Jumping straight into this shooting experience at Xingman Yinghua Studio: the moment you walk into the studio, you're greeted by a fully realized icy-blue set installation. The entire space is dominated by cool tones, centered around a white wrought-iron swing draped in sheer tulle and ribbon bows. To the right stands a white harp flanked by classical Roman pillars, with the floor layered in a thick white plush carpet, entirely surrounded by faux white and blue florals resembling a secluded, frozen fantasy realm. To honor this Genshin Impact Girl under the moon concept, we experimented extensively with lighting. Photographer Wudao used cool blue ambient light as the dominant tone, accented by localized warm-white spots across my face and handheld props—not only carving out the subject cleanly, but also infusing the scene with an ethereal, dimension-crossing aura.
The chosen outfit was a sheer tulle dress weaving together white and pale blue hues, featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline paired with a crescent moon pendant and metallic accents on the bodice that fit the fantasy aesthetic seamlessly. The wig was a black blunt-bang bob layered with red peekaboo highlights underneath, topped with white winged hair ornaments. To add visual depth to the styling, I wore white crisscross straps along my legs and opted to shoot barefoot. While this Genshin Impact-themed attire relies on semi-sheer tulle that appears delightfully weightless under bright lighting, it can easily look voluminous on camera; I made a conscious effort to angle my body in three-quarter turns or use set props to anchor framing and preserve flattering body proportions.
The shooting process demanded fluid, continuous motion. Because the set elements were abundant, the photographer continuously guided my posture to prevent the frame from feeling cluttered. The first set of movements involved sitting on the swing with hands clasped, relaxing my shoulders and looking downward toward my chest to cultivate a quiet, serene mood. Next, I tried sitting cross-legged on the carpet, cupping a glowing orb with one hand while resting the other naturally in front. That luminous orb served as a fantastic interactive prop, bouncing fill light onto the face while anchoring the visual center of gravity. To showcase the wardrobe details and leg straps, we also tested an overhead downward-angle shot lying on the carpet, which fully captured the cascading flare of the skirt and clean leg contours. I also raised light fists beside my shoulders for a few playfully candid poses.
Throughout the entire session, despite the frequent posture shifts, photographer Wudao proved exceptionally skilled at capturing candid instants while checking the monitor with me during breaks to review progress. Cool-toned shoots place immense demands on lighting precision—a slight shift in color balance can quickly make the frame look muddy—yet the on-set lighting was kept impeccably clean, flawlessly recreating the serene, mysterious allure of the Genshin Impact Girl under the moon. This experience at Xingman Yinghua, from set construction to lighting architecture, aligned beautifully with the spirit of this cosplay. Without relying on heavy post-processing, the raw in-camera atmosphere was already fully realized. I look forward to exploring more Anime-style photography within fantasy studio environments in the future.