[Yae Miko Cosplay] On-Site Cosplay Photo Sharing of the Lady Guuji at Firefly ACG Expo for Genshin Impact

At this Firefly ACG Expo, I finally cosplayed Yae Miko in this outfit, snatching a few sets of location shots with photographer Mo Qiufeng before the event ended. Honestly, trying Yae Miko cosplay for the first time required a lot of time to break in, from makeup styling to outfit texture. In particular, the fox ears were custom-made with materials that attach securely without tugging on the wig, and the upward tilt angle was adjusted repeatedly to achieve the natural, lively look shown in the photos. This outfit has a wealth of design details—the high collar, sleeveless top paired with detached wide flowing sleeves creates rich layers in the red and white fabric as I spin under the central hall lights.

The lighting at convention venues can actually be quite unforgiving—the circular spotlights at the top of the hall easily create harsh highlight spots on camera, making it easy for beginners who struggle with lighting to end up with ruined shots. However, Mo Qiufeng's handling of lighting angles was extremely professional; he intentionally used the overhead hall lighting to create rim light, combined with subtle fill light from an on-camera flash. This preserved the realistic atmosphere of the background venue while highlighting the fox tail and the subtle woven patterns on the fabric. The Kagura Suzu prop is also the soul of the whole look; the wooden handle feels great to hold, and with the shide paper streamers swaying in the wind, it naturally adds a sense of storytelling to the poses.

I deliberately chose an open space in the center of the hall to avoid cluttered booths and crowds in the background. The first dynamic jumping photo actually took several tries; to have both the skirt hem and props float in mid-air while keeping my expression intact, I had to find a very solid balance center. But the shot I'm most satisfied with is actually the standing close-up with a finger resting under my chin. The expression captured the character's confident yet sly aura perfectly, and my legs looked quite elongated thanks to the high-slit short skirt tailoring.

After standing all day in these geta platform shoes, I deeply felt that cosplaying this outfit is by no means as effortless as it looks on the surface. Although the soles were thickened to suit convention floors, prolonged standing and frequent pose adjustments put heavy demands on ankle support. Coupled with those two long red-and-white ribbons trailing on the floor, I had to constantly watch my step during every pose. Between shoots, I rested against nearby booths, taking care not to wrinkle my wig or outfit.

The experience at Firefly ACG Expo was fantastic. Beyond this Cosplay photo sharing set, I exchanged telephoto shots with many passing players, everyone being incredibly friendly. Many attendees recognized the Lady Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine in Genshin Impact, and even thoughtfully helped hold my props while taking photos together. This atmosphere of offline gatherings is incomparable to shooting photos at home. This set of work freezes my understanding of Yae Miko—her effortless, elegant vitality found resonance in these photos. I hope to have more opportunities to bring this outfit to beautiful offline settings in the future and capture even more interesting content.