Today I'm sharing a set of convention photos of The Shorekeeper shot on location at the ido anime convention. The design of this costume is very special, with pure white and deep blue as the primary palette, featuring lightweight translucent fabrics paired with slightly rigid framing. Those blue ribbons resembling jellyfish tentacles and the hood not only restore the character's unique demeanor, but also added quite a bit of difficulty to posing, easily getting tangled when walking if not careful.
To evoke the character's distant yet gentle aura, eye details were emphasized in the makeup; blue irises combined with light-colored wigs projected a lovely translucent feel under the convention hall's top lights. Shooting during peak convention hours meant a relatively noisy environment and complex indoor light sources, heavily testing the coordination between photographer and model before the camera. We cleverly utilized reflections on the shiny floor and subtle dark vignettes created by black softboxes to highlight the subject's silhouette.
The single-leg standing posture in Photo 1 heavily tested my balance—holding my center of gravity steady while letting arm ribbons drape naturally, all while keeping a calm, serene expression the moment the shutter snapped. We tried that angle repeatedly. The seated pose in Photo 3 was relatively relaxed; the photographer used a low angle to capture the crisscross waist straps and hood structure, with booth displays and softboxes forming a background with rich depth.
In the process of cosplay, beyond recreating appearances, discovering the character's inner temperament is far more crucial. This costume's overall tailoring leans toward sleek, fluid lines, so we kept body movements as stretched and fluid as possible. The convention venue was huge, but to find spots with sufficient depth and uncluttered backgrounds, we walked past many booths. Seeing the finished shots, we realized that the authentic ambient light unique to convention halls is actually great for capturing narrative convention photos rather than purely detached studio Anime-style photography.
The weather on shoot day was very muggy, making temperature control a real challenge while wearing multi-layered clothing and a wig. But seeing the final pictures—light and airy as if swaying in water ripples—made everything feel worthwhile. Especially the long blue trail ribbons behind me, which constantly yielded natural dynamic snapshots while walking and spinning gently. If I get the chance to cosplay this character again, I think I could take scene selection further by trying natural outdoor lighting or real waterside locations, which might align even better with the character's backstory in Wuthering Waves. The shoot experience at the ido convention was super enjoyable, and huge thanks to the friends on site who helped clear debris and adjust my skirt!