[Exusiai the New Covenant cosplay] Arknights Red-Haired Angel Studio Shoot Record

Today, I conducted the finished photo shoot for Exusiai the New Covenant in a studio in Beijing. After arriving at the studio in the morning, the very first task was putting on the wig. The red wig needed to be styled with layered texture, especially the buns on both sides of the head, which required a lot of hairspray to achieve a satisfactory look. The halo on top of the head is supported by fine wire, and during the shoot, I had to constantly monitor the angle to avoid glares or wires showing in the frame.

The makeup section heavily emphasized the eye makeup, featuring golden-brown contact lenses and red striped markings painted on both sides of the cheeks. The makeup artist elongated the outer corners of the eyes with eyeliner to make the gaze look sharper. To match the character's temperament, the base makeup was kept clean and neat, avoiding excessive blush to primarily highlight the dimensionality of the facial features.

The costume details are extremely abundant. The black Leather jacket has a wonderful texture, though its breathability is mediocre; with the studio temperature being slightly warm, wearing it for a while made it feel stuffy. The inner top is white, featuring intricate silver metal accessories and black webbing around the chest and neckline, which required buttoning up layer by layer in order when dressing. Red ropes wound from the shoulders down to the back, adorned with metal badges. The lower half consists of white shorts paired with White stockings, where the black leather leg straps on the thighs not only had to be tied snugly but also required care not to pinch the skin and create obvious indentations that would ruin the visual aesthetic. Once this outfit was put on, the combat vibe instantly came alive.

After picking up the prop gun, the overall weight increased noticeably. This firearm features a black-and-sand color scheme with a slight tactical style, boasting a very heavy texture. Throughout the shooting process, I had to hold the gun with one or both hands into various poses. To stay steady before the lens, my arms had to constantly exert force. The pose in picture 5 involves standing in front of the background paper, lifting the left hand to make a gesture while the right hand hangs naturally by the side, standing with legs slightly bent. This pose effectively showcases the White stockings and leg strap details while allowing the leather jacket and ribbons to drape naturally, demonstrating the layered feel of the costume.

Communication with the photographer during the shoot went very smoothly. The lighting utilized a cool white tone, creating a sharp warm-and-cool contrast against the red hair. When shooting seated poses, to make the leg lines look more flattering, the body's center of gravity needed to lean back while the legs extended forward, all while ensuring the facial expression matched the character's poised and confident aura. The placement of the gaze was also crucial; most of the time, I needed to stare straight into the lens, projecting a fierce yet confident visual impact.

During breaks, I checked the wig styling, touched up my makeup, and readjusted the placement of the metal pieces on the chest. Because of the broad range of movements, the red ropes tended to slip and needed to be secured again. The entire shooting process proceeded step-by-step, from full-body shots to half-body close-ups, and then to some interactive close-ups, with every single frame striving to faithfully restore the costume details and character traits.

This studio shoot experience was wonderfully fulfilling; although wearing a leather jacket was a bit warm, the final outcome met expectations. After finishing the shoot, I packed up the costume, confirmed the raw negatives with the photographer, and prepared to start post-processing photo selection and color grading.