Photographer takes a top-down shot with the model sitting on a wooden low platform at the entrance of the shop, centrally located in the frame with hands lightly placed on knees, in a natural posture. The composition includes the foreground with green plants and wooden stools, and retains the background's window decorations and "Welcome Crystal" neon sign, enhancing the sense of depth and showcasing the warm atmosphere of the alley shop and the comfortable interaction between the person and the setting. Travel Tips: Entrance fee is free.

Wudaoying Hutong - Take a photo with the green plants and wooden display stands at the jewelry exhibition counter.

The photographer stands at the side front of the subject, using a flat perspective, and employs a foreground composition technique, with the person and the bouquet of flowers in their hands as the foreground, incorporating the traditionally styled architecture into the frame, creating a street scene atmosphere full of life and artistic sense. Admission Price: Free.

Wudaoying Hutong - Street in front of the Abrupt Wealth Red Banner

The model stands on the steps in front of the shop, positioned on the left side of the frame, with the right side left blank to include vines and a bicycle, adding depth and liveliness to the scene. The shooting angle is a low-angle shot, highlighting the vintage texture of the shop's exterior wall. Keeping some details of the shop's name and the vine elements enriches and naturalizes the image. The model's arm is posed in a heart shape, with a relaxed and lively gesture, further adding emotion and interest to the picture. Additional experience: Wu Dao Ying Hutong is an approximately 600-meter-long old alley with many artistic and trendy shops, independent designer handmade stores, retro vintage stores, and cafes. In the evening, there are also bars and live music venues.

Take a photo with the exterior wall of store number 35 in Wudaoying Hutong, Beijing.

Photo by Wudaoying Hutong - Photographing the "Jing Zhao Yin" Character Wall

Wudaoying Hutong - Photographing the "Jing Zhao Yin" Character Wall

The photographer is positioned in front of the model, slightly looking down, using a centered composition with the model in the center of the frame to highlight the interaction between the subject and the background. The background graffiti wall is blurred to retain the sense of the colorful wall environment without stealing the spotlight. 1. Equipment settings: Fuji XS10, NC filter. 2. Pose suggestions: Can sit on the steps, holding the cheeks with both hands and naturally smiling, with a friendly demeanor. 3. Travel tips: ① Admission fee: No admission fee required; ② Photography time: 8:00-17:00. 4. Outfit recommendations: A white T-shirt paired with a Japanese-style plaid skirt.

Wudaoying Hutong - Take a photo with the rainbow graffiti wall and steps.

The photographer stands in front of the store at eye level, capturing the exterior and display scenery. The composition places the main body of the store in the center of the frame, with the upper and lower window displays creating a visual hierarchy. Travel tips: It is recommended to travel on a sunny day for better photos.

53 Wudaoying Hutong - Storefront Scenery

The camera is positioned directly in front of the store, at the same height as the store's entrance, capturing the scene using the central composition method, placing the main body of the store at the center of the frame. A standard lens is used to present the true scene proportion and to restore the details of the building's exterior.

Wudaoying Hutong - Zhaofu Canteen Entrance

Capture from a level perspective, focusing on people and the vintage-style shop (brick walls, glass windows, indoor greenery arrangements) as the main elements of the scene. The characters are dressed in brightly colored clothing, becoming the visual focus of the image. The background elements such as doors, windows, and greenery enrich the content of the picture, creating a balanced composition imbued with a sense of daily life and a retro charm. Using a standard lens to clearly capture the expressions, clothing details of the people, as well as the architectural details and interior furnishings of the shop, conveys a scene filled with a retro atmosphere and a leisurely ambiance. Outfit suggestion: Vintage-style attire is recommended.

Wudaoying Hutong - Take a Photo with the Floral Display Window

Use a framing composition with the red door frame as a natural frame, and place the model in the center of the frame. Shoot from a flat angle, capturing the red door's golden border, bronze door knocker, and dark doorway background. Include red flowers in the foreground and blur them to enhance the depth of the image. Pose: The model should stand with hands in pockets, looking down and smiling, maintaining a relaxed and natural posture.

Wudaoying Hutong - Red Gate

Capture from a flat perspective, with the shop's entrance decorations (green plants, flowers, vintage furnishings) as the main elements. The vibrant flowers contrast with the retro blue-green wooden structure, and the display inside the glass door enriches the composition. The overall framing is balanced and filled with aesthetic and artistic atmosphere of life. Use a standard lens to clearly capture the colors of the flowers, the texture of the wooden structure, and the details of the display inside the glass door, conveying a scene with a fresh artistic and life quality visual experience. Best time for photography: Recommended to visit in the early morning or evening when the lighting is good for better shots.

Wudaoying Hutong - photograph the flower basket between two shops