[Ryuge Kisaki cosplay] A cool summer stream in Blue Archive

For this Blue Archive Ryuge Kisaki swimsuit outdoor cosplay, we chose a stream in the mountains. Actually, when we first arrived at the destination, looking at the moss-covered rocks and rushing current, I felt a bit unsure. To restore Kisaki's mysterious yet slightly lazy temperament, the base outfit used a black tube top and shorts swimsuit, paired with a matching lightweight long cardigan with light floral patterns on the hem, which looked especially good fluttering in the wind when moving. The metal hair accessory on the head is actually a bit heavy and had to be clipped tightly during shooting, otherwise it would easily fall into the water when looking down or playing in the water. The wig has blunt bangs with a thick braid on one side. Before entering the water, I specifically asked my assistant to tie the end of the braid tightly to prevent it from being washed away by the water or getting too wet. Moreover, this kind of black clothing really absorbs water; once soaked, it becomes very heavy, so we tried to avoid large-area immersion in our action design, mainly keeping the water level around the calves and knees. Speaking of entering the water, the stream water was really cold. That action of squatting in the water to catch water was shot about a dozen times. At first, I always couldn't control the height of the splashing water—either it blocked my face, or it wasn't visible at all. Later, the photographer asked me to slow down my movements, imagining myself just playing in this environment rather than deliberately trying to catch the water, naturally feeling the current, and capturing that split second of the water splashing up. The shoes were black thick-soled strap sandals, and stepping on the rocks in the water was actually very slippery, so every time I shifted my center of gravity, I had to be extra careful with tight core engagement, which could also be considered a bonus workout during the shoot. To showcase the body curves, the pose of carrying the umbrella with one hand and akimbo took a long time to adjust. The bamboo ribs of the umbrella were very stiff, and holding it up for a long time made my shoulders sore. The photographer wanted me to present a feeling that was both cold and slightly seductive, so my waist needed to push slightly forward while the other hand rested naturally on my hip to showcase the lines of the waist and abdomen. The light and shadow in the woods were mottled, and we waited until the sunlight became slightly softer before starting this set. The cross-legged posture while sitting on the rock was also to avoid making the leg muscles look too tense, turning slightly sideways to make the leg lines smoother. In front of the lens, adjusting breathing and core engagement is crucial, such as inhaling and pulling in the abdomen, and dropping the shoulders, so that the back and neck lines look good in the photos. Actually, for every outdoor shoot, the biggest test isn't how difficult the actions are, but how to maintain makeup and state in a harsh environment. There were many mosquitoes, and the stream was damp, so the makeup artist had to come over every so often to touch up my makeup and tidy up the stray hairs dampened by moisture. During shooting breaks, I quickly wrapped myself in a large towel to keep warm. The oiled-paper umbrella is truly a fantastic prop by the stream; not only can it block some of the glare of the sunlight, but it also creates a visual focal point in the composition, guiding the line of sight very well to the subject. Sometimes slightly tilting the angle of the umbrella can create a different sense of atmosphere. Although the whole shooting process was quite hard, repeatedly walking around in the freezing stream, with clothes getting wet and drying, the moment I saw the final photos, I felt everything was worth it. Every time I do this kind of environment-interactive outdoor shoot, it gives me a new understanding of the character—not just putting on a set of clothes, but feeling the breathing and state she would have in this scene. Shooting in such a natural environment, the uncontrollability of light and wind turned out to be the best filter.