These official photos for my Wuthering Waves Fleurdelis cosplay are finally out! A ton of prep went into the shoot, and my very first impression of this costume was its sheer intricacy. The blue branch-like horns and golden horn on the headpiece required extensive reinforcement from the stylist to remain flawlessly stable in front of the lens. The costume's oversized, luminous blue train severely tested on-set handling—if draped unevenly, it would look messy on camera, so after nearly every shot, we had to re-flick and spread the train into a natural, flowing arc.
A huge thank you to KomikadoYUC for organizing and planning, and special thanks to photographer Xiyiji for capturing every moment. The camera used was a Fujifilm X-H2 paired with an XF 16-55mm lens. Fujifilm's color science made things so effortless; in high-key setups, the gentle light falloff between the blue and white fabrics was remarkably smooth, requiring barely any heavy color grading in post. We shot two sets with contrasting lighting moods. The earlier shots were framed amidst white Roman pillars and balustrades, evoking a sacred blue-and-white elegance. All-white backgrounds can easily swallow light, so the photographer experimented extensively with light placement to achieve a luminous, airy clarity—perfectly capturing the sentiment of 'willing to become a sharp blade, charging toward a dawn without gods.'
Transitioning to the low-key lighting in the later shots (Photos 9 and 10) truly fulfilled my vision of Fleurdelys's mysterious aura. With light cutting in strictly from the side and the background entirely dropped to darkness, the facial contours and glowing texture of the weapon popped instantly. Posing with oversized props is an immense physical workout; the sword was exceptionally long, and capturing dynamic forced perspective on a 16-55mm zoom meant working hard to find the right angles. To execute slashing motions, I needed steady hands while maintaining continuous core tension throughout extended takes. Holding the crouched postures especially burned through leg stamina, all while keeping facial expressions relaxed—a real challenge.
Working through this set was undeniably demanding: between the high-slit skirt and the expansive train, moving around required constant mindfulness over posture and bodily elongation. The wig also had to be combed out thoroughly after wrap-up to prevent frizz. Yet seeing the final Wuthering Waves cosplay frames made every effort worthwhile. I wanted to portray every facet of Fleurdelys, from her elevated, aloof serenity to her piercing sharpness in the shadows. Retouching preserved natural light and texture rather than applying heavy skin-blurring, highlighting the raw elegance of the costume and props under the lens. I hope everyone feels the dedication poured into this project.