[Yao cosplay] The Forest Fawn of Honor of Kings, Transforming into a Nature Elf at the Comic Con Today

Putting together this Yao look took quite a bit of thought from the initial makeup test to the final photos. Especially for the antlers and fluffy ears on the headpiece, to restore that vivid charm, I intentionally adjusted the wig's fluffiness and the direction of the hair strands. Paired with a light pink gradient, I hoped to present the weightless temperament of a forest fawn. The blue leaves and wound vine details on the staff were also tied on piece by piece by myself. Coupled with the translucent shawl, it creates a wonderful light-transmitting effect under the stage lights.

During the shoot, the photographer @蒲牢411 was excellent at catching angles, intentionally using highlights to illuminate the fluffy edges, making me look like I was practically glowing. The faint blue glowing deer in the first photo was actually added in post-production, which perfectly echoes Yao's passive skill effect. Many friends who saw it said it really captures that forest atmosphere from inside the game.

Actually, the challenge of convention photos lies in the cluttered backgrounds, but this time we chose the stage area. The clean black background combined with the hard light from the flash creates a strong sense of three-dimensionality, which ironically gives the character more of a manga feel. Equipment-wise, a Canon camera paired with a 50mm prime lens yielded very sharp photos, preserving authentic details of both hair and skin texture.

These past few days, I've gradually received private messages from fellow hobbyists asking for purchase links to the wig and props. In truth, I modified them all myself bit by bit; doing cosplay is all about enjoying the process of crafting and creating. Although walking around all day in this outfit was exhausting, every time I was called "Yao-mei," I felt it was completely worth it in this wonderful display of 2D passion.