Today's weather is honestly unbearable; the high temperatures in Texas have arrived as expected, even a bit more stifling than anticipated. Facing such intense heat, soaking in the water is absolutely the best choice to beat the summer heat, so this set of photos by the pool side hit the perfect timing. Furthermore, within the atmosphere of the Zenless Zone Zero setting, I can enjoy the relaxing feeling of swimming with the Proxy.
A lot of thought went into recreating the clothing materials for this look. To prevent the fabric from becoming too heavy after entering the water, the main body uses a lightweight, water-draining quick-dry material, paired with deep navy blue straps and metal clasps. While maintaining the original design sense, it also balances comfort and safety during underwater shooting. The gemstone decoration and the striped bow at the tie position have a great reflective effect under sunlight, matching the overall aura beautifully. This blue-and-white techwear swimsuit look appears exceptionally refreshing by the summer waters.
The wig section was specially given a curled treatment that adapts to this outfit, and the application of the elf ears also took the pool side humidity into consideration, being reinforced. Paired with the lace-designed white gloves and the cutout thigh ring on the right leg, these detailed single items give this look a touch of natural playfulness within its athletic feel. Since I'm going to swim with the Proxy, besides matching the overall style, lightness of movement is equally important.
The location for this shoot was the stone steps by the pool side, which happened to form an excellent warm-and-cool contrast with the blue pool water. The interlocking blocks of light blue and deep blue, combined with clean, bright natural light, allowed for a translucent texture without the need for overly complex lighting equipment. Regarding the posture, sitting by the pool side and letting both legs hang down to touch the water surface not only naturally extends the body silhouette lines but also forms a contrast between the water reflection and the dry stone on the bank. Photographer Meat's angles during snapshots were also very targeted. While displaying the overall body lines, they beautifully highlighted the ripples on the water surface and the changes in light and shadow, combining the dynamic and static states quite naturally.
Actually, when shooting this kind of outdoor Swimsuit cosplay with swimwear elements, some unexpected situations occur on site. For example, water temperature, the harsh light reflected by the water quality, or accessories loosening due to overly large movement ranges. Fortunately, the team coordinated smoothly and made quick adjustments. The entire process felt more like a vacation while wearing a specific set of clothes, successfully completing the shooting task while enjoying the coolness by the water.
As a Coser, presenting a complete set of work requires consideration not only in clothing and props but also in the junction point between conveying the character's temperament and live-action scenes. The outdoor photography light and environment this time truly gave this styling a relaxed and cooling tone. Thanks for the fresh experience brought by this Summer Film session.