[The Shorekeeper cosplay] Wuthering Waves, a dreamlike co-existence of blue and white flower sea and piano

To cosplay The Shorekeeper from Wuthering Waves this time, I made preparations for a very long time in advance. From the choice of clothing fabric to the trimming and styling of the wig, every detail required step-by-step follow-up. The core element of The Shorekeeper character lies in that flowing, tranquil blue-and-white color scheme, as well as the blue butterfly symbolizing a certain guidance.
It was quite cold on the day of the shoot, but the look of this outfit on me pleasantly surprised me. The white ruffles and blue ribbons paired with silver metallic-textured straps possess both a hint of sci-fi feel and classical elegance. The white butterflies and flowers on the hood needed to be pinned very delicately because a slight tug would deform them, so while shooting, I kept paying attention to the angles of my neck and shoulders, trying to make the hood's drape look natural.
The photography team put a lot of thought into the scene setup. We used a white classical sofa, a grand piano, and plenty of blue-and-white themed flowers, such as larkspurs and blue roses, to construct a multi-layered, dreamy space. To keep the frame from looking too monotonous, we also placed blurred flowers in the foreground, which creates a wonderful depth-of-field effect and makes the overall frame look softer.
Since I was wearing clear high heels, special attention had to be paid to the extension of the leg and instep lines while posing, avoiding looking overly deliberate. For instance, in the shot sitting on that white high stool, I needed to keep my back straight, with one leg naturally crossed over the other, ensuring my center of gravity was stable, otherwise the posture would appear collapsed. Hand movements were also crucial, needing to express that lightness of gently pinching a butterfly or brushing past a ribbon, avoiding stiffness. To guarantee the shape of the skirt hem, I would also gently adjust the edges of the skirt with my hands while adjusting poses, letting the blue fabric present the most natural water-ripple texture.
As for lighting, we utilized cool-toned natural light combined with some soft lighting equipment. When shooting against the light, the edges of the hair and the translucent skirt hem would both have a faint halo, perfectly matching the atmosphere of the character setting. During the shoot, I tried my best to immerse myself in the character's cool yet gentle emotional state; when not looking at the lens, my gaze would drift into the distance or lower to look at the butterfly prop in my hand, making the captured expression look more natural.
The dynamic jumping shot was captured only after numerous attempts. Because it required the long blue-and-white ribbons to trace graceful arcs in the air while maintaining facial expression management, it actually tested physical stamina and core strength greatly. Every landing required readjusting my state and confirming whether the hair ornaments and clothes had shifted.
From the details of the makeup and styling to the body control during shooting, every link required patience. Wearing the blue contact lenses for too long made my eyes a bit dry, but for the sake of the shooting effect, I still had to stay focused in front of the lens. Setting the wig also took quite a bit of time; the stray hairs on the forehead needed to be adjusted strand by strand so they wouldn't look stiff. Overall, turning this outfit from blueprints into reality and presenting it completely in front of the lens was exhausting, but at the moment of seeing the finished photos, I felt all the effort was totally worth it.