[Yangyang cosplay] Wuthering Waves' Cool and Aloof Moonlight of Chinese Style ACG

For this Xuanying styling of Yangyang from Wuthering Waves, the studio shoot focuses on an aesthetic that is both cool and aloof, with a hint of fantasy wuxia feel. The giant moon in the background and the trees full of white flowers, combined with classical paper umbrella elements, completely max out the Chinese style ACG atmosphere. First, let's talk about this costume; Xuanying's design is truly gorgeous, and the classic black, white, and blue color scheme is sophisticated. I put a lot of thought into the materials of my outfit: the metal accessories on the shoulders and waist have a slightly weathered texture, and the tulle on the sleeves has great light transmittance, which not only reveals the white inner garment underneath but also gives a slight pearlescent effect under the lighting. To fit the setting, I chose a blue-black gradient wig, where that bright blue touch at the hair ends is the finishing touch, and the red tassel hair accessory is particularly eye-catching under the lighting. The sword made of blue feathers in my hand is actually quite heavy, featuring a styling that is both flamboyant and dangerously sharp. The feather material is layered, and when the studio's cool light hits it, the reflection feels very realistic. While striking a pose holding the sword with one hand, my arm muscles were secretly exerting strength; I really went all out to capture that sense of lightness. The theme communicated with the photographer Qingkong this time was a cold and stunning assassin under the moonlight. The first single-knee kneeling pose looking back mainly aims to show a sense of vigilance, ready to draw the sword and fight at any moment, and the gaze needs to be sharp enough. What does everyone think of that lying-flat-on-the-back action in picture 3? To capture the light and shadow on my chest and collarbone, I literally laid completely flat, utilizing the high cool light source shining directly down, making the frame truly impactful. The angle looking up while sitting on the ground in picture 5 is actually doing its utmost to elongate the leg lines. The biggest challenge of a studio shoot is actually controlling expressions, especially with such a cool and aloof setting; a slight lack of attention can make it look like daydreaming. Throughout the whole process, I kept building a persona for myself in my head, imagining myself as that ruthless heroine executing a mission alone under the moonlight. Moreover, because the floor is wooden, to make the movements smooth, how to kneel and how to lie down so that the costume wrinkles look best were tested repeatedly several times before getting the shot. Speaking of understanding the character, the Xuanying outfit possesses both a maiden's lightness and a warrior's steadiness. Therefore, in pose design, I tried my best to keep my body language from being too soft. For example, when holding the feather sword, the wrist needs to be very steady. Striking these poses in the studio really tests core strength, especially when wearing garments with skirts and long sleeves; if you don't tense your body, the outfit tends to collapse, making it look insufficiently upright in photos. To maintain the costume's silhouette, I had to hold my breath a bit. In addition, although this styling looks good, putting it on and taking it off is truly a hassle, especially the complex straps and feather accessories on the back, which easily tangle if not handled carefully. If you look closely, you can even spot some hidden patterns on the fabric; the physical item has an even better texture than the photos. I absolutely love the lighting atmosphere of this shoot; the cool tones make my skin look exceptionally fair. If there are more opportunities in the future, I'd love to try more of this different style of hardcore wuxia.