[Qiqi cosplay] The Cool-Toned Atmosphere of Qiqi in Genshin Impact

My name is Qiqi... I am a... zombie...

This time, I finally had the opportunity to recreate this little zombie with so much inner emotion from a first-person perspective. From the initial makeup test, we made many preparations targeting Qiqi's cool yet cute character design. In terms of costume color schemes, we focused on low-saturation sky blue intertwined with purple-white, paired with the large, lustrous bead necklace on her chest and her distinctive coin-shaped headpiece, striving to fit the character's core elements as closely as possible. For the hairstyle, the light purple short layered hair was finely trimmed, with deliberate attention given to the curvature and edges of the bangs, allowing it to present a soft and translucent texture under the cool studio lights.

The makeup also required careful attention. To recreate this character's unique feel, we specially adjusted the eyebrow shape and eyeshadow range, using reddish-brown eyeshadow to create a dropped lower-eyelid effect, paired with deep and translucent red contact lenses, so that even in static Cosplay photography frames, a touch of dreaminess and agility unique to a zombie girl could shine through.

In terms of costume structure, the stand-up collar frog buttons and wide Chinese-style sleeves posed a great test for tailoring, forming the visual frame for the entire photo set. The stitching at the blue fabric patchwork around the neck is tight and precise, while the cuffs are adorned with delicate yellow ribbons and black polka-dot elements, giving the originally deeper blue-purple tone a touch of lively spirit. The bottom outfit is paired with milk-white tights and black ankle straps, combined with bright pink pom-poms on the shoe toes; this strong contrast between light and dark shades adds a cute, lively highlight to the cool styling, while also attempting to recreate the innocent child-like spirit hidden beneath her cold exterior.

The shooting environment was carefully arranged inside a studio. Vertically arranged green bamboo and semi-transparent scroll blinds inscribed with calligraphy served as the background, paired with quaint wooden lattice lanterns as ground scene light sources. The warm yellow light emitted by these lanterns contrasts sharply with the eerie blue cool light from the prop sword, making the entire image rich in depth while carrying a fantasy and mysterious feel.

In terms of prop preparation, the transparent short sword with glowing blue runes and the floating semi-transparent blue ghost effects were crucial atmospheric accents. During the shoot, I tried to capture the character's personality through different body movements and expressions—such as the serenity of sitting on the floor leaning my head toward the light box, the dazed look while holding a scroll in both hands, or the playful contrast when curling fingers toward the camera. Fanfan was extremely sharp on set, quickly capturing these fleeting expressions to freeze the most natural side from multiple angles and shots.

The birth of a great set of work relies on the sweat and cooperation behind the scenes. Special praise goes to Fanfan, who handled planning, makeup/hair, photography, and lighting all alone. This integrated work mode saved a lot of communication costs and guaranteed high visual style consistency across every photo. Continuous shooting and scene management were very smooth, shortening the production cycle. Post-processing was handed over to Xiaotu Keke; the blue ghosts and magic lighting effects she handled were not only finely textured but also seamlessly integrated with the original lighting, with high delivery efficiency that added immense value to my character presentation.

This photoshoot attempted to recreate this tragic yet lovable young girl as much as possible through cool, dim lighting atmospheres, meticulously crafted costume details, and straightforward camera language. I hope everyone can feel Qiqi's unique sense of loneliness and cuteness through these serene images.