[Hu Tao cosplay] Capturing a mischievous Director at the convention site

Cosplaying Hu Tao this time at the CICF convention, I put a lot of effort into the makeup and styling. To restore Hu Tao's signature red eyes and eye makeup, the eyeshadow was deliberately chosen in a reddish color scheme for blending, which, coupled with red contact lenses, brought out the playfulness in the overall gaze. The base makeup was done quite translucently; because the temperature at the convention site was not low, and wearing a long-sleeved jacket made it very easy to sweat, I used a lot of setting spray. The hair is pure black long straight with dark red gradient highlights. To keep the hairstyle neat, the hair ends were given some slight layering treatment, so when walking or posing, the flying hair strands would have more motion. The nails were also specially painted pure black; details cannot be sloppy.
In terms of clothing, the material of the outfit worn this time is a brown fabric with a slight velvet feel, giving off a strong retro vibe. The mandarin collar red inner layer and frog button design are quite accurate to the original. The talisman wooden plaque on the hat and the floral tassel accessories beside it stayed quite stable on the head; as long as it wasn't a huge movement, they basically wouldn't fall off. The only thing to watch out for was the swallow-tail jacket; the long hem in the back was very easy to be stepped on, so I had to constantly pay attention to the position of the hem when posing. Mid-calf white socks paired with red straps and black platform small leather shoes not only provide color contrast, but the platform shoes also offered great support when walking and posing in a single-leg standing posture, without feeling tired.
To match Hu Tao's eccentric and quirky personality, a lot of thought went into the action design. For example, poses like lifting one leg and arranging both hands into little claws or spell-casting postures can wonderfully showcase the character's liveliness. The lighting at the convention site was quite complex, with many areas quite dim, so the photographer's lighting setup was particularly important. Several pictures utilized flashes or main light sources to peel the character away from the dark background, making the texture look very good. White socks paired with red borders and black platform shoes strongly stretch the leg lines when raising one leg, providing a strong visual impact. To capture these dynamic moments, I tried my best to keep my muscles tense so I could quickly react and perform various stretching movements.
The site was actually quite noisy, with many passersby around. Being able to capture natural expressions and movements in such an environment really tests the cooperation between the photographer and the model. Several dynamic candid shots captured the fluttering sense of the clothing hem and long hair very well, looking full of tension. For the sitting shots, a white plush carpet was specially laid down, mainly to form a contrast with the dark clothes and make the frame brighter. Actually, props like a green scroll were prepared, but by comparison, these photos showcasing posture and actions were more eye-catching. The green tube prop was originally intended for a spell-casting action, but in actual shooting, single-leg standing and stretching postures produced better results. While posing, attention also had to be paid to expression management; Hu Tao's smile needed to carry a bit of slyness rather than being too stiff. The overall experience of cosplaying Hu Tao at this convention was fantastic, the atmosphere on-site was great, and I met an awesome photographer with whom we cooperated very tacitly.