Richard as Jane
Richard as Belle
And you won't believe that behind these pretty Disney faces is a man named Richard Schaefer from Orange County, California.
In his Instagram account, he shares his fun and magical adventures, dressing up as a Disney princess, boasts an impressive collection of 40 costumes and 30 wigs which help him morph into his favourite female characters including Jasmine from Aladdin and Snow White.
The natural brunette wears a steel-boned corset and chest padding to achieve an hourglass silhouette and he's learned how to professionally apply make-up to achieve the perfect doe-eyed look.
Richard Schaefer, a handsome dude behind Disney princesses
He spends 2-hours transforming into your favorite magical princess.
Currently taking up fashion designing, Richard describes himself as a "Disney addict" adding that "Ariel is kinda my life."
He is currently single (girls line-up now) also creates his own costumes.
Richard as Ariel
Richard as Cinderella
He has been cosplaying as Disney princesses for four years and loves nothing more than getting dressed up and showing off his transformations to fellow fairytale fans.
The Californian regularly attends comic conventions with friends dressed as one of his princess alter egos.
Last year he went to his biggest convention yet run by the Official Disney Fan Club.
'I absolutely loved it, and I loved being around other fans in cosplay,' he said.
Richard as Queen Elsa and sister Anna
Richard as Snow White
Richard as Giselle from Enchanted
Richard as Megara from Hercules
Richard as Pocahontas
Richard as Rapunzel
He added: 'Being a princess definitely helped me to become a more confident person.
'Not only do I feel beautiful as a princess but I feel even more beautiful when I'm just myself, the ball gown is just an added bonus.'
'I often receive rude comments but I'm quick to shut them down by turning their comment into a joke.
'I'm sure of myself and who I am, so I never take someone else's opinion to heart.'
young Richard with his favorite Ariel doll.
Follow his transformation on Instagram.
Omg this is super awesome!! Such a great talent because we are talking about a quality. Never seen a transformation like this... WOW
ReplyDeleteYeah he's so good, even I myself thought he is she :)
DeleteShe is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAll costumes suit her so well. I love her big expressive eyes.
Yeah very talented dude :)
DeleteOh wow, this is incredible. He looks really great as these Disney figures. What a talent! My favorites here are Pocahontas, Cinderella and Ariel!
ReplyDeleteI actually so jealous of his makeup skills, OMG!
DeleteWow, and omg, so beautiful the photos are stunning! Would never have guessed it was a dude :)
ReplyDeleteYeah even I myself can't believe it.. He got a serious talent!
DeleteOh wow what dedication to being a princess!! Taking 2 hours at a time to create the transformation. He's very talented. My favourites are slow white and ariel! Ree love30
ReplyDeleteYeah, and we could use his talent to earn for his tuition fees! I love this dude!
DeleteShe really is pretty!
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