[2B cosplay] NieR:Automata Firefly Convention Photo Set, Field Combat Drill from a Low-Angle Perspective

Navigating through the crowds at the Firefly Convention, finding this relatively open concrete patch to take convention photos was truly not easy; both the lighting and background distractions on site needed to be overcome. This time cosplaying 2B, to recreate that aloof yet combat-ready vibe, I put a lot of effort into posture and body language. The cut of this black dress is truly crucial; the high collar and cut-out back design have quite high demands on figure, especially the waist which must be cinched tightly, otherwise it can't support that crisp sense of lines. The white embroidered patterns on the skirt hem are particularly striking against the dark background, so during the shoot I deliberately looked for several side angles to fully display the arc of the skirt hem, while also paying attention to controlling the flying amplitude of the skirt when turning—keeping it light without looking messy. The over-the-knee leather boots were both the biggest contributors and the biggest torment of the entire shoot. To capture the extremely oppressive low-angle upward shot like in the first photo, I had to keep my leg muscles taut the entire time, ensuring the lines of the absolute territory on the thighs were smooth and firm, while also steadying my center of gravity to prevent the thick heels from sinking into gaps in the ground. The gloss and tightness of the leather boots had exceptional texture under the flash, but walking around the venue in them for too long is genuinely tiring, requiring constant ankle exertion. The short black gloves on my hands were a bit sweaty, but when holding the sword, tension in the finger joints had to be maintained. The prop long sword looks cool, but it is actually not light. When holding it horizontally with one hand, core strength needed to be mobilized to keep the arm steady and the wrist stable. The posture with the sword tip pointing downwards in the photos is actually more taxing than holding it up, relying on waist and abdominal control, otherwise arms would shake after a long time. During the shoot, I also had to relax my shoulders as much as possible and find balance with the weight of the sword. Grooming the wig was also a major project; the bob cut not only needs to fit the facial shape, but the arc and layering of the hair ends can easily blur out under strong light, so during every shooting break, a small comb was used to smooth it out, along with a touch of hairspray to ensure the bangs wouldn't obstruct the line of sight. In terms of makeup, the red eye makeup is the visual focus of the entire face; paired with the cool gray background, it maximizes the character's mechanical and ruthless feel, and I tried my best to maintain an expressionless facial state throughout the shoot to fit the character setting. The lighting environment for convention photos was relatively complex with many overhead lights, so I tried to avoid large areas of highlights, choosing slightly side-backlighting or utilizing diffuse reflection from the ground to illuminate the subject, making the skin texture softer and more aligned with the overall dark atmosphere. The low-angle composition not only elongated proportions, but also made the sword in hand look sharper. The topic I communicated most with the photographer about was the camera position—it had to be pushed down low enough to highlight the long legs and aura. Packing up and heading home after finishing work, taking off all that equipment felt like undergoing a high-intensity field combat drill, serving not only as a test of physical strength, but also as a pursuit of character accuracy.