[Jeanne d'Arc cosplay] The holy knight in FGO, stepping onto the stage carrying a flag

This set of Jeanne d'Arc's Armor and the flag were the focus of this Convention photography shoot. Before setting out, I spent a lot of time adjusting the metal pieces around the waist and chest. To fit body shape, the positions of the belts and chains were tested repeatedly to ensure they wouldn't loosen during shooting while also balancing comfort during movement. The wig is light-golden short hair; to capture that sense of layering, a lot of hairspray was used, and the silver headpiece on top was also trial-worn for a long time to find the most stable angle, otherwise it would easily slip off when turning the head sharply.
Arriving at the venue, the background was chosen in the top-floor area of the exhibition hall, avoiding densely crowded booths. The dense array of overhead lights matching a large-aperture lens directly turned into natural bokeh light spots, adding some depth of field to the frame. The biggest challenge during the shoot was this large flag in my hand. The pole is made of metal material, coupled with the weight of the flag itself, holding it with one hand to strike poses really tests wrist strength. To ensure the posture in the frame was stable enough, my arms were actually exerting hidden force all along, and after finishing a few sets of actions, my forearms were indeed somewhat sore and swollen. The emblem pattern on the flag was custom-made in advance, and the yellow and white fabrics really stand out against the dark background. When the wind blew, the unfolding arc of the fabric looked extremely nice. I purposely adjusted the gripping position of my hands so that the flag could form a great extension right behind my shoulder.
The main body of the clothing is a deep purple long-sleeved top, paired with black shorts and Over-the-knee socks, covered outside with a silver metal plate Armor. To restore the character's stern and majestic temperament, the gaze cannot be too soft; the chin is slightly tucked, and the sightline leans slightly forward, which can better highlight the facial contours and overall aura. When holding the flagpole while wearing gloves, anti-slip is a big problem, and halfway through I had to stop and readjust the position of the gloves. Although this set of equipment looks the part, walking around and maintaining poses while wearing it really consumes physical strength, especially the plate Armor around the waist. Because it has a certain weight, standing for a long time makes the stress on the waist feel obvious.
Regarding the wearing of the Armor, the straps of the lining are crucial, otherwise the metal pieces can easily shift. The reflection of the silver plate Armor under indoor lighting is very sensitive to angles, requiring the photographer to find the right angle to capture that heavy texture. The chains around the neck and the belt across the chest are also important details; to ensure they don't sway randomly during shooting, fixation treatment was done in advance. In terms of makeup, the contour of the eye area was heavily emphasized, and red-pink eyeshadow paired with colored contact lenses can make the eyes look deeper in front of the lens.
During breaks in the shoot, fellow fans also came over to exchange details about the production of this costume, chatting a lot about issues regarding Armor materials and coloring, such as how to make plastic parts look like metallic luster, and the distressed treatment of the belts. The whole process was an effort to restore that knightly state of holding a flag and holding fast to beliefs. Although the process was tiring, the resulting image texture is very solid, making it a very fulfilling shooting experience.