Chapter 259 Career
The Nanshan Art Museum in Jiangsu Province is a prominent example of artistic design within the province. Nestled near a cypress forest, it's a popular filming location for many photography agencies in the province.
This time, Zhong Yiwei's team rented this location temporarily, so apart from them, there were no other photography teams this afternoon.
Zhou Xiao stood on the lawn, adjusting the lighting angle. Today was a rare overcast day, and although the light was dim, it was a relief for many of the accompanying staff. Light could be compensated for by using lights, but the summer heat outside was unbearable.
Just as Zhou Xiao finished adjusting the lights and was about to call the other party's agent, he heard voices coming from a distance. Even though they were some distance away, he could still vaguely hear some of the words because of the terrain.
As the group drew closer, Zhou Xiao's gaze shifted to the figure in the center. Standing there, like a star surrounded by stars, was her subject, Zhong Yiwei.
Her long, seaweed-like hair cascaded down her back. Zhong Yiwei wore a couture piece from the luxury brand SilieEe. The light yellow, heavily embroidered fishtail dress swayed gracefully as she walked. The hem of the dress was embroidered with lifelike, three-dimensional flowers in gold thread on the tulle.
It was beautiful, but it wasn't the outfit the team had sent me for reference. Zhou Xiao frowned as he watched the group of people chatting and laughing as they arrived at the center of the venue.
There were two sets of costumes for this shoot, and Zhou Xiao wasn't sure if he'd changed into both or just one. He watched as he walked straight into the light, seemingly preparing for the photoshoot.
Zhou Xiao turned his head to look at Zhong Yiwei's agent and asked directly, "What outfit did your team change into? Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
Hearing Zhou Xiao's question, everyone in the room turned their gazes. The manager paused for a moment, then looked at his assistant. Burned by his gaze, the assistant quickly lowered his head and pulled out his phone, hands trembling as he searched for it.
After a moment, Zhou Xiao noticed the man's expression changing again and again. Before she could ask again, he awkwardly handed his phone to his agent next to him, saying regretfully, "Sister Ruan, I forwarded it to the wrong person..."
Just before the shoot, the photographer realized they had changed their outfits, and the new look was far different from the original. Zhou Xiao gritted her teeth. If the set hadn't been set up yet, she would have turned around and left without a word. She looked at the assistant and said speechlessly, "Send it to me again."
Inside the venue, Zhong Yiwei's brows were furrowed. The clothes she had been temporarily replacing were from a high-end luxury brand she was planning to collaborate with. Since they were new to the brand, aside from the brand's aloofness, the clothes she received were not only ugly, but even the styling was a bit unspeakable.
Zhong Yiwei originally intended to use this opportunity to explore a new direction, breaking away from her usual fairy-like image. Furthermore, she had hired photographer Zhou Xiao, who has a good reputation in the industry, and wanted to give it a try.
Everything had been planned, but yesterday, when she wore a look from the brand to walk the red carpet, it was an unprecedented disaster. Not only was she mocked and ridiculed by netizens, but some extreme fans even found her agent's phone number and sent her insults.
Zhong Yiwei was receptive, borrowing SileiEe's couture collection overnight. She returned to her comfort zone, intending to make a comeback on the red carpet the day after tomorrow. Unexpectedly, her younger brother couldn't even do the simplest task of informing the photographer.
Suppressing her agent's dissatisfaction, Zhong Yiwei looked at Zhou Xiao with some embarrassment and said, "Mr. Zhou, I'm so sorry that both looks have changed. If you need time to adjust the shoot, we can make another appointment for tomorrow. Is that okay with you?"
Zhou Xiao didn't say anything. She quietly looked at Zhong Yiwei's outfit. After glancing at the cypress forest behind her, she said directly, "Let's go shoot there."
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A vibrant yellow dress blooms against a tranquil green field. Zhou Xiao's camera captures Zhong Yiwei with a hint of melancholy, clearly still recovering from her earlier misstep. Even her movements are a bit stiff.
"Teacher Zhong, don't put your hand on your forehead intentionally. There is no sun now." Looking at Zhong Yiwei who was performing in the field, Zhou Xiao couldn't help but sigh.
She was too focused on the camera, and even though her outfit was beautiful, it felt a bit contrived and intentional. However, there was still a way for Zhou Xiao to deal with this.
While filming stills on the set of "Flowering Journey," Zhou Xiao faced more than just one or two actors with poor acting skills. He put down his camera and said to the person in front of him, "Ten minutes, teacher, get your mood together and be cheerful."
Zhou Xiao added the last sentence after a pause. The artist across from her clearly had her own opinions, which were especially evident during the shoot. But she also cared about the photographer's opinions, which led to this sense of disharmony.
Zhou Xiao was trying to get the other party to be cheerful, but Zhong Yiwei was frowning. Clearly, he was trying to figure out how to adjust his mood, and this was exactly what Zhou Xiao wanted. Reverse request, get it!
In the shot, the woman's long hair and skirt are blown by the wind. The blue sky, white clouds, pine and cypress trees, and the vibrant yellow hue of the landscape should be full of youthful vibrancy. However, the sorrow between the woman's brows adds a unique story, making one want to explore her thoughts and melancholy.
"Bring in a rattan chair," Zhou Xiao turned his head and instructed the assistant who had been waiting nearby.
"Okay!" There were not many props on the scene, so the assistant quickly found a recliner and let his artist lean on it.
Under the awning, in front of the monitor, agent Luo Zhen looked at the large screen in surprise. Zhong Yiwei in the picture was beautiful. If she had been a magnificent peony before, now she was like an unknown little yellow flower growing in this soil, firmly rooted there.
Even if I had captured a single frame, it wouldn't have achieved the same effect as it did today. Luo Zhen's gaze shifted to Zhou Xiao, who was filming inside the venue, and he couldn't help but feel the urge to recruit him. If he could become a member of the studio, then the future would be much better.
As for the listless assistant, Luo Zhen barely managed a glance. This was why it was best not to allow family members into an artist's studio. They couldn't be scolded or criticized, and if they made a mistake and acted like that, the artist would have to comfort them.
Luo Zhen, making a mental note to promote his new assistant, noticed Zhou Xiao had already put away his camera. He asked Zhong Yiwei, still a bit dazed, to change into her next outfit while he pulled out his phone to look at his second outfit.
It must be said that these two sets of clothes were more normal than the previous two. Zhou Xiao took the time to look at the matching clothes and accessories while conceiving the shooting scenes in his mind.
After loading Zhong Yiwei's new image into his brain, Zhou Xiao raised his head and took in his surroundings. It was already afternoon, and the sun, which had been hidden by clouds, had finally emerged. Although it was the afterglow of the setting sun, it was still a beautiful sight.
Zhou Xiao turned his gaze towards the art gallery not far away, which was bathed in the afterglow. Compared to the cypress forest here, that place was more suitable for the second set of photos.
"Teacher Luo, pack up and go to the art museum to shoot," Zhou Xiao said first, and walked over with a lamp in each hand. The assistant who wanted to help was stunned for a moment, and then he also started to get busy.
After the photography equipment and computers were moved over, Zhong Yiwei, who had just changed her look, finally arrived. She was a little surprised to see the venue move over, but then she subconsciously laughed.
But just as she smiled, her agent beside her coughed, reminding her of her look this time. She was such a queen, she had to be careful not to ruin her image!
Zhou Xiao, who had connected the equipment, also looked up at this time. He first looked at the sun that had not yet completely set, and nodded with satisfaction. Then he said to Zhong Yiwei, "Let's go to the stairs."
The sun was setting, leaving a lingering golden glow on the gallery steps. As Zhong Yiwei ascended the stairs in this outfit, her agent felt a bit dazed; it was so different from her usual attire. This look didn't look like a studio photoshoot, but more like a magazine shoot.
Zhong Yiwei, dressed in all black, was captured in the camera. Her long, seaweed-like hair was meticulously combed, close to her scalp—a first for her. Her black leather jacket, with a faux crocodile pattern, reached her calf, and she wore black velvet heels.
"Touch the earrings and look at my camera. Yes, just take a quick glance." Zhou Xiao held up his camera, filming Zhong Yiwei. It seemed that after changing her look, she had become more alert and was able to follow Zhou Xiao's simple instructions.
Black leather gloves caressed the dramatic diamond earrings, the only significant highlight of this outfit. The gleaming brilliance of the diamonds neutralized the dullness of the black. The setting sun cast a golden glow over the leather jacket, and under the camera, the two echoed each other.
The all-black look collides with the scene behind her, and even the bright shape close to her scalp is full of high-end feeling at this moment. It is a high-end feeling that normal people can appreciate, and it looks like a queen.
When that subconscious glance was captured by the camera, Luo Zhen in front of the screen couldn't help but slap his thigh excitedly.
This outfit was carefully selected from a brand that often collaborates with red carpets, and the jewelry is also of great origin. Looking at the effect, Luo Zhen thinks that when Zhong Yiwei wears this outfit on the red carpet, she might be able to slay everyone!
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