These CPGZ convention photos for Kamisato Ayaka are finally fully retouched! The overall cool tones blended wonderfully with the blue array spotlights at the top of the exhibition hall, making the resulting images even more translucent than expected. This time, the entire styling revolves around light blue: the wig was selected in an icy light blue with blunt bangs and a pair of fluffy animal ears on top, plus small white bows on both sides. As far as accuracy goes, I did my absolute best! While the hair was slightly frizzy on-site, it actually added a touch of realism.
As for the outfit, a strapless light blue tulle dress serves as the base, paired with a matching color light blue tulle cardigan whose cuffs feature fluffy feather trim—it feels very light and airy when walking, bringing a wonderful dynamic feel. The multi-layered tulle hem with lace trim fans out when sitting on the floor, making the crouching and sitting poses in Photo 2 and Photo 5 turn out amazingly well. For accessories, I simply wore a shimmering pearl necklace; leaving more negative space around the neck area highlights a sleeker look.
I chose blue contact lenses to echo the outfit. For the eye makeup, the main tone pairs peach colors with light pink warm-toned blush, accented with a touch of shimmer to balance out the coldness brought by the heavy blue. For lips, I selected a casual rose-red shade to look more natural. During the shoot, I used the white suitcase beside me as a prop, which not only made posing easier but also created a visual anchor in such a vast venue like an anime convention. For the compositions in Photo 1 and Photo 3 sitting on the suitcase, the photographer used low-angle or slight high-angle shots to beautifully elongate the leg proportions; the white stockings paired with silver-gray pointed high heels truly made the lower body look lightweight. The waving gesture in Photo 4 was captured twice in quick succession, aiming to create a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
This dramatic skirt silhouette is actually very angle-sensitive on indoor flat ground and can easily look bulky in photos. The photographer's lens successfully avoided this issue, keeping the proportions between the subject and the skirt as balanced as possible. Being CPGZ convention photos, the background figures and tripods were blurred out, preserving just the right convention atmosphere. The blue spotlights from the ceiling shining on the wig and shoulders cast highlights that made the title of Shirasagi Himegimi truly look like it was glowing in the photos.
Post-processing didn't rely on excessive skin smoothing or heavy color grading; it mainly stabilized the exposure to preserve the tulle texture and plush border details of the garment. After all, the outfit itself has rich textures, and over-editing would obscure its original layering. During the on-site convention walkaround, I spent most of the day standing in these high heels, so my legs felt seriously sore after the shoot, but seeing the final photos made every second feel completely worth it.
Playing this character from Genshin Impact, many friends came over to take photos on-site. Every shutter click was a recreation of this character, combining Cryo's cool stillness with gentle movements. I hope the details shared this time offer some helpful reference to everyone who loves this look for casual cosplay!