For this studio shoot, the design of this Blue and white outfit was far more complex than anticipated. The outer coat consists of multi-layered gradient blue sheer tulle, while the inner layer features a white mini-dress accented with golden metallic hardware and a crescent pendant. The most time-consuming part was actually the crisscrossing white strappy ribbons wrapped around my arms and legs; they needed to form a clean geometric pattern while staying secure from slipping off when moving, requiring realignment with almost every new pose to highlight beautiful legs in this 2D Genshin Impact cosplay. The wig was a base black cropped bob with magenta highlights, with wispy bangs meticulously trimmed; paired with blue contact lenses, slender brows, and red smudging at the outer eye corners, the overall demeanor leaned cool and aloof.
The studio set was arranged with great care: the floor was laid with a pale purple plush carpet, backed by a white wrought-iron archway surrounded by abundant blue and white daisies, hydrangeas, and ferns, while hanging silver chains and white tulle heightened the dreamlike ambiance. To ensure the character popped against the cool-toned background, photographer Xiao Yu fitted a blue gel on the rim-backlight and used soft light in front to illuminate facial contours, making the textures along the garment's edges remarkably sharp and clear.
The shooting process was quite a test of stamina. The first reclining pose was particularly challenging: to fully showcase the wing headpiece while letting the skirt and leg ribbons stretch outward to emphasize beautiful legs, I had to keep my lower back engaged and elevated, which left my neck and shoulders sore. In the second pose, kneeling and cradling the glowing orb prop, the prop's luminance was very high; direct frontal illumination would have flattened the light and shadow, so I held the orb slightly lower, cupping the bottom with my fingertips so the glow diffused naturally while focusing my gaze softly along its radiant rim. The third pose featured a cutout masquerade mask, heavily restricting my field of view; I could only peek through narrow slits, relying entirely on the photographer's verbal cues to adjust postures. Wearing the mask slowed my footsteps down, requiring advance spatial awareness before turning around.
To capture the fleeting instant of billowing sheer fabric, tossing the skirt and scarves was repeated seven or eight times, smoothing out costume creases after every single take. Stepping barefoot on the plush carpet provided adequate traction, but when shifting or turning over, I made sure to push through the instep to prevent toes from clenching unnaturally. The wig was prone to frizzing from friction during shooting, requiring continuous grooming with combs and styling spray. While the studio temperature wasn't high, bustling around in such heavily layered garments inevitably made me sweat. Seeing the finished photos on camera—especially how the blue-and-white floral scenery and luminous props complemented each other—made all those tedious ribbon adjustments and pose trials feel completely worthwhile.