[Changli Cosplay] Wuthering Waves Coastline: An Encounter Between Pink-and-White and the Sea Breeze

Shooting this swimsuit cosplay look at the beach, I was actually quite worried about the weather and environment before setting off. After arriving at the site, I found that the lighting conditions that day were ideal—not the particularly harsh direct sunlight, but slightly hazy, which happened to tone down the large areas of light, thin yarn sections in the costume, making the texture of the overall frame look softer and more unified.

The costume itself is dominated by pink-white and coral red tones. The halter neck structure of the upper body and the exposed skin design of the back look very refreshing against the beach background. The semi-transparent tulle cape is actually the soul of the entire look. The sea breeze was very strong during the shoot, so we needed to catch the exact moment the wind picked up to snap the flying gauze skirt while simultaneously ensuring that the bangs and long hair weren't blown into too much of a mess. This was a true test of shutter capture timing and on-the-spot movement control.

Standing the long staff prop up on the sandy ground was actually quite exhausting because the sand was too soft. We had to rely on the photographer to constantly adjust the camera position to find angles, or have an assistant slightly support the bottom while I performed the actions, to ensure it appeared in a perfectly upright state. However, this red-and-gold colored long staff served as a visual anchor in the entire composition, indeed playing a great balancing role, preventing the image from looking too weightless due to the large amount of light-colored thin yarn.

When shooting these few sets of photos, we specifically paired them with a transparent inflatable sofa and some simple beach cloths to create a more vacation-like and relaxed atmosphere. In comparison, the sideways looking-back posture of kneeling by the waves while holding the long staff offered more of a contrast, perfectly showcasing the character's cool and tense side.

It must be mentioned that hair blown by the sea breeze is a real test for post-processing. In reality, there were many flyaways in front of my face during the shoot, and straight-on shots often had a lot of obstructions. Therefore, we opted for more compositions featuring semi-sideways looking-back, side-kneeling, and low-angle shots. This not only utilized the line extension of the long hair and cape but also avoided the distraction of messy hair strands at the center of the face, allowing the visual focus to concentrate better on the eyes, clothing, and props, making the frame cleaner and sharper.

The golden anklets and neck ornaments reflected a faint luster under natural light, blending seamlessly with the soft, delicate sand. Regarding the makeup for this look, I abandoned overly brilliant colors, choosing low-saturation fleshy pink tones for the lips and eyeshadow, with a slightly elongated treatment at the outer corners of the eyes to make the gaze look more extended and full of storytelling.

During breaks in the shoot, we also walked back and forth near the reefs to find inspiration. Although stepping barefoot on the sand and small stones caused a tiny bit of discomfort, looking at the line where the sea meets the sky, listening to the sound of rolling waves, and feeling the sea breeze brush past my cheeks made me still feel this beach photography was completely worth it.

I am personally very satisfied with the final outcoming results. This costume can easily look flimsy in dark places, but in a bright and open environment like the beach, the breathable light yarn material instead appears extremely lightweight and elegant, restoring the character's own ethereal temperament. I plan to pick a few more to edit and add some close-up shots. Although the filming process at the beach was tough, the atmosphere gained in the final photoset was indeed a major plus.