This shoot features the cosplay official photos of Kamisato Ayaka's HEYTEA collaboration outfit. This costume is modeled after a sailor suit, and the color matching is very fresh. The wig is light blue medium-long straight hair. To ensure it didn't look frizzy in front of the lens, it was pre-treated with hair wax for smoothness and trimmed with blunt bangs. The large blue bow on top of the head and the pink hair ribbons on both sides are the finishing touches, needing to be fixed very securely to maintain their shape during movements. In terms of makeup, to match the cool-toned wig, a translucent base makeup and blue contact lenses were chosen. The eye makeup emphasized the aegyo-sal while toning down facial contouring to highlight the youthful girlish feel.
The details of the costume are quite rich. The white sailor collar is dotted with pink lines, and the dark blue tie and bowtie have a great texture. The short top can well showcase the waistline, paired with a dark blue pleated skirt, making the overall proportions look more slender. The lower body selected white over-the-knee long stockings and dark brown loafers. The match of White stockings and uniform shoes visually extends the leg lines, and when shooting sitting poses, this pairing allows the leg contours to look smoother.
The location was chosen as an indoor space with an industrial style; the terrazzo floor and cool gray background wall fit the overall blue-and-white color tone very well. A cool-toned main light source was used during the shoot, while a warm fill light was used on the side to brighten the face, preventing the cold light from making the skin look pale. The first picture shows kneeling on the carpet fixing the hair ornament, requiring elbows to lift naturally and looking at the lens to create a casual and cute atmosphere. The second picture has a drink in hand sipping, actually intended to increase the sense of daily life in the frame, capturing a natural moment with legs stretching forward and the lens shooting slightly from a low angle. The third picture sitting on a round low stool, the chin-propped action gives the center of gravity some support, and the crossed legs can fully display the White stockings and loafers. The fourth picture leans the body forward, with hands crossed on the knees, matching the short top to reveal a bit of waistline, increasing the breathability of the frame.
Throughout the shoot, the deepest feeling was that this collaboration costume is very suitable for showing the daily feel of the JK uniform style. Although the shooting venue was a cold and hard industrial style, through action design and costume pairing, the overall atmosphere was well-balanced. This styling has both the character's recognizability and is very suitable for taking photos at conventions. In shooting convention photo returns, I value the interaction between the character and the environment more. For example, the prop cup in hand should not have too stiff actions, but look like truly drinking a beverage. In action design, I tried to avoid overly complex posing, instead feeling the relaxed state brought by this outfit. In post-processing color grading, the background was mainly darkened to highlight the character's blue tones. The overall color tone reduced saturation and increased contrast, making the frame look translucent. For the wig's reflection issue, attention should be paid to avoiding direct strong light during the shoot. In short, this shoot was very pleasant, with costumes and props both very用心 (attentive), and it also gave me a deeper understanding of this styling.