[Castorice cosplay] The floating phantom dream in Honkai: Star Rail

Shooting the "Floating Phantom Dream" outfit for Castorice (vol.3), I specifically chose a dreamy purple and pink flower house setting. The light purple gradient long hair paired with the blue butterfly hair accessory, elf ears, and hollow neck ornament makes this look highly glamorous. The blue-purple strapless dress features a material with a delicate luster, paired with long gradient gloves, looking very transparent against the flower clusters and soft light. During the shoot, I tried various poses such as standing with crossed arms, sitting and resting my chin, holding flower branches, and sitting cross-legged, every frame conveying the character's cold yet gentle air against the white flower-sculpted background. When stepping on the piled-up flowers, I had to be extra careful about the angle of my footing to prevent the high heels from sinking into the gaps. The shape of this long-handled weapon prop is very unique—black and white contrasting colors with pink and purple butterfly decorations; in the frame, it not only extends the visuals but also adds to the character's storytelling. Regarding the light, the photographer used top softboxes and side backlighting, creating a beautiful halo on the hair edges while preserving the details of the eye makeup. Since the costume itself uses relatively stiff materials, I had to be careful to avoid unnatural creases on the skirt when sitting down. The atmosphere of the entire shoot was very quiet, as if sharing a quiet moment exclusive to her, and the final photos fit perfectly with the artistic conception of "Can I borrow your body temperature one last time?"—it was a very immersive shooting experience.