[Nahida Cosplay] The Lesser Lord Kusanali from Genshin Impact Also Loves Spending Summer at the Water Park

Long-awaited shooting record. Actually, this set of photos had been decided on for a long time, and I had been waiting for the perfect weather and venue.

Choosing to shoot at Chimelong Water Park this time was partly because the blue pool background here is exceptionally clean and translucent, matching the character's primary color palette perfectly; on the other hand, the atmosphere of a summer water park naturally brings a sense of relaxation and vitality.

Regarding this look, the choice of the sukumizu was carefully considered. Although the character wears quite intricate clothing in the original setting, translating those anime elements into a realistic modern swimsuit cosplay format unexpectedly highlights a unique sense of contrast. To maintain the character's recognizability, my wig and hair accessories are highly accurate, especially this unique green-patterned headpiece, which took a long time to adjust before the shoot. Not only did I need to ensure it was securely worn, but I also had to consider its reflective effect under strong light; fortunately, the texture in the final pictures turned out great.

In terms of pose design, the first gesture of waving a greeting aims to create a surprise feeling of "just met," while the second close-up of resting the chin on one hand and winking is closer to the character's quirky and playful side in the lore. During the shoot, different shutter speeds were actually called upon to capture the shimmering waves on the water surface, while using a large aperture to softly blur the background. This not only highlights the main subject but also reflects the spatial depth of the water area.

Speaking of the weather on the day of the shoot, it was actually extremely hot, and direct sunlight could easily leave harsh shadows on the face. To overcome this problem, we intentionally chose to shoot later in the afternoon when the sunlight was relatively slanted. The effect rendered under such light is softer, making the skin tone look more natural and translucent.

Underwater photography itself involves quite a few techniques because the water surface reflects light, requiring anticipation in camera angle selection and light guidance. This time, the photography team cooperated with excellent tacit understanding, accurately capturing the exact moment my gaze locked onto the lens. This kind of natural and interactive imagery is my personal favorite aspect of this set of photos.

Since I'm wearing a sukumizu, it's only natural to display the corresponding physical condition. State control before the shoot is also an indispensable part of this kind of outdoor photography. Controlling the posture under the premise of maintaining health allows the lines of the costume to flow more smoothly and naturally in front of the lens. This swimsuit actually heavily tests the lines of the neck, shoulders, and waist because it features a strapless, form-fitting design that will look less sharp if one relaxes even slightly.

This is also my first time attempting this type of roleplay in a highly reflective environment like a swimming pool. Compared to studio shoots, outdoor photography indeed adds many variables, but it also brings a more authentic sense of atmosphere. The water quality at Chimelong Water Park is excellent, beautifully clear and blue, which saved a lot of energy for post-production color correction. In fact, a lot of the time, good preparation beforehand determines the upper limit of the final output.

Finally, I'd like to thank the hardworking crew behind the scenes who braved the intense heat carrying equipment to help me find the best angles. Although it was an exhausting day, I am very satisfied with how the photos turned out. I hope to have more interesting thematic attempts like this in the future for my summer sharing.