This set of photos for Zhezhi had actually been in the works for a long time, and finally, the materialization of "scholarly aura" was completed in this Chinese-style set. When I saw the wooden window lattices and the hanging long calligraphy scrolls in the studio (Miyou Miaomiaowu COSPLAY), I felt they were a perfect match for Zhezhi, a character who naturally comes with a quiet and slightly adorable dorky vibe. During the shoot, Teacher @shiro天天疯 really knew how to capture the light. The cool-toned floral backgrounds everyone sees were actually presented under a blue ambient light, which, when paired with the upward-curling red hair tips and round-rimmed glasses, instantly brought out that cool junior vibe. The few blue silk flowers in the studio also happened to echo the blue-and-white patterned skirt on the character, making the entire environment visually unified and highly recognizable.
For the costume, special attention was paid to the contrast of textures and materials this time. The upper body features a high-neck design that is relatively light, breathable, and slightly lace-trimmed, with detached white sleeves on the arms that just happen to expose the shoulder lines, which actually fits Zhezhi's somewhat lazy and unconstrained personality. The blue, white, and red color-blocked skirt on the lower body features an asymmetric cut and is made of a satin material with a strong drape. When lying down or sitting cross-legged, the dynamic movement of the fabric spreading out is very smooth. The calligraphy brush in hand is truly the finishing touch; it is designed to be very lightweight, which complements the intellectual temperament of the makeup without adding a burden to the shoot. Actually, styling the wig also took a lot of thought, especially those two streaks of light pink dip-dyed hair; making them look layered without being messy really took a lot of effort from the stylist.
Throughout the shooting process, I was constantly adjusting my expressions. The character Zhezhi is not the type to be very outgoing or flamboyant, so I intentionally held back my smile and infused a serious look, even one filled with observation and thinking. Especially when holding the calligraphy brush, I would imagine drawing or writing something to make the movements more natural instead of just stiffly posing. There was a little interlude during the shoot where the skirt hem got slightly tangled with the background calligraphy scroll, but we later found that this natural tugging sensation actually added a bit of casualness and vitality to the frame. Looking at this final set of photos, everyone agreed that the texture of this "pure edition" is indeed excellent. Every image is quite balanced in terms of color coordination and prop arrangement. Whether it's the close-up shot of sitting on the floor holding a brush or the full-body shot leaning against the window lattice, they completely convey that quiet sense of power within the character. I hope this set of Zhezhi photos can bring everyone a slightly different feeling.