[Sangonomiya Kokomi cosplay] Sea Breeze and Beach: Genshin Impact Character Outdoor Photography Share

Let's cut straight to the point—this photo is from a new set shot by the seaside last week. The weather that day was truly wonderful, with the blue where the sea meets the sky harmonizing perfectly in tone with this ocean-themed outfit. The color scheme of this outfit is primarily blue and white, supplemented by light purple tulle. When choosing the location, I specifically picked a beach with reef rocks and continuous ocean waves to echo the blue tones of the costume.

Honestly, every time I cosplay, the hardest part is managing details outdoors. Wearing this Cosplay outfit, the blue and white stripe splicing on the top is delicately crafted, requiring the blue gem and straps on the chest to be adjusted right to the center. The lower body design is quite special—the white tight trousers feature hollow cutouts at the knees and legs, avoiding the dullness of long pants while making body lines look sharper visually. The dark blue wide sleeves worn as an outer layer are a highlight of this outfit, but they are heavy and tend to slide down.

The article title mentioned "the wind just blew up the train." While wind is usually feared during outdoor shoots, windy days actually present unique photo opportunities. The long light purple tulle train at the back is very ethereal, yet it posed a challenge during shooting. In strong wind, it easily blew around or got stuck on the sand, requiring me to tidy it manually and rush back into position. Luckily at one moment, the sea breeze blew the train toward the top right, which, paired with my hand-raising gesture, instantly brought out a dynamic feel.

As a cosplayer, I usually trim wigs myself. This short hair with wispy bangs gets messy easily in windy outdoor environments, so thankfully my friend helped clear hair strands blocking my face several times. Compared to complex combat gear, this outfit allowed me to move more easily—squatting and turning could be done by myself. From a professional standpoint, camera shutter speed is vital for this kind of solo Outdoor photography, as splashing seawater and dancing fabrics need to be captured crisply.

Regarding composition, keeping more negative space in the sky grounds the character solidly in the lower portion of the frame, while light reflected off the sea brightens the blue elements on the outfit. For makeup, I intentionally subtracted complexity, opting for a clear base paired with soft pink lips to fit the character's calm, gentle demeanor. Actually, the back of this costume is also very layered; next time I have a chance, I'll post a few back shots to talk about the design there.

The sea breeze and light in this photo clicked just right, so I posted it individually as a satisfying snapshot. Every outfit has its most suitable way of expression, and capturing this state in a natural environment for a Seaside cosplay shoot felt like a great attempt. I hope this shoot conveys the character's spirit and the refreshing feel of the summer seaside.