[Aurora cosplay] Arknights Xi'an Dreamland Comic Convention convention photos

The convention photos from this Xi'an Dreamland Comic Convention are finally out, and this Arknights Aurora cosplay outfit is truly challenging. From makeup and styling to clothing details, and then to action design, a lot of thought went into the whole process.
Let's talk about the texture of this outfit first. Aurora's clothing belongs to a typical functional style, with many zippers, straps, and patchwork designs. The most special part is the transparent plastic decoration at the waist, which is very eye-catching, but also relatively time-consuming to wear, requiring careful position adjustment to show the best effect. And those two fluffy white animal ears, matched with a white wig, make the character look both futuristic and a bit cute. I paid special attention to the cleanliness of the makeup; the blue contact lenses and light pink blush matched together, making the overall look very much like a 2D anime character.
The venue on the day of the shoot was very large, with a metal grid structure on the top and reflective ground. This industrial-style scene happened to fit Aurora's clothing setting. To take good pictures, I prepared a black tactical storage box as a prop. This box is not only large in volume, but also not light in weight. When shooting the jumping action in picture 1, I grabbed the box shoulder strap with one hand, spread the other hand to make a scratching posture, and had to ensure body balance while airborne. Photographer Mo Laotou captured it very accurately, and the low-angle upward shot showcased both the tension of the movement and the lines of the clothing.
Pictures 2 and 3 are static displays. Picture 3 specially took a half-body close-up, utilizing the depth of field effect to blur the background. This photo set mainly wants to highlight Aurora's temperament that carries a cold elegance yet contains explosive power. During the shooting process, I tried to keep my body stretched, especially the waistline, which, combined with the transparent belt design, can visually form a unique cutting sense.
The convention site was actually very noisy, with a lot of people walking back and forth, so finding an open framing position required some patience. Participating in the convention as a guest, I'm really happy to be recorded in these moments by excellent photographers. I particularly like the cold blue tone in this set of photos, without excessive skin smoothing, preserving the material texture of the clothing and the on-site lighting effect.
In terms of action performance, I tried to add some details matching the character's settings, such as the curvature of bent fingers and the sharpness of the gaze. Although the weather outside and the temperature of the venue were a bit demanding, seeing the finished photos made everything feel worth it. I hope to have the opportunity to try more functional style characters of different styles in the future.