Suzumiya Haruhi Cosplay Shoot Part 1
Here’s the pictures of the cosplay shoot I promised you guys. Will be dividing them into parts as there is just too many photos to post-process and upload.
This is actually my first private and overseas photoshoot. I really have to thank bangin-san and miho-san for being such wonderful cosplayers and also giving me the opportunity to be the main photographer (the other being double who was with us).
The shoot took place in a indoor location in Tokyo which can’t be disclosed for several reasons. We met up at mid-day and started from there. From there, we started with the Suzumiya Haruhi shoot.
The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi ｜ 涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱
Haruhi: I’ve got Mikuru’s pictures in there!
Haruhi: Hehe! The secret folder containing Mikuru’s erotic pictures
Kyon: OMG! What’s that?!
Kyon: Hey! Try some of the snack. It’s tasty!
Haruhi: Hmmph… (Tsun tsun mode)
Kyon: Ahh! This tastes really good!
Haruhi: (Hmm… I want to try some of that!)
Haruhi: Orders of the brigade leader! All your snacks are belongs to me!
Kyon: Give it back!
Haruhi: Ohh! Full of tasty goodness..Yummy!
Haruhi: Come on! We’ve got work to do! *pulls Kyon along
Kyon: Noo! Not again!
Haruhi: Hey! Are you alright? Don’t die on me… (Dere Dere mode)
Haruhi and Kyon in closed space
Haruhi: What’s that? (Pointing to the giants that appear in the last ep)
Post Thoughts
It was actually quite an experience for me, as I gave comments and advice on how the cosplayers should pose, their facial expression etc and also exploring different creative angles.
And oh! Miho-san kinda looks a bit like YUI ^^;
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Cosplay Cafe to open in local mall
An interesting article appeared in TODAY Online. Titled ‘Master want a cuppa?‘ , it leaves the impression of a maid asking the master if he/she wants a cup of tea/coffee/drink.
Yes, anime cosplaying fans, it has finally reached the shores of Singapore. A ‘maid’ cafe is to open her next month!
‘Master want a cuppa?’ <Link>
The questions regarding this cafe/restaurant would be the service , the cosplaying girls and the customers’ dresscode.
What one would like to see would be pretty, cute maids, greeting their master (customer) with perky voices, servicing to most of their needs. This would mean that the cosplaying girls have to be almost “model/idol-like”, with service being the top priority and able to withstand the ‘otaku-ness’ of the customer(s).
^ Model/Idol-like?
However, it also brings the point of service. How would the service be like? Would it be like any other restaurant? Just that in this one, girls would be cosplaying as different anime characters. Or would it take a different approach instead?
The cafe will expand its services to include catering and a “Date with a Maid” feature, where patrons will have a maid dedicated to their service for the evening. This element is expected to be popular with those who want to treat their friends to a different experience, say, for their birthdays.
The ‘Date with a Maid’ feature ,which seems to have originated from cabaret, seems promising. I believe customer(s) would have to pay a higher fee for such a feature.
Customer(s) would be the main audience in such a business. However, what about the customer’s dresscode? Would bermudas, T-shirt and slippers be allowed? Or do you have to dress up in a suit and tie? How about standard T-shirts and jeans? Here are some questions to ponder.
According to Ms Laurent, the cafe will introduce the Japanese quality of service here, as the “maids” are required to be proficient in English, Chinese and Japanese as well as be sociable. Rather than the run-of-the-mill café culture, Cosafe will also deliver a different experience, promised Ms Laurant.
How proficient do you need to be in the 3 languages stated? Would knowing simple phrases cut-out? Or are you required to be able to converse with the customer in lets say Japanese?
One thing’s for sure… Too many questions, so few answered.
Nice pictures Windbell. Really liked the cosplayers and the angles, my favorite picture is the one with Haruhi taking the snacks, her expression is great.
Hmmm.. the first picture is the guy right? DEL PLEASE.
Anyway, the girl is quite cute AND you get to see her bra in one of the pics. I bet you had a nice downblouse!!
I got scared by the first picture.
haha bangin as kyon. ^^;
anyway windbell, miss miho should be wearing the dancho armband on the left arm, not right. (‘~’)
Hmmm….looks like a promo clip for another of TMA’s Artistic Video.
Tj -> O_O;;
Windbell -> Good attempt!!! Some of the shots are pretty cool :D
However, do take note that flash indoor, unless well-controlled, will result in harsh shadows which can be distracting. Suffice to say, the non-flashed shots are better.
For the “Kyon pointing at the computer” shot, if you are doing something similar the next time… try a smaller aperture to keep the photo sharp overall. :)
@Deathy: Her expression is pretty awesome! I really love her smile.
@tj_han: It’s the same girl without the wig ORZ
@icie: Picture swapped with the last picture.
@gordon: We weren’t too sure of where the dancho armband was supposed to go ^^;
@0ne: Lol?
@Hexlord: Thanks! Actually, a big number of the shots are shot with a flash. I didn’t have a reflector board or much less something to diffuse the sunlight coming from the windows. I’ll try to keep a smaller aperture of that shot the next time.
Hmmmm.
perhaps this demonstrates the importance of lighting your shots properly…
nontheless, its an interesting shoot!
We need more pictures of Haruhi in dere-dere mode!
lol Great pictures, Windbell.
@Tragic comedy: Yes it does. Need a reflector board as well :/
@Stifler: Thanks! I don’t know if I still have more pictures. Have to check ^^;
we want more pantsu