[Tokai Teio cosplay] Umamusume: Pretty Derby Straight-out-of-Camera Convention Photos, 100% Full of Energy

This set of Tokai Teio cosplay Convention photos was exported straight on the day of the shoot using a beauty cam without any detailed post-retouching, giving it a very crisp and refreshing look. The shoot took place in the venue aisle with exposed pipes and spotlights above; despite the harsh overhead lighting, the beauty cam neutralized the shadows well, making the skin look clear and luminous. McQueen helped handle the camera to grab candid snapshots with very steady framing—especially the second full-body shot, which captured my movement lifting a leg and waving, where the knee-high boots paired with the pleated skirt nicely accentuated the leg lines.

Completing the shoot smoothly was quite a feat because the outfit and wig styling were a bit cumbersome on-site. The reddish-brown wig with white bangs plus the pair of long horse ears had noticeable weight, so turning or lowering my head while navigating the crowd required staying steady. The outfit consists mainly of a blue-and-white uniform, a pink neck bow, a gold-tasseled epaulet on the left shoulder, and blue-and-gold patterned cuffs. The tailoring is fairly fitted with a well-cinched waist, and the pleated skirt feels very lightweight while walking, making twirling on set very effortless.

For makeup, I wore blue contact lenses paired with slightly heavier eye makeup so the colors would stand out in front of the lens. The beauty camera was truly convenient—no need for time-consuming edits, as subtle blemishes were smoothed out, and the eye contours were naturally enlarged and clarified. However, how it looks on camera depends heavily on the state and body language of the day, so many photos feature reaching out or gesturing toward the lens—such as the first snapshot reaching forward, and the third close-up poking my cheek, all captured while exploring expressions in real-time.

The lighting in the venue was quite mixed, and the poster wall behind was brightly colored with massive character illustrations, but fortunately, the main subject was centered and unaffected by the background clutter. Right after shooting, I reviewed the unedited shots on my phone and selected a few with the most natural expressions and movements, skipping any adjustments to background clutter or lighting. Compared to the rigid, angle-seeking atmosphere of studio shoots, I prefer the authentic 2D vibe of live Convention photos—it's more liberating without excessive posed rigidity. The passionate atmosphere of the venue truly lifted my mood, and the state captured in these photos embodies the spirit of casually playing while shooting, keeping both poses and expressions natural.