[Cartethyia Cosplay] Wuthering Waves Elf girl photoshoot under light and shadow

When shooting this Cartethyia photoshoot, what took the most effort was that transparent gauze cape. To achieve that lightweight yet sacred, flowy effect from the game on camera, the photographer brought a blower, and just adjusting the wind power and angle took almost half an hour. Actually, this costume has an extremely large number of details; the inner black dress has a very slim cut, and the material was chosen with a slight sheen so it wouldn't look rigid under the harsh light of the church. The black choker around the neck paired with the golden metal buckle has an amazing texture. The edges of the semi-transparent light gauze draped over the shoulders and arms are printed with golden starlight patterns, which can fly up with even a tiny bit of wind, but also tangle around the arms very easily, requiring the assistant to help smooth it out after every single pose.

To restore the character's aloof feeling, I chose a cool-toned platinum-blonde color for the wig. The wig stylist spent a full three days trimming the bangs and sideburns, and the fluffiness on top of the head had to be just right without making the head look too big. The blue vine hair accessory I wore was made of UV resin and shrink plastic; although exquisite and pretty, it required several bobby pins crossing to fix it securely in the hair. The prop weapon is a long-handled fantasy-style sword, with a platinum base paired with blue gems and gold patterns. The physical object is extremely gorgeous, but its weight cannot be underestimated—holding it up for too long really makes your arms very sore. Because of the elf ears in the character design, I specially custom-ordered simulation silicone elf ears. Before wearing them, I had to use specialized glue to bond them, and apply foundation on the edges to blend them in. Once attached, I didn't dare turn my head too sharply for fear of revealing the seams or falling off.

The shooting location for the day was a church setting with stained glass windows, paired with a large area of arranged blue-and-white flower seas all around. When the sunlight filtered through, there was truly a dreamy light-and-shadow feel. To capture that slightly broken yet resilient expression, I walked up and down the stairs dozens of times, just to capture the most perfect instant when the skirt hem and light gauze flew up. In that final photo of sitting on the ground hugging my knees, to showcase a state where fragility and firmness coexist, I tried several hand postures to find the most natural feeling. This time, instead of wearing regular high heels, I chose transparent high-heeled sandals paired with a silver vine anklet around the ankle, making the legs look longer overall and staying closer to the elf setting. I specifically communicated with the post-processing editor to shift the tone of the entire photoshoot toward a cyan-blue tint, fitting the slightly fateful atmosphere of falling into the abyss. Although the process was tedious and tiring, seeing every single detail perfectly presented in light and shadow, that sense of accomplishment is something only those who have completed a shoot can understand.