[Ganyu Cosplay] Elegant Ballet Style in Genshin Impact: Blue Butterflies and a Light Gauze Dreamscape

This time, for my Ganyu shoot, I specially chose this purple-and-pink gradient Ballet style dress, letting go of her original heavy Liyue attire to interpret a different kind of ethereal beauty with lightweight tulle and layered pleats. The wig is a shimmering light blue, and although the Qilin horns on top of my head are small, they are highly accurate. Combined with the pearl chain around my neck and the draping oversleeves, the overall look presents a floating sensation on camera.

During the shoot, a white European-style carved backdrop was specially set up in the studio. Complemented by blue-purple ambient lighting and the mirror reflection on the floor, the butterfly props looked as if they were resting on the water's surface. For the poses, I leaned more toward relaxed sitting postures and limbs extended with a slight sense of dance. Since the skirt itself has a strong sense of fluidity, standing rigidly would actually waste its silhouette. The makeup was kept quite clean; a bit of purple-blue smudging was used for the eye makeup to echo the overall color scheme, and a pale pink lip color was chosen to brighten the complexion.

The photographer's lighting was crucial; the side-backlight allowed the tulle to give off a beautiful sheen while preserving layers in the shadows, so the final prints do not look too flat. This outfit has many details, such as the jacquard embroidery on the chest and the ruffles on the cuffs, which look textured in close-ups. However, to match the overall atmosphere, I still prioritized full-body compositions. It's always fun to try different styles for Genshin Impact characters. Ganyu herself has a very versatile 2D charm, and the Ballet style adds a touch of lightweight dreaminess to her elegance. Both the Cosplay photography and post-processing took quite a bit of effort to balance the colors, hoping to convey this cool-toned wonderland atmosphere perfectly.