The model stands in front of a traditional Chinese gate, highlighting the gate and focusing the background on the gate and its surrounding wall details, avoiding cluttered elements for a clean and elegant look. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens to emphasize the model and the intricate texture of the Chinese architecture. The model can hold a fan lightly, stand naturally with a poised posture, adding a classical charm to the scene and enhancing the interaction with the setting. Softly blurred foreground foliage can be used to add depth and atmosphere. 1. Pose: The model can stand in front of the gate, holding an open fan, slightly turning the body, and looking downwards. 2. Admission: The park is free and does not require a ticket. 3. Props: A fan can be prepared as a shooting prop. 4. Outfit Suggestions: It is recommended to wear a solid-colored qipao for a simple and elegant look.

Zizhuyuan in Beijing - Take a photo with the gray-tiled, white-walled entrance featuring deep red animal-head door knockers.

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Zizhuyuan Lotus Ferry

The model stands under the wisteria, with the photographer positioned to the side of the model, shooting at eye level to include both the model and the wisteria and green pavilion in the background. The composition is centered, with the model positioned in the center of the frame. A medium focal length lens is used to ensure that the background elements, such as the wisteria and the pavilion, are not overly blurred. 1. Posing Suggestions: ① Stand sideways with one hand resting on a wisteria branch, allowing the flowers to naturally drape near your face. ② Sit on a stone bench and look up at the wisteria to capture a sense of being surrounded by a sea of flowers. ③ Wear a light-colored dress and twirl around, capturing the dress and wisteria together in the frame. ④ Use the wisteria as a foreground blur and focus on a close-up of the model's upper body. 2. Travel Tips: Admission to Purple Bamboo Park is free, and no reservation is required. 3. Props: A round fan or oil paper umbrella. 4. Outfit Suggestions: Light colors, such as white, light purple, and light blue, work best, or you can wear a traditional Hanfu or cheongsam.

Zizhuyuan Park - Wisteria

The model stands in front of a plain wall, close to a cloud-shaped cut-out window on the right. The photographer shoots from a slightly low angle, placing the model slightly to the left of the center of the frame. The cut-out window on the right acts as a supporting element, balancing the composition and enhancing the Chinese atmosphere. Outfit suggestion: It is recommended to wear a cheongsam.

Zizhuyuan Park - Take a photo with the cloud-shaped openwork windows.

Shooting Tips: The model sits on the bench while the photographer stands in front of the bench to capture a shot of the model, the flower window, and the bench in the same frame. Posing: The model sits sideways on the bench with their back to the photographer, holding a folding fan in one hand and resting the other hand on the bench, looking at the camera. They can also look down at the ground.

Zizhuyuan Park - Green Floral Window Wall

Photography Tips: The model stands behind the window, and the photographer stands in the corridor in front of the window to capture a photo of both the model and the window. Posing Suggestions: The model can hold a folding fan and stand in front of the window, looking down at the ground or directly at the camera.

Zizhuyuan Park - Framed Patterned Windows

Photography Tips: Have the model stand in the center of the door frame, and the photographer should position themselves on the small bridge in front of the model to capture a group shot of the model, the door frame, and the red lanterns above. Poses: The model can hold a folding fan and lean against the door. They can look down to the side or directly at the camera.

Zizhuyuan Park - Square Doorway with Red Lanterns

The model is seated on a bench in a traditional Chinese building, while the photographer stands at a side-front position. Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the model is framed by the building’s windows and doors and the greenery in the foreground, placing her at the center of the shot. A wide-angle lens or a 50mm focal length is recommended to capture the model in the middle of the corridor, creating a stark contrast between the figure and the architecture to highlight the harmony between the model and the traditional Chinese building. Props: The lighting here is quite dim, so use a large aperture or a reflector.

Zizhuyuan Park - Chengbi Mountain House Long Corridor

Photography Tips: The model stands in front of the door, and the photographer shoots from directly in front to capture both the door frame and the model in the photo. Poses: The model can hold a folding fan and look up at the sky, or look directly at the camera.

Zizhuyuan Park - White Wall Square Frame Gate

Photography Tips: The model stands behind the window, and the photographer stands in front of the window to capture both the model and the window in the frame. Posing Suggestions: The model can hold a fan and look at the camera, or stand sideways and look into the distance.

Zizhuyuan Park - Fan-shaped Wall Opening