[Yao cosplay] The Deer spirit girl from Honor of Kings: The Forest Light and Shadows Are Truly Stunning

This time, I'm bringing you the official Yao cosplay from Honor of Kings. In fact, the materials shot that day went far beyond just these nine photos. To find a scene that fits the Deer spirit girl setting, we scouted several parks in advance and finally settled on a place with a giant banyan tree and a pink-purple sea of flowers, because it has both the depth of a Fantasy Forest and a dreamy atmosphere. The weather was great on the day of the shoot, but it also meant high outdoor temperatures and strong UV rays, which was a huge test for stamina and makeup.

Costumes and props are much more challenging in Outdoor photography than in a studio. The staff itself has some weight, and the fabric of the white cape is quite thin and light, so it flies all over the place with the slightest breeze. To capture the moment the cape billowed out, I had to keep walking and even jogging on the grass, using my body's movements to drive the cape and create that light, dynamic feel. Especially those plush leg warmers—while they look very cute visually, after running around in the wild, they were full of grass seeds and leaves, which was very exhausting to clean. The shoes also easily sank into the soft mud, so every movement required extra care to prevent falling.

In terms of makeup, to match the character's agility, special attention was given to the eye makeup and blush, emphasizing the harmony between facial colors and the natural environment. However, sweating is inevitable in outdoor shoots, so I was constantly touching up my makeup between takes to ensure it remained clean for close-ups. The pink wig stood out beautifully against the green Fantasy Forest background but was also extremely prone to getting tangled in branches or hanging banyan roots. Every time I changed poses, the assistant had to help fix the hair and antler accessories to ensure the look was perfect at all times.

A special thanks to photographer Zhouzhou this time. Although outdoor natural light is beautiful, the dappled light and shadows in the woods are a real test of skill. We were constantly looking for the right angles, such as letting the sunlight hit from the side and back to form a beautiful rim light, giving the white cape a translucent look. The photo of me sitting on the rock made full use of the light filtering through the leaves to create a serene atmosphere. We also used a wide aperture in the sea of flowers to blur the foreground flowers, creating a natural pink foreground to enhance the depth of the image. For the composition, we tried to utilize the surrounding environment as much as possible, like having a giant tree trunk occupy one side of the frame and the character on the other, creating spatial balance.

In terms of poses, because the character design is relatively light and agile, I tried to keep my body relaxed. When sitting or leaning against a tree trunk, I paid attention to stretching my body lines while holding the staff horizontally or vertically in a natural posture. Eye control is also crucial; I needed to look at the camera with a gentle, curious feeling rather than just posing stiffly. The photo collage in the grid was actually selected from a massive number of negatives, with each picture representing a different light and shadow experiment and movement rhythm. The entire shooting process felt like an immersive picnic in nature. Despite the exhaustion, seeing the natural light and vivid colors in the final photos made all the preparation and hard work feel worthwhile. This set of photos does not have excessive post-processing; it mainly preserves the authentic colors and lighting textures of the scene, hoping to fully convey the character's inherent lively spirit.