How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 282 Breaking out of the cocoon and rebirth
"Editor Fang, Teacher Guo is here."

Fang Meihua's assistant walked in from outside the office and stepped aside after reporting.

At the same time, five people walked in from outside, both men and women. The one walking in front was a middle-aged man with long hair. He was very thin, and the black long-sleeved shirt he wore looked empty on his body, as if it could be blown away by a gust of wind. The pair of thick-soled black boots on his feet seemed more like they were for stabilizing his body.

Perhaps because he was too thin, the man's face looked very long, with sunken cheeks, deep eye sockets and protruding eyes, just like the human heads unearthed from Sanxingdui.

"This is Mr. Guo Yan, the photographer who took the photos for Bai Lu this time." Fang Meihua pointed at the long-haired man and introduced him to Zhang Wen and Bai Lu.

Before the photographer came here, Zhang Wen heard some information about the photographer from Fang Meihua. He was a famous fashion photographer in China. He not only cooperated with many fashion magazines, but also with many celebrities. He was good at capturing the characteristics of celebrities, and his works were very recognizable.

He couldn't help but take a look at the photographer's skill panel. His photography skills were indeed good, reaching 71 points, which made him an expert in the photography industry.

However, the opponent has two intermediate negative personality derivatives, one is the conceited monster and the other is the angry monster, and the conceited monster is very large, larger than all the conceited monsters he has encountered before.

"Teacher Guo, this is Bai Lu, and the person next to her is her friend, Zhang Wen, a training teacher, screenwriter, and composer at Tianxi Media." Fang Meihua introduced the people around her to the photographer.

Guo Yan glanced expressionlessly at the man and woman beside Chief Editor Fang, then said calmly, "Chief Editor Fang, it's getting late, let's get started."

"Oh, okay." Fang Meihua nodded, then looked at Zhang Wen and explained with a smile, "Teacher Guo is a workaholic. He treats everyone this way. Don't mind him, but his professional ability is still very strong."

"The people Sister Fang invited must have real skills. I believe in Sister Fang." Zhang Wen said with a smile, looking unconcerned.

In fact, he really didn't care. They came to work, not to attend a drinking party, so there was no need to deliberately please him or Bai Lu.

He had no intention of making friends with the other party. As long as he could take a nice picture of Bai Lu, it would be fine. Once they left the door, no one would know each other.

"Well, let's get started." Fang Meihua looked at Guo Yan and said, "The rest is up to you."

Guo Yan did not answer, but turned his gaze to Bai Lu.

Ever since he received a call from Editor-in-Chief Fang a few days ago, asking him to shoot Bai Lu for the September cover of "Jiaren" magazine, he has been looking for Bai Lu's past film and television works, photos of him attending events, and some artistic photos he has taken, and studying them repeatedly to find the highlights of the other party.

The cover of a magazine is not only an opportunity for celebrities to show their faces, but also a platform to showcase their works. If they can gain public recognition, more and more people will invite them in the future.

Bai Lu's previous images were mostly youthful, beautiful, fresh and sweet, and also accompanied by the temperament of a classical beauty. Such female stars are easy to photograph, and his plan is to use "classic" as the theme, adding mysterious and lively qualities.

"This time I plan to use classical as the theme..." Guo Yan expressed his idea. At the same time, the assistant behind him handed some photos prepared in advance to Bai Lu.

These are some photos Guo Yan has taken before. The character style and shooting themes are similar to the cover style he shot for Bai Lu this time.

Giving the photos to the photographer Bai Lu now can allow him to feel his ideas more intuitively, which will facilitate subsequent communication.

Bai Lu looked at the photos one by one. The style of the photos was very beautiful, especially the combination of light, shadow and color, which showed the photographer's excellent photography skills and aesthetic vision.

The photos of people are also very beautiful, which shows that the photographer has a keen insight into the people's demeanor, movements and expressions. He is worthy of being a famous fashion photographer in China.

After reading it, she handed the photo to Zhang Wen beside her and asked quietly, "What do you think?"

Zhang Wen only took one look and started shaking his head, "No!"

"!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room fell silent, and everyone's eyes fell on Zhang Wen, with surprise, confusion, and disdain in their eyes.

In this office, he is the person who has the least to do with this photo shoot. However, who wouldn’t be surprised to hear such irrelevant words denying the photographer’s idea of taking the photo?
Even Fang Meihua looked surprised.

Although she knew that the young man who was talking was Bai Lu's boyfriend, she couldn't just interfere with Bai Lu's work, right?

Isn't this just an amateur commanding the experts?

As a training teacher, screenwriter, and composer, why do you want to interfere with photography?

Guo Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, and asked in a cold voice: "What's wrong?"

"The style is not good!" Zhang Wen said lightly and returned the photo.

"What's wrong with the style?" Guo Yan asked, his words revealing arrogance and even a bit of aggressiveness.

Zhang Wen remained unmoved and said slowly, "I guess you must have seen many works and photos about Bai Lu, right?"

Guo Yan nodded, then asked, "Is there a problem?"

"That's a big problem." Zhang Wen continued, "Bai Lu became famous thanks to costume dramas, and she can easily pull off both sweet and elegant roles, earning her the title of a classic beauty. However, this has also limited her acting range and development. Recently, she's been trying to transition to modern dramas, so this shoot can't stick to her old style. We need a theme that can break the public's preconceived notion of her and redefine her. Do you understand what I mean?"

Appearing on the cover of a fashion magazine is a great publicity opportunity for Bai Lu. There is nothing wrong with continuing with the previous style, and it can also highlight Bai Lu's characteristics to the greatest extent.

However, Zhang Wen wants more than just exposure and fame; he also hopes that this cover will help Bailu's future development.

Guo Yan was stunned after hearing this. The arrogance and disdain on his face disappeared instantly. He looked straight at Bai Lu with his eyes, and fell into deep thought.

Fang Meihua on the side also suddenly realized what was going on. It seemed that Mr. Yang, his younger brother, cared very much about Bai Lu. He not only helped to obtain resources, but also planned the future development path for him. He really did his best.

As for Bai Lu, at this moment, her eyes were shining like stars, and the corners of her mouth were raised uncontrollably, revealing a dazed look.

What she thought about was to increase her popularity and enhance her commercial value through magazines, but she didn't expect that men thought more and further than her.

If there weren't so many people around, she would have wanted to throw herself into the man's arms and kiss him hard.

As time went by, everyone's eyes turned to photographer Guo Yan, and the pressure was placed on his shoulders.

No one spoke, no one even dared to move. Everyone stood quietly, afraid to disturb the photographer's thoughts.

"Ring ring ring!"

Suddenly, an electronic sound rang out in the office, breaking the silence that had lasted for a long time.

Fang Meihua hurriedly took out her phone from her pocket and said apologetically, "Sorry, I'm going to answer a call outside. You guys continue."

After saying that, he hurried out of the office.

Guo Yan also came back to his senses at this moment, shifted his gaze from Bai Lu to the man next to him, and asked, "Have you thought of a theme? Or, what kind of theme do you want?" Hearing this, Zhang Wen set his gaze on Bai Lu.

Although he had just rejected the theme idea given by the photographer, he had not considered this issue. He just felt that the classical theme was not suitable for Bai Lu now.

In fact, many people know that Bai Lu wants to transform, but the transformation work "Human World" broadcast in April not only had mediocre ratings, but also received more negative reviews than positive ones. This cast a shadow on Bai Lu's transformation path. Even the company did not support the transformation and forced Bai Lu to reshoot the costume drama.

The movie "Perfect Days" that is currently being filmed is Bai Lu's last chance after the bet with the company, and it is also Bai Lu's last chance.

If he fails to transform and prove himself, Bai Lu will only be able to continue filming costume dramas. Both his popularity and influence will be greatly reduced in the future, not to mention winning awards.

Transformation
Break away from your old image and embrace a brand new self...

Thinking of this, Zhang Wen suddenly had the answer in his mind.

"How about taking the theme of rebirth from the cocoon, breaking through the cage that restricts her, and becoming a brand new Bai Lu?" Zhang Wen asked excitedly.

He looked at the photographer and then at Bai Lu, seeking their opinions.

After hearing this, Bai Lu couldn't help but feel a shock all over her body. Just hearing these words gave her an exciting feeling, and her whole body was filled with strength.

Looking at the man who understood her so well, Bai Lu's heart melted completely, and her eyes were filled with ripples.

The other person brings her not only physical pleasure, but also spiritual companionship and mental resonance.

At this moment, she completely fell.

"Breaking out of the cocoon and being reborn..."

Guo Yan thought about it carefully, and his eyes gradually lit up.

This theme is great. It not only symbolizes Bailu's transformation and rebirth after experiencing hardships, but also contains profound philosophy of life and a positive attitude towards life, and is full of positive energy.

Of course, this is also a great test for him as a photographer.

After all, there is only one picture on the cover. How to express such profound content in one photo not only tests his skills, but also his ideas.

"Mr. Zhang, I think your idea is very good." Guo Yan's face finally showed an expression. He was no longer as indifferent as before, but excited instead.

A good idea can bring endless inspiration and creative sparks to a photographer.

Think about the theme of 'rebirth from the cocoon' and then think about the 'classic' he had thought of before, there is simply no comparison.

He came here with the idea of capturing the characteristics of the characters, while Mr. Zhang wanted to connect people with life. This is probably the difference in their realm.

"That's all I'm saying, to give you a reference." Zhang Wen looked at the photographer and said, "As for how to shoot it and how to take it better, it depends on you. You are a professional."

Guo Yan nodded and said solemnly, "I'll think about it seriously. By the way, since we can't shoot tonight anyway, why don't we sit down and discuss the theme of 'Breaking Out of the Cocoon and Rebirth'?"

There was a glint of surprise in the eyes of the team members standing at the back. In the past, when Teacher Guo took photos for people, although he would communicate with the target, most of the time he would think on his own. Today he actually asked others to discuss together. Could it be that the sun rose from the west this morning?

They have been in Teacher Guo’s photography studio for four or five years, but this is the first time they have seen Teacher Guo so interested in taking photos with others. Is he dazzled?
Several people looked at each other and finally came to a conclusion: they were not dazzled.

"Okay, this is a good opportunity for me to learn from Teacher Guo." Zhang Wen said after hearing this.

"Mr. Zhang, you are too modest. I would like to ask you more questions." Guo Yan said modestly.

No matter how arrogant a person is, if they encounter someone who feels more powerful than themselves, they will re-evaluate their attitudes and behaviors.

with no exceptions.

"Crack!"

The office door was pushed open and Fang Meihua walked in from outside. When she saw the harmonious atmosphere in the room, she was stunned.

She has worked with Guo Yan for many years. In the past, even when he took photos of the best actress and best actress, he always had a blank expression on his face. What happened today?
Not pretending to be cool anymore?

Did I just miss something?
"Can we take pictures now?" Fang Meihua asked.

"Editor-in-Chief Fang, we are not filming tonight. Can we borrow your conference room? We want to discuss the topic." Guo Yan said.

"what?"

Fang Meihua was stunned and began to doubt her ears, wondering if she had heard it wrong.

Isn't it always the photographer who decides the subject matter? When is a meeting necessary to discuss it?

Also, wasn't Guo Yan just embarrassed? Why did his attitude become better?
Did the other person drink alcohol during dinner?

But since the other party had already proposed it, she couldn't refuse, so she said, "No problem, I'll take you to the conference room and discuss the shooting theme."

"Editor-in-Chief Fang, we have already decided on a theme. Now we are discussing what to shoot," Guo Yan explained.

"A theme? What theme?" Fang Meihua was confused. She had just gone out to answer a phone call, and a new theme had already been decided? This was too fast!

"Breaking out of the cocoon and being reborn, that's what Mr. Zhang came up with."

"Rebirth from the cocoon?"

Fang Meihua looked at the person in surprise. It was unexpected that someone could come up with such a topic. No wonder Guo Yan had such a good attitude. It seemed that he was convinced.

Well, it seems that Mr. Yang’s younger brother is not only good at saying nice things, but also has a lot of things in his head. No wonder Mr. Yang keeps praising him.

In terms of financial resources, she has Mr. Yang as her backer, and in terms of career, she has her boyfriend to give her advice. It will be difficult for Bai Lu not to become famous in the future.

Did this kid save the galaxy in his previous life?

Should I invest in Bai Lu?
……

(End of this chapter)