[Yin Ziping cosplay] NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Chalcedony ice core, I repeatedly adjusted the details of this modified white Qipao for a long time

Before the shoot, I confirmed the lighting angles with the photographer many times. The Chinese-style indoor studio chosen this time, with its combination of round windows and plum blossom branches, perfectly echoed the character's ethereal temperament. The white wig is a customized extra-long version. To maintain a fluffy look when fluttering, two-piece hair wefts were used at the roots, and the ends were styled with a subtle gradient curl, so it wouldn't tangle even with a large range of swinging motion during the shoot.

As for the costume, the pattern for the modified white Qipao with black trim went through multiple revisions. The cutout cloud-pattern outline around the waist was manually pressed with piping, and the small button in the center is made of translucent acrylic, which gives a slight reflection under warm lights. The ruffles on the cuffs and skirt hem utilize two types of chiffon with different stiffness levels, with an outer layer of pearlescent gauze added so it naturally drapes into curves even without a blower. The lace edges of the gloves were sewn on separately; to ensure the fingers remain flexible enough to hold the fan and plush balls, an invisible design was used for the elastic bands.

During the shoot, I switched between four different props: a white lace fan, plush balls, and a purplish-blue oil-paper umbrella. Although the umbrella was merely a background decoration, its tone perfectly balanced the warm and cool colors of the image. The textures of the tatami mat and wooden grilles are very pronounced. Paired with the floor paper lantern on the left, casting a low-angle side backlight, it clearly outlined the leg lines and the layering of the skirt hem.

In post-processing, we avoided excessive skin smoothing, preserving skin texture and fabric folds. The focus was on adjusting the blue ambiance in the shadows, making the moonlit night background inside the round window more translucent. I went through every single final image frame by frame with the retoucher, especially the dynamic motion of the flying hair, which had to look natural without appearing messy. This attempt combined classical Chinese elements with anime aesthetics, utilizing subtraction on a white base, embellished only with black lines and gray floral patterns for a clean and sharp visual effect. The final look turned out even more refreshing than expected. Although my back was nearly breaking by the end of the shoot, seeing the texture of the final photos made all the repeated fittings and adjustments completely worthwhile.