[Da Qiao cosplay] Honor of Kings March Studio Shoot, Flowing Chiffon and Light & Shadow Frozen in Time

March studio shoot record—the final results of this Da Qiao look definitely exceeded expectations. The solid pink background is highly accommodating to the costume's colors. To highlight the layers of the orange-red gradient chiffon, we repeatedly adjusted the lighting angles on set. The most time-consuming parts of this costume were the metallic border of the cyan gem on the chest and the multi-layered light tulle, which needed to be not only lightweight but also have a sense of fluidity. The length of the skirt hem and the sense of balance when standing barefoot on high heels really tested my on-site performance. Fortunately, the photographer on set was amazing, and the shooting rhythm was just right.

Regarding the makeup, to fit the character's agile vibe, the eye makeup was specially done with a dewy, smudged effect to make the eyes look more spirited. The wig features Da Qiao's classic hairstyle, and that iconic top curl is truly the soul of it. The moment I put on the wig, I felt my state immediately switch.

As for the shooting poses, I tried three main body languages in the pictures: the first is standing while holding the staff, trying to be as upright and elegant as possible; the second captures a dynamic moment of standing on one leg, where the skirt fluttering in the wind was caught very naturally; the third chooses a sitting pose to let the hem spread out, showcasing Da Qiao's gentle and introverted side. Although we can usually take photos at conventions (like the IJOY Anime & Game Festival), a studio shoot truly maximizes the costume's details and the texture of light and shadow. The tassels and spherical decorations on the prop staff are quite heavy, and raising it with one hand definitely required some wrist strength, but that's how you get that sense of majesty in the shot.

During the shoot, I was quite worried about losing my balance in these platform high-heeled sandals, but looking at the actual photos, the red ankle straps and transparent heels combined surprisingly well, making my leg lines look very long on the pink floor. The red string tassels hanging from the prop staff also swayed with movement, adding a dynamic visual beauty. The most challenging part of this kind of studio shoot is actually physical stamina since poses need constant adjustment, but the photographer quickly captured the most beautiful moments, making it an incredibly seamless and 'fully automatic' experience.

Looking through the negatives, I felt the color combination this time was highly successful. The orange-red, cyan, and pink-white background formed a visual contrast of cool and warm tones without being overly distracting. From seeing the original character design concept art to finally bringing this costume to life, it actually took quite some time to fine-tune the details. Especially with those ribbons, keeping them draping elegantly instead of turning into a messy clump while standing or sitting required high standards for material selection and organization during the shoot. The solid-color studio set up by the photographer effectively avoided any background distractions, allowing the audience to focus on the costume itself.

As a veteran player who has done many Chinese-style and ancient-style looks, Da Qiao's character design has always been very popular. Being able to restore the essence of this character brings a huge sense of accomplishment. This March studio shoot is probably my highest-quality set of photos recently; everyone on set was deeply invested and truly enjoyed the shooting process.