This time, the details of the Hsin styling are truly abundant, and a lot of thought went into it starting from the makeup test. What surprised me the most was that pair of black-and-white plush animal ears and that huge tail; the texture is extremely fluffy and very smooth to the touch. The silver-white wig on the head was intentionally thinned with layered texturing, paired with golden star-shaped hair ornaments and red bead strings, creating a subtle clinking sound when moving. Styling the wig required very careful setting to ensure it maintained that fluffy yet slightly upturned feel during the shoot. The makeup focused heavily on the eye makeup: red eyeshadow blending paired with slightly reddish eyeliner, as well as the red hadian on the forehead, hoping to bring out an inhuman yet intensely alluring visual impact. To make the skin tone look more translucent, the base makeup was also applied very thinly and translucently.
The costume's color scheme is classic black, red, and white, with exquisite golden patterns and metal accessories on the neckline and cuffs, accented by a sapphire on the chest. To recreate that ethereal, flowing feel, I intentionally adjusted the layering method of the sleeves, creating a contrast between the white outer sleeves and the red inner lining. The lower skirt hem is relatively short, just enough to reveal the leg lines, paired with golden strappy high-heeled sandals, visually elongating the leg proportions. The shooting site was arranged with a bamboo swing and pink cherry blossom branches, coupled with water mist created by dry ice, maximizing the atmospheric vibe instantly. That huge circular lightbox behind me truly resembled a full moon, casting dreamy lighting effects on my body, and serving as a background light source that greatly enhanced the framing's layering.
Sitting on the swing, maintaining balance while keeping a graceful posture was actually quite difficult. Because the bamboo raft was a bit shaky, it required core engagement to steady the body. I tried different sitting postures: in the first shot, I sat sideways with crossed legs, gently touching my ear with my right hand and placing my left hand on my chest, letting the skirt hem drape naturally, which wonderfully showcased the leg extension and body curves; in the second shot, I shifted my center of gravity slightly forward, placed the huge tail in front of me, clasped my hands together, parted my lips slightly, and stared straight into the lens, wanting to display a bit of the fox's agility and playfulness. The photographer Arsenal's Little Martin is extremely professional and great at capturing light and shadow; backlight shooting truly captured the rim light textures of the hair and clothing edges, achieving an exceptionally high level of detail restoration for such plush materials and metal accessories.
The entire shooting process was a severe test of detail control, from the curve of the fingertips to the placement of the tail, and down to the focus and blur of the gaze, everything required constant adjustment. The dry ice vapor swirling around the bamboo raft, combined with the thin straps of the high-heeled sandals across the instep, made it feel truly like stepping into a non-existent illusion. A large expanse of exposed skin against the cool-toned background further highlighted the character's traits, and coupled with the cherry blossoms and moon in the background, I am thoroughly satisfied with the overall aesthetic beauty of the images.