[Kafka cosplay] The elegant hunter in Honkai: Star Rail

For this set of photos, the most effort actually went into grasping the makeup and expressions rather than the clothes. Kafka's calm yet slightly dangerous temperament needs to be supported by the lines of the eye makeup and the subtle curvature of the corners of the mouth. I specially elongated the reddish-brown eyeshadow at the outer corners of the eyes, paired with a cold-toned foundation to give the skin more of that non-human fair fairness. The hair color of the wig also underwent a three-layer gradient—purplish at the top and slightly dark red at the ends—so that the layering is more distinct under the lighting. The leather material of the outfit is relatively stiff, which limited the range of motion after putting it on, but to maintain the flowing sense of the coat's hem, the standing postures and the angle of the wind machine were repeatedly adjusted during the shoot. The silk thread props in hand were composited during post-processing, but the hand's gripping and tension movements had to find the right position in advance, otherwise it wouldn't connect well later. This time, I specially recorded a detailed makeup tutorial, breaking down the blending range of the eyeshadow, how to apply the lower eyelashes, and the layering steps for the lip color, hoping to help friends who like this character. In fact, every time I shoot such a cold and aloof character, the hardest part is getting myself to relax in front of the lens and act out that ease of 'having everything under control.' I hope these photos allow everyone to see my understanding of this character, and I will be releasing more individual-focused content in different styles later.