This Honkai: Star Rail Robin Summer Sunny Song Swimsuit cosplay main photo set has finally met everyone. The temperature in the studio on the shooting day was actually not low, but in order to present the best summer feel, we went all out. The early preparation took quite a long time; this swimsuit looks simple, but it has numerous details, and the blue-and-white color scheme really tests the tailoring and fit. To show the best lines in front of the lens, I tried the positions of the straps and accessories several times before shooting, ensuring no wardrobe malfunctions when making large movements, while making embellishments like sunflowers, starfish, and shells look natural and dynamic. For the wig, the light blue styling with a bit of purple highlights needs constant maintenance; a slight collapse makes it look lifeless, so the setting spray and comb were basically held in hand all the time. The makeup focused on emphasizing the translucency of the eye makeup, and the glitter and blush at the corners of the eyes were all to match the sunny summer feel.
A lot of thought went into building the entire scene. Transparent plastic film was laid on the ground to simulate shimmering shallow water pools, and to be honest, walking on it was a bit slippery. At first, I was quite afraid of falling, but later the photographer taught me how to adjust my foot center of gravity, maintaining a steady grip while keeping the upper body relaxed and stretched. The blue-and-white striped beach chairs in the background, the yellow-and-white parasols, and that huge blue fishing net enriched the spatial layers a lot. Polaroid photos clipped to the net and some retro props, like a red rotary phone and yellow striped wooden boxes, greatly enhanced the realism of the scene. I especially loved the yellow-and-blue checkered tablecloth and the dessert table on it, adding an afternoon tea coziness to the whole frame.
The microphone staff prop in hand is the soul of the shoot. It's a bit heavier than imagined; to hold it steadily and make it look effortless, I tried several gripping postures. For instance, in the low-angle shot, I needed to semi-squat on one leg, with my core tightly tightened and back straight, making the arm lines look smooth and natural. Low-angle shooting heavily tests posture control; relaxing even a bit makes it look listless. The photographer was very professional in guiding the actions, reminding me to open my shoulders, slightly tuck my chin, and keep my gaze dynamic. To showcase the flowy feel of the costume, I would also deliberately let the skirt hem and hair strands flutter in the breeze, creating a dynamic sense of beauty.
While shooting this set of photos, I kept pondering the character's relaxed and cheerful state during a summer vacation. Completely different from usual feelings on stage or in combat, it's more about showing an undefended sense of relaxation. When sitting inside the yellow inflatable swim ring, I needed to control my body's center of gravity and maintain the natural curve of crossed legs. Every time the shutter was pressed, it was another expression of my understanding of the character. The high-saturation blue-yellow color contrast photographs extremely well and made the originally stuffy studio atmosphere very refreshing. Although the whole process was tiring, seeing the reflection of sunlight scattered on the water surface and the character's vivid expressiveness in the final photos made all the preparation and sweat totally worth it.