[Albion cosplay] Azur Lane Qipao cosplay Firefly ACG Expo photo return

This time, I'm bringing Albion's Qipao cosplay from Azur Lane, which is also a styling specially prepared for the convention. Ever since I got the clothes, I've been thinking about how to match them to restore that texture of being both elegant and slightly lazy. First, let's talk about the hairstyle: the silver-blue long straight hair was trimmed with blunt bangs, and pointed long elf ears were worn. The makeup focus was placed on the blue-pink eyeshadow blending, matched with blue contact lenses, making the gaze look more spirited.

The main body of the costume is a white lace Qipao, with a material that has a certain glossy feel. Pink roses are decorated on the chest, and the skirt hem has an irregular cut with a high side slit. To increase the overall layering, a layer of semi-transparent white tulle was draped outside, with lace trims sewn along the edges, trailing behind with a light and flowing feel. A white stand-collar choker was worn on the neck, hanging a small golden tassel. The golden butterfly wing hair accessory on the head is also a small highlight, which will sparkle under the night view fill light.

Holding a Chinese-style round fan in hand, the pink flowers on the fan surface echo the roses on the clothes. To shoot the best results, in the night scene area of the Firefly ACG Expo, we found a relatively dark background to set off the character. Night photography is actually quite a test because the light is weak, requiring a constant-light lamp for fill light, and to showcase the leg lines and the details of the white lace garter stockings, many actions had to be stretched as much as possible. For example, when kneeling on the white plush cushion, you need to pay attention to the angle of the thighs and calves, as well as the stress point of the knees, which must look good without exposing anything. When standing, you need to control the fluttering direction of the tulle cape, making it look natural in the lens.

This time I wore white semi-transparent long stockings and high-heeled platform shoes, walking back and forth and posing on the asphalt road surface, and the pressure on the ankles was still quite heavy. But seeing the effect of the intertwined light and shadow in the lens, I feel all the effort is totally worth it. The character Albion herself carries a very unique charm, and the setting of this Qipao also allowed me to experience a style different from the past.

There are many passersby at the convention, and everyone was very cooperative during the shoot. On-site, I also tried my best to adjust angles according to the photographer's requests, ensuring that every photo showcases the characteristics of the costume. From the daytime convention photos to the nighttime views, although the entire process was exhausting, the quality of the finished photos makes me very satisfied. This is not only a presentation of the character, but also a new attempt of my own on the path of cosplay.