[Cartethyia Cosplay] Wuthering Waves Holy Girl Dual-Form Photoshoot Record

This time, I shot a set of stylings for Cartethyia from Wuthering Waves, and intentionally tried the matching for two different forms. On one hand, it was to align with the theme of "Big & Small Cartethyia", and on the other hand, it was to more completely showcase the character's visual richness. Having prepared two sets of headpieces and different props, the entire shooting process was quite fulfilling, including some standing full-body compositions and kneeling close-ups, hoping to convey that cold and sacred atmosphere.

A lot of thought went into restoring the cosplay costume and props. First is the hair color and length; I specially customized this long straight golden hair, which looks relatively natural and smooth. The elf ears were hidden inside the hair strands after fixing their positions so that they wouldn't look out of place from the front view for this elf ear cosplay. The headpieces vary quite a bit—one is a lightweight styling interwoven with branches and frost flowers, while the other is a blue star ring paired with a golden unicorn horn; with each change of styling, the vibe of the expression changes slightly. The main body of the costume is a patchwork of black, white, and gold, featuring a halter-neck and off-the-shoulder design, with metal buckles at the waist and chest as detailed decorations. The most conspicuous part is the sheer capes on both sides behind me, with the fabric shifting from pure white to translucent blue, adorned with patterns resembling thorn vines or textures, offering rich layering when draped.

I also bore quite a bit of weight in terms of props. That large gold-and-black sword is relatively big in size, requiring me to find the right center of gravity when holding it to keep the pose looking good. There are also a black staff and an ice-blue sword; the ice-blue blade is very translucent, creating a nice reflection effect under the studio lights. Each set of weapons was coordinated with different hand decorations—blue tactical gloves or white wristbands—making the overall match appear more unified.

The movement design during the shoot was also adjusted according to the styling. The standing posture holding the sword is suitable for displaying the overall drape of the outfit; the gradient blue-and-white cape behind can spread out perfectly, and the combination of the skirt hem and shoes frames the leg shape quite well. Kneeling or half-kneeling poses are used to showcase the fine details of the headpiece, as well as the lines of the arms, shoulders, and neck, which, paired with hand actions, makes the image look full of tension. The benefit of studio shooting is completely leaving the background blank, highlighting the texture of the character itself and the props as much as possible without worrying about background clutter interfering with the vision.

The makeup specifically maintained a clean tone, using cool-colored eyeshadow and lip color to prevent heavy colors from ruining the character's inherently cold feel. For the gaze, I tried my best to grasp that detached yet firm trait. For this cosplay, how to switch temperaments between different forms while maintaining styling consistency was a fun challenge for this Anime-style photography. Carrying props, striking poses, and listening to the photographer's adjustment instructions—the whole process felt quite ritualistic, but seeing the final photo results, I felt all these preparations were totally worth it. Overall, it was a highly immersive cosplay shooting experience, and I hope to present the character's traits as accurately as possible.