[Yu Linglong cosplay] NARAKA: BLADEPOINT: Ink Voyage Yu Linglong - Zombie Outfit Styling

Today, I shot the Ink Voyage Yu Linglong - Zombie Outfit for Yu Linglong cosplay from NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. To perfectly match this concept, I deliberately chose a bold red backdrop paired with hanging yellow talisman paper charms. High-contrast red and blue is actually quite challenging for studio lighting; if the light angle is even slightly off, the blue easily looks muddy and black, so we spent considerable time adjusting the lights on set. The costume itself is packed with intricate details: from the main blue qipao body and gold frog buttons to the pearl necklace and semi-sheer tulle cuffs. The tailored fit of this outfit hugs the silhouette tightly, with side and back cutouts accentuating body curves completely. For the lower half, I wore patterned black thigh-high Stockings paired with blue stilettos. In particular, the long golden nail guards on my hands made handling props and moving quite tricky, but to capture the sharp, menacing aura of a hopping zombie (jiangshi), I constantly worked to find the right angles before the lens. Photo 1 shows a spellcasting stance with both arms reaching forward, Photo 2 is a profile shot with one leg lifted to display the full body, and Photo 3 features a kneeling pose looking upward—all meant to convey an aura of mysterious, dangerous allure.

Performing these poses in stilettos was honestly exhausting, especially while keeping my balance steady, but seeing the results made it worthwhile. In designing the poses, I incorporated the character's traits, keeping my fingers and posture in a taut, poised tension. The crimson background and yellow talisman papers built an incredible atmosphere. During the shoot, keeping the talisman papers from obscuring my face took quite a bit of fiddling as well. I'm personally very satisfied with the final delivery—the costume's rich textures and the chromatic tension of the composition met every expectation.

The craftsmanship of this outfit truly stands up to scrutiny—from fabric textures to metallic jewelry reflections, everything radiates quality. For makeup, I deliberately chose yellow colored contacts, which combined with the eye makeup to produce an eerie heterochromatic flair. The wig was layered and styled, topped with a blue cap and red tassels, giving the overall silhouette distinct three-dimensional definition. When shooting this set, to capture that brief balanced moment of standing on one leg, I had to place support underneath just to steady myself, so that photo took a great deal of effort behind the scenes. The kneeling shot was similar—holding an arched-neck gaze upward for long stretches left my neck aching. Yet all of this was done in service of the visual art. On set, alongside the talismans, we fine-tuned prop placements to keep the frame tidy and uncluttered. A pure crimson backdrop can easily cause edges to blur together, so rim lighting was used to sharply carve out the figure's silhouette. The design of this Ink Voyage outfit harmonizes classical elements with modern tailoring, making it exceptionally distinctive. I hope this set conveys the unique, mesmerizing charm inherent to the character's concept.