[Muryan Cosplay] The Elf Princess Under the Butterbur Leaves: A Serene Stance in FGO

This time, shooting Muryan cosplay took a lot of thought right from the preparation phase. I remember being drawn to that forest-style and slightly cool atmosphere when I first saw the original artwork, so we experimented with many options for costume customization and material selection. The olive-green dress selects a fabric with a bit of stiffness to recreate the three-dimensional look in the drawing. The layered ruffles at the neckline required clever shaping to avoid sagging, while the pair of semi-translucent green acrylic wings on the back served as both the finishing touch and the biggest challenge of this shoot. To restore the transparent texture and ice-crack patterns of the wings, the team communicated repeatedly about the curvature so that it could reflect a crystal sheen under backlighting without being too heavy to affect my postures during the shoot.

On the day of the shoot, Yanghe Garden Photography Studio set up the studio shoot beautifully and meticulously. Giant artificial sunflowers, weathered withered branches, and scattered broad-leaved ferns, combined with the white tulle draping from above, cleverly constructed a miniature forest scene of "under the butterbur leaves" within a limited space. Especially that circular backlighting in the background was the soul of the entire frame.

For the makeup, special thanks go to makeup artist Lang Yi Lyiii. Her makeup style is incredibly clean; the clear base makeup and subtle shimmering eyeshadow that matches my eye color preserved the approachability of my own facial features while perfectly fitting Muryan's 2D character concept.

Moving to the actual shooting phase, photographer Shi San San Nodas palette was highly experienced in managing light and shadow. Seemingly simple standing and sitting poses could yield entirely distinct atmospheres with even a slight shift in angle due to the background light source. The high-angle view, in particular, beautifully showcased the lines of the skirt hem and legs. However, since the boots were stiff over-the-knee boots, we had to switch among several angles on the wooden stump to find a natural, non-stiff sitting pose, relying entirely on the photographer's snapshot capability. Midway through the shoot, I also tried several sets with foreground obstruction using white gauze; the dynamic feeling when the gauze drapes were blown by a gentle breeze made me feel a bit dizzy toward the end, but seeing the raw shots made everything feel completely worth it.

Post-processor Bai Ye -w maintained the cool, luminous tone of the raw shots in this work, avoiding excessive overlaying of filters and focusing heavily on retaining the plant textures and the transparency of the wings.

In fact, every time a shoot is completed, from the initial conception, prop making, and makeup prep to the on-site lighting management, it represents the quiet dedication of the entire team. I've always believed that the true essence of cosplay isn't just about putting on those clothes, but rather letting a 2D character briefly come alive in the 3D world through lens language and scenes. Being able to recreate a character with a touch of natural vibe and forest elf charm like Muryan this time was a highly fulfilling experience for me. I hope this meticulously crafted set of work allows friends who love the princess under the butterbur leaves to feel my sincerity.