[Shimoe Koharu cosplay] Pure White Oath in Blue Archive - Image 1
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This time, I challenged myself with this Pure White Oath outfit for Shimoe Koharu, and I had a very wonderful time collaborating with the photographer, Teacher Hongbai. Ever since we first settled on this costume, I was captivated by its cool yet soft and cute design. The light pink wig and the unique black pointed horn hair accessories are highly recognizable, and the small white flower embellishments on the choker add a lot of detailed texture.

For the shooting location, we specially chose a European-style stained glass window and a large amount of white light tulle. This translucent texture, combined with the plush carpet, did an excellent job of building a soft ambiance for the scene. To recreate the character's sacred yet playful feel, I experimented with some kneeling on one knee or semi-upright postures. Especially with the hand movements, coordinated with the lace on the choker and cuffs, I tried my best to showcase a sense of lightness.

Actually, this costume's skirt has many layers and large areas of ruffles, which puts high demands on body positioning and the arrangement of the skirt hem. Coupled with the white thigh-high socks, it was a bit slippery when adjusting poses, requiring constant attention to my poise. Fortunately, Teacher Hongbai's snapshots were incredibly precise, keeping the light and shadow wonderfully warm and soft in this cosplay photography session.

In terms of post-processing, we mainly preserved the translucent feel of the original photos without making too many heavy color modifications. I love this clean and clear visual style. To make the entire set more interesting for an anime girl look, we also included some extra cute easter egg elements, but the most pure visual expression is still preserved in one of the centered photos. After finishing this shoot, I feel like I've gained more photography insights into characters that blend religious or sacred elements with an idol style. It was a truly delightful experience.