[Xishi cosplay] Honor of Kings Mermaid's Song set design and shooting record

The scene setup for this shoot chose an Oriental mythological visual style. Artificial pink peach branches and emerald green bamboo intertwine on the tatami wooden floor, paired with a wooden low table and Japanese-style paper lanterns, constructing an indoor space with a touch of fantasy. The large circular translucent panel in the background, set as a blue water wave or water-moon imagery, had its brightness adjusted before the shoot to form a ghostly cold ambient light on the white, blue, and gold clothing. Meanwhile, the warm-colored fill light in front was used to brighten the face; the overlapping of warm and cold, light and dark, makes the frame look more layered.

In terms of the costume, this styling emphasizes the stacking of materials in its tailoring. The main body utilizes a large amount of white tulle and lake blue satin, with gold thread piping along the edges, making the overall look appear lightweight and flowing. The asymmetrical off-the-shoulder design fully exposes the neck and shoulder lines, paired with a fine gold chain with pearls and shell hair accessories, avoiding the monotony brought by large areas of white. The golden butterfly accessory on the arm is a finishing touch; though small in design, it reflects beautifully under the light.

In terms of shooting poses, it was necessary to not only restore the character's cool and aloof temperament but also increase attractiveness through body language. Several sitting and lying poses presented in the frame were adjusted; for instance, sitting on a wooden chair with crossed legs showcases the lines of the long leg guards while keeping the back straight to avoid looking slouched. The camera position lying on one's back on the hand-woven blanket was used to display facial close-ups and hair accessory details, while preventing the body from looking bulky.

This combination look of footwear and bare feet is not uncommon among traditional Xianxia characters, but capturing a natural feel heavily relies on the model's initial stretching. When shooting full-body shots, the photographer deliberately found a low angle that could directly bring out the character's center of gravity and the longitudinal extension of the lower body. Props like the oil-paper umbrella and blue-covered books were also integrated into the composition, playing a role in visual balance so the background doesn't feel empty.

The selection of this set of images is actually a concentrated presentation of the multi-angle light sources and scene layout effects of the shooting day. Putting thought into how to unify the materials, accessories, and scene style is the starting point of this photo set for this Anime-style photography.