[Genshin Impact Group Cosplay] Inazuma Team Gathering: Summer Garden Journey ft. Kamisato Ayaka cosplay, Kamisato Ayato cosplay, Sayu cosplay, Thoma cosplay & Kujou Sara

I just finished organizing the RAW photos from this Genshin Impact group shoot, and I'm feeling quite moved. This time, we gathered five characters: Kamisato Ayaka cosplay, Kamisato Ayato cosplay, Sayu cosplay, Thoma cosplay, and Kujou Sara. Even though the garden floor was wet after the rain, the atmospheric light and shadows surprisingly fit Inazuma's quiet and tranquil vibe perfectly.

For today's location, we chose an antique-style courtyard with covered corridors, green tiles, and white walls. This environment really relies on depth of field, so we specifically brought a telephoto, large-aperture lens for this shoot. When framing, we used plant foliage and wooden window grids as foreground frames. This added layers and storytelling flavor to the shots, preventing them from looking stiff. For the solo photos, arranging standing positions based on the staggered heights of wooden pillars and stone steps helped anchor each character's aura nicely.

We put a lot of thought into the details for each character beforehand. Kamisato Ayaka's white-and-blue armored dress requires precise tailoring around the waist and shoulders, making it quite restrictive to wear. To recreate her cool and aristocratic elegance, we used a high-temperature silver-white wig with subtle curls, accented with a red hair tie that showed a gorgeous sheen under direct outdoor sunlight. Kamisato Ayato's jacket tailoring incorporated tassels and metallic hardware at the cuffs and shoulders, carrying noticeable weight. His posing mostly stayed relaxed and effortless—leaning against a corridor pillar with arms crossed easily conveyed that majestic yet refined demeanor.

For Sayu, the focus of recreation lay in pairing the oversized hood with shorts and black fishnet socks. Since she is a lively and agile character, most of her shots were taken among the trees—leaning against thick trunks or semi-squatting on rocks to capture dynamic moments fitting her nimble and clever design. Thoma's red-and-black jacket is quite thick, enriched with gold prints and bracers that create rich layering. To display his sunny, enthusiastic personality, we specifically found a wooden lattice window sill for him to sit on, making the character stand out vividly.

Kujou Sara's outfit is rather unique; with wings or specific structural props mounted on her back, walking through the garden required extra care to avoid snagging on branches. However, everyone on the team was extremely professional, maintaining pristine posture even on uneven gravel paths. Especially during group shots, everyone had to simultaneously avoid obstructions from rockeries and stones while ensuring even lighting across everyone's faces. The photographer kept shouting guidance, and everyone worked hard to adjust props and expressions in harmony.

During the outdoor shoot, the hot and humid summer weather proved to be a massive challenge. Everyone's base makeup easily got oily, and wigs tended to stick to foreheads due to sweat. So during breaks, I constantly touched up makeup with loose powder while monitoring wig hair frizz, re-fixing strands with setting spray. Carrying props was another hurdle—especially long swords and folding fans, which needed to stay undamaged and realistic without breaking illusion in the final shots. Yet as cosplayers, the moment we bring a character to life, all that hard work transforms into the joy of creation.

The camera's high-ISO performance worked remarkably well in this low-key environment; even on an overcast day without heavy hard lighting, it preserved plenty of shadow details on clothing and accessories. For post-processing, we mainly unified color tones and slightly reduced contrast, preventing green foliage from overpowering the frame so the visual focus remained firmly on the characters. Having done so many outdoor shoots, I've found that environments with traditional architectural charm offer far more freedom than studio setups, allowing character interactions to feel much more natural. Reviewing raw photos after every shoot always brings fresh inspiration—that's all for today's share!