[Shiroko Sunaookami Cosplay] Blue Archive Beach Swimsuit Location Shoot

Taking advantage of the nice weather at the beach, I finally got around to the swimsuit version of Shiroko Sunaookami from Blue Archive. The design of this outfit is actually quite interesting; the black, white, and blue sports jacket on top is the highlight. During the shoot, I purposely wore it half-off, which both showcased the lines of the inner swimsuit and recaptured that casual, capable vibe.

A lot of effort went into trimming and styling the wig. The silver-gray short hair needed to be styled with layers while ensuring it wouldn't get too messy in the sea breeze. The cross hairpin on top of the head and that blue halo prop can be considered Shiroko's iconic elements. The halo uses a relatively lightweight acrylic material and actually has some hidden fixation behind the back, so even with strong sea winds, it maintains a floating visual effect. The animal ears are also secured with both a headband and hairpins to prevent them from falling off while walking on the beach.

In terms of makeup, to match the character's hair color and the bright environment of the beach, the base makeup was made quite clean and translucent. The eye makeup utilized pink- and orange-toned eyeshadows to add a bit of a girlish feel, while blue circle lenses were worn to make the gaze more focused.

The shooting location was chosen on a shallow beach, where snapshot effects are best when waves lap against the shore. The light on that day was relatively soft, belonging to diffused light. To match Shiroko's unique cool or quiet attribute, I tried my best to keep my gaze and expression steady, avoiding overly exaggerated smiles. The shots looking back at the lens mainly utilized a sideways body angle to elongate body lines while allowing the jacket's folds to drop naturally, increasing the frame's layering. The shoulder bag is also a great prop, filling the blank space of the frame and giving the hands a natural supporting posture.

Actually, the biggest difficulty of shooting at the beach is the wind and sand. The sea breeze is hard to control, and hair strands often plaster onto the face or into the eyes, requiring rearrangement after shooting for a while. Additionally, wearing sandals and stepping in the water requires being careful not to slip, and the hem of the clothes should try not to touch water, otherwise marks will remain after the fabric dries. To capture the exact moment waves rush up, the photographer also ran back and forth in the water with me, pressing the shutter at that exact second when the wave turns white, resulting in a pretty high discard rate.

I am very satisfied with the overall atmosphere of this photo set; the blue-green tones of the sea water perfectly echo the bright blue on the outfit. The cross-sea bridge in the distance also added some geometric lines to the frame. Although it's a swimsuit, with the jacket and these iconic accessories, the character's original recognizability is still retained. In terms of prop coordination and makeup harmonization, it can be considered trying my best to restore that texture from the original artwork. Everyone might look at the photos and think it's very simple, but actually there are many details behind the scenes that need adjusting and adapting to the environment—whether it's prop fixation, retouching frequency, or expression management under strong light, it was a very interesting location shooting experience for me.