—can beautifully display the pleated layers of the skirt hem and the shape of the slouch socks. The most critical point is the center of gravity. Many people easily look stiff when posing; in fact, as long as you remember to press your center of gravity entirely onto one leg and let the other leg step out or lift relaxedly, the body will instantly become fluid.
Shooting in a minimalist environment like White studio photography makes contrast very important. The red backpack, red tie, and white wings form a sharp color contrast, so I need to expand my posture as much as possible to avoid the backpack and wings visually compressing my body lines. When appearing from a side profile, I pay special attention to the placement of my wrists. The hand-held pink heart microphone prop and the black-and-white wristbands can just form an interactive structure. When holding the prop, there's no need to grip it tightly; instead, slightly open your fingers to cradle the bottom of the prop, which makes the lines of the fingers look softer.
Another aspect is the coordination of the gaze. Because studio lighting is relatively even, the eyes can easily look out of focus. Therefore, at every freeze-frame, I set a "target point" in my mind—such as looking to the left of the frame or staring directly into the camera lens—which guarantees that the eyes in the final photos will be bright and deep. After this shooting session, I feel that Sunna's costume and makeup also have great advantages on stage or outdoors, but a white studio can cleanly strip away all the colors and structures, offering high utility for those who want to use these as action materials or reference images later on. The positioning of this entire set of photos is clear pose demonstration, so there isn't much emotional rendering. I hope everyone can find their own shooting rhythm within these basic standing poses.