[Yin Ziping cosplay] NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Ice and Jade, Holding Fan and Sword both Compose a Painting

The theme of this shoot is Yin Ziping's \"Ice and Jade\" (Yusui Bingxin) outfit from NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. To restore the character's cool and ethereal charm, we did plenty of homework in makeup, costume, props, and set design in our Chinese-style cosplay photography session.

When I took on this character, what pleasantly surprised me most was this pure white modified Chinese-style costume. Its design retains elements of Chinese frog buttons and cross collars, but incorporates plenty of ruffles and thin black piping along the edges, giving the overall look an extra touch of anime-style refinement. In particular, the hollow cut-out design at the neckline and hem, as well as the floral embroidery at the waist, are rich in detail. To match the character's capable yet healing temperament, I chose a straight long black hair style paired with twin hair buns, accented with black-and-white contrasting hair ribbons and tassels. I also deliberately selected white over-the-knee stockings with a matte, low-reflectivity texture so that leg lines would remain visually clean and smooth even under bright lighting.

During shooting, we prepared two main prop concepts—one firm and one gentle. The first photo features me holding a sword. The photographer wanted me to portray a healer wielding a sword with fierce resolve. Holding this sword, I felt a deep desire to convey a sense of guardianship. The scabbard is pure white with metal fittings; though not heavy, holding it vertically with one hand required keeping arm muscles firm so the silhouette wouldn't look slouchy. For camera angles, that shot utilized a low-angle perspective to elongate leg proportions, which, paired with high-key softbox lighting, minimized glare from the white stockings.

Moving on to the subsequent photos holding a folding fan, the overall atmosphere softened significantly. That white paper fan was specially sourced; its texture is delicate, and with the tassel pendant, it was perfect for this ethereal look. I tried side-profile glances back, sitting with legs crossed, and stretching forward to highlight the visual elongation from the white stockings and skirt hem while maintaining the character's tranquil aura. In these movements, relying on hand gestures to coordinate with the fan and sword and guiding eyes naturally to the face and costume details was a real test of experience in my Cosplay daily life.

The set design was also a huge plus for this ancient style portrait shoot. We specifically booked a traditional-style studio where dark wooden benches and folding screens were paired with a soft white plush mat in front, providing a gentle visual center. In the background, pure white blossom trees, lush green bamboo, and vibrant orange-red maple leaves in the foreground created a delightful color contrast. For lighting control, we abandoned complex low-key shadows in favor of a transparent high-key setup, preserving skin tone and pure white costume texture while creating a dreamy, ethereal wuxia ambiance.

To find the optimal balance of softness and sharp edge, I controlled many details in my poses. For instance, when holding the sword, finger strength needed to be balanced—firm enough to look steady without causing knuckles to strain; when holding the fan, the wrist had to relax completely so the fan rested in a half-open or slightly closed natural state. My gaze shifted with prop changes from firm to gentle, allowing emotion to flow through the images. The cut-out design of the costume tested posture from certain angles, but luckily, plenty of back and neck posture training before shooting paid off with sleek results on camera.

I am very satisfied with the final cosplay photoshoot results. Behind every photo is the hair and makeup stylist constantly adjusting stray hair, alongside the photographer guiding emotional bursts between shutter clicks. Being able to portray an image in a clean white setting that carries both a hint of swordsmanship and a gentle, pure essence is truly fulfilling. I believe this is the beauty of cosplay—it isn't just about putting on an outfit, but reinterpreting and immersing into the character's core. I hope this Ice and Jade set lets everyone see a different side of this character.