This exquisite castle in the air is actually so vulnerable. To precisely capture the contradictory feeling of elegance and repression of the "Toy Merchant" character in Identity V, this work has been extensively polished in its overall style. As my first attempt at this deep Gothic style, I paid special attention to the lace texture of the clothing and the visual presentation of the dark color scheme. Under the contrast of light and shadow, every fold and embellishment aims to create an illusory and fragile gorgeousness that belongs to the character.
During the shooting process, the contrast of light and shadow is the key point to create the Atmosphere. I tried to express the character's inner fragmentation through the dramatic changes in light and shade. This style of cosplay has extremely high requirements for makeup and post-processing precision, from delicate eye makeup embellishments to the precipitation of post-processing colors, every link is constantly pursuing the "castle in the air" style fragmented Aesthetic. Although it was my first attempt at a similar style, the overall process was very smooth, even exceeding my initial expectations.
Every shot tries to tell the story behind the character. From the details of the hair accessories to the flow of the skirt, I hope you can feel that classical and repressed tension at this moment. I have gained a lot from this creative process and have more ideas for subsequent style explorations. I hope that through this set of works, I can bring you a unique visual enjoyment.