The photographer captures the model from a high angle, with the model curling up and lying on her side in the grass, hands gently cradling her head, in a natural and relaxed pose. The composition uses a shallow depth of field to blur the roses in the lower left foreground, enhancing the sense of depth. The mid-ground highlights the contrast between the white dress and the green grass, while the background features dense flower bushes and trees.

1. Equipment Settings: Canon camera settings, White Balance: 5000K, Intensity: +1, Detail: +3, Saturation: +1, Threshold: +2, White Balance Balance: B1G1, Picture Style: Portrait, Contrast: -1, Tone: +2.
2. Posing Tips: When lying on your side, let your arms hang naturally, with a book or a straw hat partially covering your face to create a sense of mystery, and allow the breeze to gently tousle your hair.
3. Outfit Suggestions: Wear a light-colored dress.
4. Additional Tips: When in nature, be sure to bring bug spray to keep mosquitoes and other insects at bay.

National Botanical Garden - Rose Bushes at Southeast Gate

The photographer is positioned at the back, shooting from an eye-level angle. In terms of composition, leading lines are used, with the winding stone path serving as the leading line, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the person walking in the distance. Meanwhile, vertical lines are employed, with the bamboo stalks arranged vertically, enhancing the depth and spatial feeling of the image.

Travel Tips:
- Entrance Fee: 5 yuan for adults.
- Opening Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM in summer, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM in winter.
- Best Time for Photography: 2:00 PM.

National Botanical Garden - Ji Xiu Garden

Stand slightly to the side of the stairs and take the shot at a flat angle, placing the delicate flower at the golden ratio point in the frame. Use a medium telephoto lens to blur the green background, highlighting the intricate, pink-and-white blossoms. The wooden texture of the building subtly frames the scene, like a custom-made frame by nature, capturing this moment of gentleness and beauty.

Equipment: Fuji X-H2
Additional Tips: I recommend shooting between 3 and 4 PM, when the light is soft and can give the flowers a warm, smooth texture, resulting in a beautiful and dreamy effect.

National Botanical Garden - Coral Bells

Photo by Campsis grandiflora at the Botanical Garden

Campsis grandiflora at the Botanical Garden

 Shoot with a standard focal length lens, maintaining a top-down angle, and ensure that the main subject, the flowers on the water, is centered in the frame to highlight their details and vivid colors. For composition, you can use the lotus leaves in the foreground to create a natural frame, enhancing the depth and visual focus of the image.

Travel Tips: It’s recommended to go out on a sunny day for better shooting results. Choose to shoot when the sun is out to emphasize the contrast of light and shadow on the flowers, adding visual impact to the photo.

National Botanical Garden - South Garden Greenhouse Lotus

The photographer shoots from a level position in front of the scene, placing the white wooden cabin at the center of the frame, surrounded by abundant flowers and lush greenery, highlighting the main subject. Using a wide-angle lens, more flowers, greenery, and details of the cabin are included in the shot.

Travel Tips: The full-price ticket is 50 yuan, and the student ticket is half price at 25 yuan.

National Botanical Garden - White Wooden House

Use leading lines in your composition, utilizing the roof beams and floor lines of the greenhouse to guide the viewer's eye towards the central door, enhancing depth. Position yourself in the center, facing the greenhouse corridor for a level shot.

Additional Tips: Avoid visiting on holidays and opt for weekdays instead.

Beijing National Botanical Garden - South Garden Exhibition Greenhouse

The model stands close to a hydrangea tree, with the photographer capturing the shot to enhance the three-dimensional feel of the image using a centered composition. The model is positioned slightly right of center to highlight the subject. The photos are taken with a 24mm lens on a camera or 1x on a phone, balancing the focus on the subject and the hydrangea background to create a natural and fresh atmosphere.

1. Pose: Stand sideways, hold the flowers, and look back with a smile to avoid stiff tourist photos.
2. Outfit Suggestions:
① White long dress + straw bag (for a fresh look);
② Light blue/yellow shirt + denim skirt (for a striking color contrast).
3. Other Tips: Stand with your back to the sun, set the camera to spot metering to lock the exposure on your face, avoiding half-shaded faces. The assistant should crouch low to make legs look longer and avoid crowds.

National Botanic Garden - Hydrangea Wall

The photographer shoots from a frontal, eye-level angle using foreground composition, with surrounding plant branches and leaves as the foreground, and the person positioned at the center of the frame. A standard lens is used.

1. Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored clothing or a dress is recommended for better photo results.
2. Additional Tips: Bring mosquito repellent to avoid mosquito bites.

National Botanical Garden South Garden - Water Lily Pond

The model is sitting on the grass to the left front of the flower bed, and the photographer is standing 4-5 meters in front of the model, taking a frontal shot of the flower bed avenue with the model slightly to the left to avoid blocking the view of the flower bed.

1. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XH2S, 16-50mm lens.
2. Pose:
The model is sitting sideways on the grass, with both hands supporting behind her, one hand resting on the knee, looking forward.
3. Travel Tips:
Admission: 5 RMB per person, Open Hours: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Beijing National Botanical Garden - Next to the Rose Garden