[Xiangling cosplay] Genshin Impact Chef on Urgent Duty: Anyone for Salt-Grilled Slime?

This set of finished Xiangling cosplay photos is finally sorted out, and the chef of Wanmin Restaurant in Genshin Impact is officially on duty today. Due to a tight work schedule over the past few days, I haven't had time to update, so today I'm taking some free time to share this Chinese-style look shot earlier for everyone to see. From costume preparation to the official shoot, it actually went through several stages.

First, speaking of the accuracy of the costume, this outfit incorporates very classic traditional Chinese elements. The black, gold, yellow, and white color scheme, along with the Chinese frog closure design near the neckline, are highly recognizable. For the fabric selection, materials with overly strong reflections were avoided as much as possible, so that the texture looks more substantial under the warm studio lights. The antique-style bell on the waist, the red rope knots, and that plush bear-face pendant are all accessories that needed to be manually adjusted one by one, and they served as excellent embellishments in the final photos.

Next is the hair and makeup part. A spiral-shaped updo is woven into the blue short hair styling; this structure needs to be secured firmly with hairpins and hair wax to prevent it from falling apart during the shoot. The integration of the golden geometric hair ornament on top of the head with the wig is also crucial. For the makeup, yellow-green colored contact lenses were chosen to pair with it, a combination that not only enhances the focus of the gaze but also fits the character's bright and passionate personality.

In terms of props, this shoot included a salt-grilled slime plush pillow, a polearm weapon, and a few plushies. The orange-yellow tone of the slime pillow matches the warm Chinese-style lighting environment perfectly, making it look very natural whether held in hands or tucked under the arm. That polearm weapon is actually not very light to hold; after taking a few standing poses holding the spear, my arms felt a bit sore, so I had to adjust my center of gravity during the shoot to keep the posture handsome without looking like I was overexerting myself. The scene paired with the Guoba plush toy added even more fun to the whole shoot; that set of photos sitting on the wooden couch holding it was shot very relaxedly, which is also a state I prefer.

The choice of the photography scene was the key to making this shoot work. The indoor set featured red tulle curtains, a carved solid wood couch, and circular wooden window lattices. Combined with the warm yellow light emitted by the paper lanterns, it created a very cozy, non-glaring atmosphere. The light hitting the golden trim of the costume created a beautiful reflection, making the colors of the entire set of photos look richer and more saturated.

During the shoot, I tried different emotional expressions. When holding the weapon in a defensive or attacking stance, I paid more attention to the sharpness of my gaze; whereas when holding the slime plushie or cuddling Guoba, I relaxed my expression. I feel that the charm of Xiangling's character in Genshin Impact stems precisely from her trait of being both efficient and full of everyday life vitality under her identity as a chef. If handled well during the shoot, this sense of contrast can convey the character's warm and lovely core impression to the viewers.

Previously, when filming this kind of Anime character cosplay with action elements, I often appeared stiff because the weight distribution points of the props were wrong, but this time I deliberately paid attention to these issues, which seems to be an improvement based on the results. Every picture in the group has its own atmosphere—some lean towards playful, while others lean towards a battle-ready state. Due to time and energy constraints, I'll just share this part of the finished photos for this Cosplay sharing post. Although the entire shooting process was tiring, seeing these photos gives me quite a sense of accomplishment.