This Anime-style photo set of Hsin features a fused form of Hsin and Phrolova, and it's a project I've held close to my heart recently.
Because the character's original design is quite complex, a lot of detailed work went into the styling beforehand. The wig is silver-gray, and the giant fluffy fox ears on top are thick and heavy; it really took a lot of time to secure them properly. The red and black matching costume is extremely gorgeous, especially the red and black flame tattoo on the chest, which required extra care to keep smooth when applying. The large, flowing sleeves look ethereal, but they easily cover up the limbs, so I had to pay close attention to the angles of my arms and wrists during the shoot to bring out the layering of the costume.
The shooting scene was richly decorated, surrounded by hanging calligraphy scrolls, red maple leaves, white cherry blossom decorations, a Go board and a Guqin placed nearby, combined with warm yellow lantern lighting, creating a very strong traditional ancient style atmosphere. In this kind of environment, complex actions aren't really necessary; instead, it relies more on gazes and subtle expressions to convey that fox girl mysterious vibe.
During the shoot, the photographer repeatedly adjusted the lighting, using a shallow depth of field to highlight the main subject while avoiding messy light and shadow. I really like the one chosen for the cover; the centered composition beautifully showcases the neck line and chest tattoo details. In addition, considering the costume's overall barefoot design, I didn't wear stockings, but directly showcased the natural lines of my legs and bare feet, making the combination look lighter within the ancient-style setting.
From holding the prop folding fan to leaning against the fluffy cushion, every photo in this set was crafted to fit the character's temperament as closely as possible. The collaboration went very smoothly with great synergy, and the final Anime-style photo set turned out even better than expected.