[Hiyuki Cosplay] Blue-and-White & Red-and-White Dual-Form Switch in Wuthering Waves

This shoot was truly a super satisfying experience, as I finally got to properly recreate both of Hiyuki's outfits. Before this, many people said they wanted to see me in the blue one, but personally, I think the visual tension of the red-and-white one doesn't fall short at all; it's just that the vibes of the two costumes are very different. The blue-and-white one uses a lot of shimmering fabric and gradient blending. When lighting in the studio, the highlights give off a pearlescent gleam, instantly bringing out that ethereal, fairy-like feeling. For the hairstyle, I specially made her iconic long curved horns and silver-blue gradient, giving the hair strands a strong sense of layering. Paired with flower hair ornaments and a pearl chain around the neck, the overall atmosphere is very cool and elegant. For weapons, I custom-ordered her long sword, which feels solid in the hand and has a substantial weight when swung. On the other hand, the red-and-white outfit leans more towards a heroic and capable martial artist vibe, with a striking red contrast design from the sash to the cuffs, paired with clean tailoring, making it perfect for capturing some dynamic action moments. We also put a lot of thought into the set design for this cosplay photography session, combining cherry blossom branches, ink-wash scrolls, and wooden pedestals to beautifully emphasize the Eastern fantasy tone of the game. Although we spent a long time adjusting the lights back and forth during the shoot to capture the sheen of the costume from different angles, even switching between several light color temperatures, seeing the perfect match of color schemes and textures in the final photos made all the repeated trial and error totally worth it. Doing ancient style cosplay or fantasy-themed cosplay is truly not as simple as just putting on clothes; it's the coordination of every single element—from the wig styling and prop materials to the set atmosphere—that ultimately delivers the desired effect. In this photo set, almost no color correction was done in post-processing because the original light and shadow were already ideal. Which outfit do you think suits me better?