This set of convention photos was taken on-site at the Dimension New Year's Express exhibition venue, where the space was spacious and overhead lighting was plentiful. I coordinated light positions with photographer Wakaba on-site for a long time, because although those circular spotlights on the hall ceiling can brighten the subject, they also create some background light spots.
For the visual focus of this entire styling, I placed it on the collision between the headpiece and the bottom half. The huge red-and-white fabric bow on my head was actually quite troublesome to fixate. The silver-white long hair with straight bangs kept my face looking clean, which, combined with the aloof gaze I intentionally maintained, served to create a detached atmosphere.
In terms of costume details, the white top featured lace and mesh texture paneling, yielding a subtle faint effect under strong light. The deep red suspenders appeared to be ordinary hardware at first glance, but were actually made of fabric sewn with subtle hidden patterns. The bloomers on the lower body were very wide in cut, using a deep red-brown fabric with irregular flame patterns; the large white talisman paper patterns sewn onto the pant legs and the thick red hemp rope at the waist acted as the finishing touches.
Two sets of props were prepared: one was orange long silk ribbons with distressed torn edges held in hand or wrapped around arms to simulate flowing flame effects; the other was white talisman cards with red borders, holding which echoed the patterns on the pants.
During shooting, I sat on a black metal folding ladder, which not only showcased the puffiness of the bloomers but also kept my posture relaxed. In a few shots, I raised the orange ribbon high with one hand, letting it fall naturally to create a sense of fluid movement. Capturing this dynamic motion required a certain synergy with the small flame texture, flicking the ribbon so it looked as if unbound by gravity.
Regarding makeup, heavy eyeshadow was avoided, with focus placed on emphasizing eyelashes and facial contours to prevent overshadowing the main features. I feel that for a character with a neutral, aloof aura, adopting a slightly cool expression actually fits the intrinsic temperament better.
On the exhibition day, the venue was quite crowded. Taking advantage of the window right after setup finished before the main audience flooded in, we seized the time to lock in these shots. Although venue equipment could be seen in the background, blurring and color adjustments brought the subject into sharp focus instead. Such convention photos record a part of the authentic exhibition booth atmosphere, serving as a very engaging present-day experience.
Finally, let's talk about the material choices for this costume. To endure long hours of wearing during anime convention events, the fabric of this outfit was chosen to be relatively lightweight with good drape. Meanwhile, the thick hemp rope at the waist formed a material contrast with the soft fabric from a visual perspective, offering both classical charm and alignment with the overall visual tone.
Although this outfit primarily features a red-and-white color scheme, it doesn't give an overly festive feeling; instead, deep red, orange, and hidden patterns were used in the details to tone down colors and maintain a steady composure. I believe balance in Anime-style fashion is crucial—once the proportion of this top-light, bottom-heavy styling (the bow on the head and large bloomers below) is harmonious, it brings great tension to the camera lens.
Throughout the Cosplay photography process, Wakaba communicated machine angles with me while helping adjust the reflection angle of light on the reflector cloth. In such strong lighting environments, highlight control is key, otherwise the white top can easily be overexposed. Looking at the final output, the silver-white hair and white top look very luminous under the reflection of ceiling lighting at the exhibition.