[Keqing cosplay] Winning the 50/50, Serving Up a Portion of Electro "Beef Offal"!

When I got this costume, my first thought was that the skirt layering was much more complex than expected. The outer purple printed panels combined with the inner white lace underskirt give a wonderful drape and sway when walking, especially during sword-swinging moves where the fluttering skirt creates strong dynamic tension. The wig features a silver-purple gradient; the bangs were trimmed quite thick, but to accurately reproduce the sideburns near the ears, I made a few fine adjustments myself so the wig pieces wouldn't look too heavy against my face. The plush animal ears and gold flower hair ornaments on top are fixed, but that little pointed crest ornament is actually clipped on with a hairpin in the back, so you have to mind the angle during shooting or it easily tilts crooked.

Mirror selfies truly test your control over lighting and angles—since the phone obscures part of the face, you have to rely entirely on body posture to convey the character's temperament. In the first close-up, I was quite satisfied with the expression in my eyes; I chose non-prescription contacts in a purplish-red tone, which brightened my overall complexion alongside my lip color. In the full-body shots, however, I specifically picked two sword-raising poses because the sword was the key focal prop—it has a reflective silver surface with rich pattern details on the hilt. You can't hold it too stiffly; you must simulate the crisp, swift feel of unsheathing a blade. The purple tassel pendant on the skirt is a finishing touch, but it's also a small piece that easily flies around, so it needs to be straightened out before shooting.

As for the patterns on the black tights, this is a very special detail in the entire look—it's not plain solid color, but traced with dark purple symmetrical geometric patterns, paired with the gold accents on the toes of the purple low heels so the feet don't look too plain visually. When shooting full-body shots, I deliberately extended my legs straight, using reflections off the wooden floor to lengthen visual lines, while maintaining an upright posture with a straight back to properly support the halter top's off-the-shoulder design. Pay attention to sleeve handling: the left sleeve is a detached, wide butterfly sleeve that sways with movement, so during shooting I intentionally flicked my hair and sleeve to create a fleeting moment of turning mid-combat.

The color scheme of this outfit really tests post-production color grading: under natural light against white walls and wooden floors, the purple easily turns greyish. Thus, I slightly pressed down highlights to make the purple more saturated while maintaining the transparency of the silver-white hair. The angle of the prop sword was also meticulously planned; I tried both raising it overhead and pointing it diagonally at the ground. The overhead pose looks more upright and striking, while the ground-pointing pose carries a relaxed readiness to strike. Essentially, Roleplay for this character requires a balance of "swift and decisive action without losing elegance"—so your eyes can't look too aggressive, but movements must be crisp. I didn't rush during preparation this time; the wig went through two rounds of curling at the ends, and the clothes were ironed smooth beforehand, so I'm quite satisfied with the final outcome. Although I took many mirror selfies holding the sword, these four selected shots cover the different aspects I wanted: close-ups for expression, full-body for overall look, and dynamic poses for atmosphere. If there's a chance for a location shoot later, shooting in a richer environment—like under eaves or near a bamboo forest—would definitely feel much more vivid than a plain white background in Anime-style photography.