[Kamisato Ayaka cosplay] Genshin Impact Bunny Ayaka Convention photos

My experience shooting Bunny Ayaka at the Zhongshan Movie City Anime Carnival took about two weeks from preparation to final photos. Since this was a creation for the Genshin Impact Creator Project, a lot of thought went into the preparation stage.

First, regarding the costume from UWOWO: upon unboxing, my initial impression was the sheer number of accessories. The blue-and-white palette is very fresh, but the cascading ruffles and golden chains took time to straighten out properly while dressing. To complement the Bunny Ayaka theme, I focused heavily on styling the layers of the wig, lightly curving the front bangs with a flat iron. The pink tassels and white pom-poms on both sides sway with movement, adding a touch of dynamism.

The temperature was quite high on the day of the shoot. Walking back and forth around the wooden cabin in Stockings was a bit stuffy, but I pushed through for the sake of the visuals. The white high-heeled shoes are an old favorite of mine; they clicked loudly on the indoor wooden floor, so during seated poses, I paid special attention to extending my leg lines. For the first shot—sitting on the floor stretching a leg forward—it actually required a lot of core strength to stabilize the upper body and keep the back straight, which made the posture look elegant on camera.

For makeup, to complement the blue contact lenses, I applied a light base for eyeshadow with glitter highlighting the inner eye corners. A clean base makeup and rosy lips popped vividly against the deep wooden background. The folding fan in hand was the finishing touch; holding it not only added a hint of mystery by partially concealing the face, but also provided a natural resting point for the hands when posing.

The Zhongshan Movie City venue has immense character—the wood grain textures and the interplay of light through lattice windows provided endless inspiration. There were many backlit shots where sunlight streamed through the doorway and hit the blue shoulder cape, maximizing its silky sheen. For composition, I experimented with varied framing, including bust close-ups as well as full-body shots highlighting leg lines.

Makeup application and touch-ups are always a test of endurance at anime conventions. Because of the heat, base makeup can look messy once oils break through. I usually carry blotting paper and matte setting powder to keep my face dry and shine-free. When retouching, I paid close attention to the neck and collarbone area; since this costume has bare shoulders, any obvious color mismatch would ruin the overall aesthetic. The star patterns on the Stockings also required even tension when stretching to avoid distortion, so I routinely readjusted them every time I sat down or stood up to maintain clean patterns.

Fluidity in movement and emotional expression were equally crucial. Even in still photography, the eyes need to communicate. Looking into the lens and imagining the Traveler standing before me allowed that signature expression to emerge naturally. The hand holding the fan couldn't be stiff—the wrist had to stay slightly relaxed, and the opening angle of the fan needed careful control so it didn't obscure too much of the face while still enhancing the overall ambiance.

I met many enthusiastic photographers at the convention, all of whom know and love Genshin Impact. As a cosplayer, bringing a beloved character to life in such an atmosphere is deeply satisfying. Though walking all day in high heels and thick socks was exhausting, seeing the Convention photos seamlessly blend the playfulness of bunny ears with Ayaka's elegance made everything worthwhile. During post-processing, I coordinated with the photographer to preserve the natural light and shadow of the raw shots, subtly boosting the saturation of blues and whites for a crisper, clearer look. We avoided over-smoothing the skin to retain authentic texture, making it look much more genuine. Special thanks to model Nocturne, as well as the Genshin Impact Creator Project for supporting this shoot; this set marks a wonderful conclusion to the convention.