For this Robin cosplay shoot, quite a lot of thought went into the preparation stage of the costume. This outfit has quite a few layers; the outer pure white skirt hem and the inner dark blue base require great draping, and the white wing decorations on the neckline and chest thoroughly test the fixing technique, ensuring they won't blow around wildly in the outdoor wind while maintaining a natural curvature. The dark purple sleeve covers feature bows and golden metal pendants, and when wearing them, tightness needs to be adjusted properly to avoid leaving marks on the arms.
Taking care of the wig part also requires patience. The light blue long hair needs to be combed for a fluffy feel, and the braided buns on both sides of the top of the head along with the curls at the ends need continuous hairspray and adjustment. The headpiece is a golden halo adorned with a few small blue flowers; to make it look three-dimensional in front of the lens without appearing abrupt, I repeatedly adjusted its wearing position before heading out. In terms of makeup, the green contact lenses are the finishing touch, and the sequin embellishments on the lower eyelids add a translucent feel to the gaze during close-up shots.
The scenes on the shooting day were very rich, including a corridor with arches, an indoor walkway with tiled floors, and an outdoor stone-step courtyard. When shooting the kneeling and contemplating scene indoors, the long dress spread out on the smooth tiles, and the backlighting made the alternating white and blue skirt hem and dark purple sleeve covers form a striking color contrast. When shooting outdoors, natural light filtered through the greenery, which is very suitable for showcasing the texture of this outfit under real-world light and shadow.
In terms of action design, I tried to keep my body language as quiet as possible. Instead of using too many grand and open poses, I used the extension, clasping, and dropping of arms to present the overall temperament. For example, when sitting on the steps, I tried spreading the skirt hem to one side to reveal the leg lines, making the composition look more relaxed and expansive. For the shot of lying on the table resting with closed eyes, I adjusted the overlapping way of my arms, striving to make the state look natural and relaxed rather than deliberately posed.
When shooting the step scene, because the skirt hem is relatively long, it was very easy to step on the edge of the skirt the moment of sitting down and standing up. The photographer helped a lot with the composition, ultimately finding a staggered angle. This shoot did its best to express the atmosphere of peace and hope I wanted to convey, and I am also very satisfied with the overall light, shadow, and colors.