In the story of Moonbow, photo design is not only a visual element in the scene, but also the emotional core throughout the work. These key moments of photos symbolize the emotional journey between Ellie and Mei Lin, and also become the key clues of the story, revealing Ellie’s struggle with family, love and identity.
Photo 1: First meeting – the joy of traveling together
The first photo shows Ellie and Mei Lin meeting for the first time, and the image of them traveling together marks the beginning of their relationship. This photo is full of joy and freedom, and the background may be a vibrant natural scenery, bright colors and full of warm light. Through this photo, I want to convey the feeling of freedom and unfetteredness that Ellie feels for the first time, which is something she has never experienced in a traditional family environment. The travel scene symbolizes exploration and discovery, and also implies that Ellie has found her true self in this new relationship.
Photo 2: In Love – Sweet Kiss Photo
The second photo captures Ellie and Mei Lin kissing, a significant turning point in their relationship. The two are seen hugging each other, with the background likely dyed red by the sunset, symbolizing the passion and beauty of their relationship. The tones of this photo are softer and warmer, as if surrounded by candy-colored clouds, further highlighting the sweetness and tenderness of the dessert theme. This moment symbolizes Ellie’s complete commitment to the relationship and her confirmation of love and self-identity.
Photo 3: Family Obstacles – Mother’s Opposition
The third photo shows Ellie’s mother trying to pull her away from Mei Lin. The visual design of this photo is in sharp contrast to the previous two. The background becomes more severe and the colors are heavier, full of contradictions and struggles. The mother’s serious face seems to symbolize the power of tradition, and this scene uses black and white visual effects to reflect the huge pressure exerted by the family. This photo is the core of the conflict in the whole story, revealing Ellie’s painful struggle between pursuing personal happiness and family expectations.
Photo 4: The truth of a marriage of convenience – the groom’s homosexuality
In this photo, the groom, Xiao Zhang, is kissing another male character. The picture is full of conflicting tension, with a burning building and a cracked sky in the background, symbolizing the collapse of lies and the exposure of secrets. The groom’s expression is complex, with both struggle and relief, while Ellie next to him looks shocked and confused. While facing this marriage of convenience, she also discovered Xiao Zhang’s hidden secrets. This moment made her realize that they were both playing roles that did not match their hearts.
The visual design of this photo is very important because it reveals Xiao Zhang’s true self deep inside, and it also further promotes Ellie’s awakening journey. Through this discovery, Ellie began to realize that not only was she forced by her family and society to marry against her true identity, but even her “groom” was also bound by expectations that did not belong to them.
The burning scene in the background symbolizes the collapse of all disguises, and the truth of emotions is finally revealed, and the hug and kiss between the two represents the liberation of bravely facing themselves. For Ellie, this moment not only allowed her to see Xiao Zhang’s true identity, but also reflected her own struggles and pain that she had been hiding.
I hope that through the design of this photo, players can feel the struggles of each character under identity and social pressure, as well as the emotional impact and decisive choices it brings to them.
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