[Shimoe Koharu Cosplay] An Eastern Moonlit Night in a Real-Scene Studio

In April's studio photography schedule, this real-scene photo set of Blue Archive's Shimoe Koharu was successfully produced. The completeness of the entire look was better than expected, and the atmosphere of the real-scene studio was incredibly strong.

The design of this modified black qipao is ingenious, with the cut-out from the chest to the neck paired with a golden bowtie, emphasizing the collarbone lines beautifully. The fabric features fine jacquard textures, so it doesn't look as dull as pure black. The high-slit skirt hem is a highlight; combined with the white plush shawl and arm sleeves, the warm-and-cool color contrast is highly eye-catching. Although I had to be careful with the angle of the pair of black wings on my back when putting them on and taking them off, the resulting photos truly bolstered the character's aura.

The hairstyle highly reproduces the character's features: pink twin buns paired with straight bangs, along with a pink halo headpiece and black-white-gray tri-color ear feathers, offering distinct layers. For the makeup this time, I specially matched it with pink eyeshadow, lipstick, and light pink colored contact lenses to make my gaze look brighter and softer.

The shooting scene was decorated with great care, featuring a massive blue full moon background paired with pink flower branches and a wooden screen, matching the pink-and-black color scheme of the costume perfectly. In terms of positioning, I experimented with poses that could showcase the skirt hem and leg lines—such as turning sideways or slightly lifting a leg—allowing the lines at the qipao's slit to drape naturally. Combined with the plush shawl and the wings on my back, the side curves of the body could be easily presented.

Regarding lighting, the photographer used a soft main light source from the diagonal front, keeping the facial illumination even while retaining bone structure dimensionality, creating natural shadows under the chin and collarbones. The cool-and-warm contrast in the background perfectly maxed out the atmosphere.

The post-processing wasn't over-edited; it primarily enhanced skin texture while preserving the airiness of the real-scene studio. The black parts of the clothing were slightly darkened to make the white plush and skin tone pop out more, and the overall color tone was graded toward a moonlit night enveloped in silver radiance, keeping the frame translucent. The entire process—from planning to shooting this cosplay outfit—went very smoothly.