[Denia Cosplay] Wuthering Waves

A lot of thought went into setting up the studio for this Denia shoot. To recreate that lightweight, dreamy feel, a large amount of white artificial cotton was laid out on site to simulate clouds. When seeing the final photos, I felt that all the hard work of squatting on the ground blowing bubbles was worth it. Denia's dress has very rich layering, with white ruffles paired with a pink lining, creating a gorgeous curve in the skirt hem when walking or sitting down. To match the overall ACG feel, I intentionally deepened the pink tones in the eye makeup, paired with blue-gray colored contact lenses, hoping to get closer to the character's expression and demeanor.

The sapphire accessory on the chest and the golden chain are the highlights of the entire styling, feeling quite substantial when worn, but it is precisely these metallic-textured accessories that make the outfit look more exquisite. The red gloves are a great visual pop within the overall pink and white color scheme; during the photoshoot, I intentionally highlighted the presence of these gloves in many poses, creating a sharp color contrast. These black glossy cross-strapped high heels have relatively thick heels, and stepping on the wooden floor covered with cotton is actually a huge test of posture and core strength. However, the leg lines captured from the low-angle perspective in the fourth picture are indeed very slender, and paired with the golden patterns on the upper shoes, the overall texture is maxed out.

Working with photographer @隅田川千寺 was a fantastic, highly tacit collaboration. We incorporated many bubble elements during the shoot. Under light refraction, the bubbles produce very beautiful colorful light spots, adding a lot of spatial sense and layering to the originally static frame. However, capturing the moment when the bubbles are in their best state also requires coordination with the lighting angle. To capture that translucent highlight feel, we tried different main light source positions. Sometimes it required me to hold a pose motionless and wait for the bubble to float to the right position before pressing the shutter. For the shot lying flat in the pile of cotton, my neck actually had to remain strained the whole time, and I had to control my facial muscles so as not to relax my expression just because I was lying down, which was a minor challenge for expression management.

For the character Denia, I feel she possesses a quiet yet somewhat mysterious temperament. Therefore, in the action design, besides showcasing the gorgeousness of the costume, I added some poses like gently touching my cheek or gazing slightly blankly. For instance, the photo leaning sideways next to the white Roman pillar was meant to create an atmosphere of resting in the clouds. Also, the interactive feel of reaching out towards the lens was intended to give viewers a sense of being pulled into this dreamy scene. The lighting for this shoot was mostly soft light, which not only made the skin tone look more translucent but also made the texture of the artificial cotton look fluffier. In terms of makeup and hair, to maintain the arc of the bangs, I was constantly fixing the wig between shots, ensuring that every published photo had no stray hairs ruining the frame. The overall resulting effect is precisely the exquisite feel I wanted, and I also hope this set of photos brings everyone a different visual experience.