[Ethereal Traditional Style Cosplay with Pink Hair and Fox Ears: This Fur Shawl Is Seriously So Hard to Wear]

Shooting this set of photos was actually quite a hassle; just putting on this outfit took over an hour. The white fur shawl around the neckline is customized; it was very warm when shooting in winter, but once the studio lights turned on and with no ventilation, it was so hot that I was secretly fanning myself the entire time. However, it really brings out a great effect—the fur volume is plenty, and the texture is soft and smooth, not looking cheap at all. The golden flying-wing decorations on the shoulders are made of metal and are a bit heavy, but they frame the shoulder contours beautifully, making the whole person look more commanding.

The photographer specially set up wooden lattices and that circular moon gate this time, which, combined with a whole wall of purplish-red atmospheric light, formed a strong warm-and-cold contrast with the pure white clothes. To keep the frame from looking too dull, I also brought two warm white standing lanterns with candle-like warm light cores, which happened to provide fill light from the side, making the light and shadow on the face softer. The mirrored platform on the floor was temporarily laid with reflective film; it was super fun when shooting jumping movements since you could see the reflection, but you also had to be careful not to slip.

For hair and makeup, two wig caps were worn under the pink wig, and the fox girl ears on top of my head were secured with iron wires, so I had to control my movements during activities, otherwise they could easily tilt. The eye makeup wasn't drawn too heavily, retaining the bluish-purple pupils. Paired with the pink flower ornaments, the overall vibe aimed for that cool yet sweet feeling. The round fan prop features real embroidery, with just the right weight in hand, and that pink plush ball is actually a small plushie, which is very suitable as a visual focus.

I tried several different poses this time. The one sitting on the platform was actually the most relaxed, because I didn't have to intentionally stiffen my posture; my hands half-closed naturally with fingers slightly spread out, perfectly revealing the tulle at the cuffs. The mid-air jumping shots were captured in two consecutive sequences; the process was indeed a bit tiring, but the final result looked very light and ethereal. Wearing translucent platform sandals with calf straps definitely enhanced the fairy vibe, though the soles became a bit slippery after stepping on them for a long time, and I realized my toes were rubbed red after the shoot.

No overly exaggerated processing was done in post-production; it mainly adjusted the ratio of purple light to white light to let the skin retain its authentic texture without over-smoothing. The ribbons were blown by a blower, and out of dozens of snapshots, only one or two elegant ones were selected. In fact, traditional style cosplay and Xianxia costume attire heavily test details, such as the way the waistband bow is tied, the position of the gold ornaments, and the drape of the sleeves—any slight misalignment makes it look messy. This time, from lighting to movements, the overall rhythm was very smooth, and I am quite happy to have a set of photos like this.