The output speed of this set of Robin • Summeretto convention photos was indeed very fast, taking only a few days from finalizing the makeup to getting the finished photos. The makeup was in charge of Queling, and the photography was by Lin Luxing; the whole team cooperated quite tacitly. The white and blue color scheme of this styling is very fresh, and the clothing details are quite rich. The upper body is a halter-style white crop top, with edges spliced with dark blue glossy material, and blue star embroidery on the chest. The waist is adorned with yellow flowers and blue ribbons, with silver metal chains hanging down. The lower body is a white multi-layered short skirt, making the visual effect of the legs very light. To increase the sense of layering, it is also paired with white stockings and straps. When walking or posing around the anime convention site, the coordination between the stockings and the skirt hem makes the overall styling more stage-like.
The wig part consists of light blue wavy curls, with a slight pink-purple gradient treatment at the hair ends. Grooming a light blue wig requires special care, as slight frizziness will affect the overall texture. Therefore, during shooting breaks, hair care solution and a comb are used at any time to keep the wig smooth. A star halo is worn on top of the head, and the pink-purple feather wing decorations on both sides add to the overall fantasy feel. Cyan-green contact lenses and colorful small star patches at the corners of the eyes make the makeup fit the character better, and a small yellow flower is also pinned to the black choker on the neck. The microphone staff prop held in hand is also specially customized, mainly white and blue, added with white feather decorations. It has a moderate weight in hand, so posing with it doesn't feel strenuous.
The shooting location was chosen inside the anime convention hall. The on-site environment is relatively complex with a large flow of people, but the photographer made good use of the lighting at the top of the hall, which turned into light spots in the background after being blurred by a large aperture. The ground has reflections, forming reflections. To match the stage feel of the costume, several different poses were struck. When kneeling on one knee, attention must be paid to the center of gravity of the body; one hand is raised while the other holds the prop, and the lines of the whole person should be relaxed. This pose actually has requirements for the waist, abdomen, and leg strength, requiring the core to remain tightened to maintain an elegant posture. Another shot is leaning forward close to the lens, which requires controlling expression and gaze, looking straight into the lens, maintaining a state of detachment with a little sense of distance. The star patches at the corners of the eyes are a big bonus under such close-up shooting, allowing the sight line to naturally focus on the eye area. The gesture of holding the prop also needs to cooperate with the character's temperament; slightly adjusting the strength and angle of the wrist will make the presented feeling completely different.
The entire shooting process went very smoothly. Due to smooth preliminary communication and well-implemented makeup and styling details, the shooting efficiency was very high. Although the environment of the convention photos is noisy, once entering the shooting state, one becomes completely immersed in this character atmosphere. The atmosphere of the finished photos is very strong, and the cool-toned images paired with the on-site light spots showcase both the clothing details and the exquisiteness of the makeup. Being able to successfully produce this set of convention photos is also a very satisfying experience for myself. This styling, from the layers of the clothing to the texture of the props, has achieved the expected results. I hope to try more such efficient and textured shoots in the future, and continue to polish the details in character shaping.