[Qingxiao cosplay] Wuthering Waves Qingxiao-Themed Photoshoot

This official Qingxiao cosplay shoot from Wuthering Waves was staged at the TRYX booth during the Dimensional Era GaLa anime convention. Matching Qingxiao's design required immense dedication during costume preparation. The inner layer is a white miniskirt, overlaid with light blue and cyan gradient gossamer, accented by golden embroidery and cyan tassels at the chest and mandarin collar. Putting it on demanded layering and aligning each piece step by step to ensure the sheer fabric draped naturally. The wig featured long straight light blue hair, topped on both sides with sculptural horn or beast-ear accessories. To keep the headpieces firmly in place, the makeup artist utilized numerous bobby pins and hairspray for reinforcement, taking nearly two hours to complete the styling.

For the makeup, to reflect Qingxiao's demeanor, a long-wear, full-coverage liquid foundation was selected as the base. The eye makeup used reddish eyeshadow diffused along the outer corners and lower lash lines, paired with ice-blue contact lenses to soften the edge of the red, lending clarity and translucency to the gaze. For the lower body, white thigh-high stockings with non-slip garter straps were paired with white chunky-heeled Mary Janes. The heel height was noticeable, making walking around the venue and holding poses quite a physical challenge.

Special mention goes to the prop in hand. The blue sword features built-in illumination, and its surface texture is remarkably detailed. Throughout the shoot, I struck various sword-wielding poses guided by the photographer. In the first shot glancing back over the shoulder, sheathing the sword behind my back required precise hand and arm tension. Later, while attempting a swift slashing motion, a crisp 'snap' echoed—I actually snapped the sword in two! Everyone on set burst into laughter, joking about my overwhelming martial power. We had to reinforce it on the fly with tape, which made all subsequent movements much gentler.

The shooting gear consisted of a SONY A7M5 paired with a FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens. Venue lighting was quite chaotic, mingling white spotlights from the booth with ambient mood lights. The photographer, Masaka, skillfully leveraged the wide aperture to blur the background into a clean bokeh, highlighting the subject. The illuminated TRYX sign at the booth cast strong lighting, providing a flattering fill light that enhanced skin translucency.

The expo floor was bustling with people passing by, many pausing to take photos or chat. Shooting in such a setting meant pushing past social awkwardness and immersing myself completely in character. From pose composition to framing, this photo set preserves the authentic atmosphere of the venue. The greatest joy of Anime convention cosplay is briefly stepping into someone else's shoes in the three-dimensional world. Looking at these frozen moments in the photos, all the late nights and sweat spent preparing the outfit feel tangibly rewarding. Resting in a quiet corner of the hall, I was already reviewing the shots on camera, thinking to myself that if I cosplay this character again, I must bring a sturdier prop sword.