[Ye Shunguang Cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero's Wooden Window and Red Eye Makeup Look: Capturing Quiet Composure

Putting on Ye Shunguang's outfit and standing in front of this dark wooden lattice window, everything was ready. From the brown messy wig to the red collar around the neck, every little element of the styling required gradual fine-tuning to achieve the most ideal character restoration in mind.

This wig has ample layering and volume with subtle curls at the ends. During styling, stray hair needs to fall naturally across the forehead and sides of cheeks to maintain a dynamic, wind-blown feel. The white headband on top looks simple at first glance, but constantly requires angle adjustments during fixing so as not to mess up the hair flow while keeping it slightly raised. After wearing the red contact lenses, one's gaze indeed looks more focused, complemented by faint red eyeshadow smudged around the eyes as part of the Red eye makeup look, adding a touch of gentleness and casualness to the overall gaze.

During the shoot, I tried clasping my hands in front of my chest or lightly pinching the edges of my sleeve covers, attempting to convey Ye Shunguang's unique sense of composure through these subtle body languages. Photographer Shaobing was extremely patient with framing and light/shadow capture. Using this Traditional Chinese wooden window frame as a backdrop, the dark solid wood material created a soft contrast with the white wall behind, giving the image a strong sense of depth. Sunlight trickled through the gaps in the wood grain, falling right onto my face and shoulders to create a very gentle atmosphere.

Speaking of this costume's design, the white top's ruffled neckline and detached sleeve covers test the tailoring pattern significantly; luckily, the fabric and cut were very structured this time without looking flimsy. The red choker on the neck is a major visual highlight—that gold heart-shaped pendant has a satisfying weight, paired with hanging thin red cords to make the upper body look layered without feeling cluttered. The red skirt below is very eye-catching, featuring a giant red bowtie in front decorated with vertical stripes outlined in gold thread, which, combined with the black belt around the waist, achieves a great waist-cinching effect. The brown fur tail in the back also makes the side profile look livelier. The white-and-green beaded bracelet on my wrist serves as a delicate little accent in the overall ensemble.

During this shoot, we tried several different standing positions and angles. I noticed that light/shadow shaping has a massive impact on atmosphere, so I tried my best to coordinate with the photographer in adjusting my body's angle toward the light, capturing momentary actions amidst intertwined light and shadow. The lattice texture of the wooden door and window forms a wonderful color echo with this red-and-white outfit. I feel giving the image a narrative quality is crucial—it's not just about recreating the character's appearance, but portraying a state of integrating into the environment.

During post-processing, I specifically asked the retoucher to retain a certain wood grain texture rather than making colors overly vivid, instead slightly lowering highlights to tilt the overall color tone toward warm yellow-brown hues, better matching the primitive charm of the Traditional Chinese wooden window and doors. In terms of details, we boosted the saturation of the Red eye makeup look slightly to make it stand out more as a visual focal point. I always believe that great cosplay photography isn't just frozen frames, but a genuine record of emotions and states during that period of time. Although one must pay attention to windproofing, adjusting bangs, and managing expressions during shooting—where every seemingly casual movement actually keeps a string pulled tight—when seeing the final photos, that sense of satisfaction in bringing a 2D character into reality is the best reward for all preparation. I also hope this sharing allows everyone who sees it to feel this quietness and charm belonging to Ye Shunguang.