[Remilia Cosplay & Flandre Scarlet Cosplay] Touhou Project The Scarlet Sisters Imperishable Night Prelude Official Photos

This Touhou Project twin official photo shoot was a highly compact and challenging schedule. When the alarm clock rang in the morning, the sky outside the window was not yet completely bright, but this did not affect everyone's anticipation for this outdoor shoot in the slightest.
The Lolita-style dress on my body, with a primary color scheme of red and white, supplemented by a large amount of complex ruffles and pearl chains, took nearly half an hour just to put on, take off, and adjust. The multi-layered design of the skirt hem makes the entire look very puffy, meaning that while walking, I must constantly watch my steps to prevent being tripped by the layered fabric. Forming a strong visual contrast with this was my partner's black-and-red color-matched Gothic style dress paired with black fishnet stockings and platform high heels, presenting a richly layered dark aesthetic overall. I chose white thigh-high socks with lace trims and deep red platform shoes as my lower body pairing. The two different color schemes clashed in the same scene, making the imagery feel exceptionally full. Our respective props, the red apple and the long-handled trident, were also meticulously polished; the apple's luster was just right, and the trident's paint finish reflected delicate grain patterns under the sun.
The photographer @WuyuRuoye brought out two entirely different lens configurations. The first set of shots was taken under the outdoor white Roman colonnade. She used a wide-angle lens to elongate our leg lines, creating a slightly exaggerated visual tension. At that time, the natural light was exceptionally soft, with sunlight filtering through the colonnade and casting onto the stone floor, reflecting mottled shadows. This kind of scene required us not only to find suitable standing positions on the high steps but also to maintain physical postures for a long duration under a low-angle shot, which was a considerable test of core strength and composure. During shooting breaks, we had to constantly check whether the wigs were blown messy by the wind and whether the pearl accessories on the collar had deviated from their original positions.
The second scene shifted to the elegantly decorated indoor hall, where the vintage layered crystal chandeliers and symmetrical white relief walls on both sides gave the entire environment its own solemn sense of the palace. The indoor overhead light heavily tested facial bone structures; however, through meticulous lighting paired with a high-angle overhead perspective, the photographer created a deeper atmospheric vibe. She very delicately captured the interactions between us during the shoot, such as our expressions when playing with the red apple together, the postural tension when unfolding the wing props, and that sense of tranquility when standing side by side in the center of the hall.
Regarding props, although they are just quietly presented in the pictures, in reality, to ensure there was no sense of "slack" in the frame, we often needed to maintain fixed finger and body postures in front of the lens for up to dozens of seconds or even a minute. In addition, this set of official photos pursues a visual effect with a sense of high restoration; therefore, we were exceptionally careful with the makeup, especially the detailed treatment of the eye makeup, striving to present that deep and mysterious demeanor unique to the characters to resonate with the highly restored clothing.
Although during the long shooting process, our waist and leg muscles ached intensely due to prolonged standing and repeating postures, seeing the photographer constantly giving positive feedback through the viewfinder made all the fatigue vanish into air. The contrast of indoor lighting was relatively strong, which severely tested the post-processing balance of high-key and shadow colors, but the final presented photo effect was highly ideal. The magnificence and slight sense of oppression unique to the Scarlet Sisters also found a perfect fit within the grand environment of this European-style architecture. The moment we took off the gear and wigs, although the body was somewhat exhausted, the inner sense of achievement was full and real—this cooperation was highly pleasant.