[Kurumi Tsuchimikado Cosplay] Photo Shoot Record at Hangzhou AD Anime Convention

On-site at the Hangzhou AD Anime Convention, the very first thing I did upon arriving at the exhibition hall with my Kurumi Tsuchimikado makeup and styling was to start looking for a suitable shooting spot. This time, I put on this classic Imperial Princess design of Kurumi. To get clean shots in the noisy convention environment, I specially coordinated with photographer 95 to enter the venue ahead of schedule for the shoot. The two official photos being shared today are moments chosen from numerous snapshots where my condition was relatively good. Especially in an exhibition hall with such a spacious and high-ceilinged layout, it heavily tests the utilization of the venue and the choice of angles.

The first photo adopts a low-angle upward perspective. This angle actually demands highly strict body control from the model; it requires not only maintaining a natural extension of the legs but also paying special attention to keeping the back and waist erect. The silver-and-red long-handled prop I am holding forms an excellent visual leading line with my body when aligned vertically in the frame, stretching out the vertical spatial depth of the entire image. Combined with the outfit dominated by black, white, and pink tones, along with the fluffy, multi-layered skirt hem, the upward angle perfectly highlights the lower body lines and the rich layers of the skirt.

Regarding the costume, to match the character's overall temperament, the full gear strives to reproduce the feel from the original setting right at the exhibition venue, stretching from the white plush animal ear accessories on top of my head, to the metallic collar around my neck, to the staggered black patterns on the chest, and the asymmetrical guard designs on the arms. As for footwear selection, the bright black high heels combined with a strong sense of leg lines truly present a tall, upright, and three-dimensional styling presence in the pictures. The second posture is a slightly side-facing movement, with my fingers rising in coordination with the motion and the prop tilting accordingly. This slightly livelier body language prevents the frame from becoming overly solemn, perfectly neutralizing the stiffer line elements within the overall styling.

During the shooting process, because we were on-site at the Hangzhou AD Anime Convention, the green exhibition boards in the background, the high-reaching lighting rigs overhead, and the reflection effects on the smooth floor actually all became part of our frame. Photographer 95 is highly skilled at capturing this type of intense environmental reflection for our cosplay photography session. Once the aperture and focal length were calibrated, the background figures and complex structures were moderately blurred, focusing precisely on the character itself. This sense of on-site realism is entirely different from studio shoots; that burst of life and vitality brought by the convention actually peeks through subtly in my gaze and condition, making it a great set for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT fans.

Standing in this spot for the shoot was actually not easy, as I had to repeatedly adjust my center of gravity to ensure the draped effect of the skirt's tulle streamers and the holding angle of the weapon. Before every shutter click, I needed to rearrange my bangs and make sure the animal ear decorations hadn't tilted. In this type of open and bright environment, the makeup needs to be slightly heavier than usual to combat the overhead lights washing out the colors, especially the coordination of the eyeshadow and lip color, which must retain texture even when viewed from a distance.

Although we were in an external environment like a convention, in order not to disturb other visitors touring the hall, we tried our best to select less crowded areas in the corners to conduct our work. Sometimes when a gentle breeze happened to blow the tulle dress, or when the lighting suddenly refracted a reflection off the surface of the prop, the photographer would instantly capture that moment with continuous shooting. The rhythm for yielding shots today was quite good; we shot a few dozen photos in total, and finally selected these two pieces that relatively completely present the character traits while maintaining relaxed, extended movements.

Looking back at these two final photos, the upward shot carries a much stronger visual impact, while the side-facing hand-raising one holds a touch more casual charm. This Imperial Princess styling of Kurumi from NARAKA: BLADEPOINT actually feels quite lightweight on the body, particularly the treatment at the skirt hem, which lacks excessive heavy lining, allowing for relative freedom of movement in a bustling convention environment. Paired with the long black hair, it highlights certain traits of the character to a certain extent. There were actually quite a few friends on-site who wanted to take photos together, but to focus on completing today's shooting plan, I could only politely decline for the moment, waiting until after the convention photos were finalized to slowly interact with everyone outside the venue.

Every time cosplaying at a convention feels like a mini flash performance—stretching from makeup, changing clothes, and styling to coordinating with the photographer to complete the frozen moments, this process itself is full of fun. Today's overall condition is pretty much like this; after shooting, my waist feels a bit sore, but looking at the previews just captured on the screen, I feel all the persistence was entirely worth it. Next, I will likely continue to walk around near the main stage to see if there are other good lightings and environments to utilize, striving to capture a couple more frames with completely different vibes. Let me first simply share these two official photos with highly representative angles; the specific post-production effects will be organized in finer detail once the convention photos team finishes processing.