[Kamisato Ayaka cosplay] The Shirasagi Himegimi's Poem of Cherry Blossoms

Sitting on the wooden steps of a Japanese-style corridor, with a specially prepared oil-paper umbrella painted with cherry blossoms by my side—this is probably the perfect atmosphere in my mind for Kamisato Ayaka's outfit. Based on the "Shirasagi Himegimi" of Inazuma from Genshin Impact, this costume is extremely meticulous in its details. For instance, the fluffy white fur around the collar and edges, paired with the interwoven dark and light blue-and-white fabrics and scattered pink cherry blossom patterns, looks both cool and gentle visually. During the shoot, I paid special attention to arranging the ribbons and knots, and the hair ornaments and white feathers on top were also firmly styled, hoping to present Ayaka's vivid yet dignified temperament.

This shoot specially utilized a Viltrox lens, combined with the soft light source from Amaran lighting, which beautifully accentuated the transparency of the facial makeup. For a cosplay filled with ACG style like Genshin Impact, lighting treatment is the key to determining the final texture of the photos. Rich light and shadow can better restore the character's original color design in Anime-style photography. I chose to half-sit on the wooden edge, creating a sense of narrative by resting my hand on my knee or gently brushing the folding fan. Together with the background of pure wooden sliding doors, wooden box paper lanterns, and the white gravel spread below, the entire scene constitutes a classic and photogenic microcosm of a Japanese courtyard. The immersion brought by this environment allowed me to more quickly project myself into the character's setting.

Aside from the full-body and half-body shots in the main scene, the ones interacting with the oil-paper umbrella are also my personal favorites. When the umbrella is opened, it forms a natural foreground frame, adding depth to the otherwise flat image. For post-processing, I used Meitu Retouch for basic refinement, mainly correcting the lighting and optimizing skin texture to make the overall character presentation look clean and sharp, while doing my best to retain the texture details of the costume itself. Throughout the entire shooting process, the cooperation with the photography team was seamless, capturing every bit of the character's gentle traits into the frames. Unlike outdoor or CICF event photos, this studio session allowed for ultimate control over every detail. As an attempt at Japanese style cosplay, the final results basically met my initial expectations.