The photographer stands directly in front of the subject at eye level, creating a natural and friendly visual experience. The model gently holds a flower branch, letting her hands hang naturally, with a soft posture that forms a warm interaction with the environment. The subject is placed at the center of the frame, with hydrangeas surrounding her as a complementary element, highlighting the main subject. A medium-telephoto lens is used to compress the depth of field, emphasizing the details of the subject and the hydrangeas.

1. Travel Tips:
① Admission Fees: Adult tickets cost 60 RMB, 50 RMB for ages 60-64, free for ages 65 and above, 48 RMB for veterans, and 30 RMB for students. Tickets can be booked through the official mini-program.
② Opening Hours: March 1 to October 31, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; November 1 to February 29 (28), 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

2. Dressing Suggestions: A white dress pairs well with hydrangeas for a harmonious look.

3. Additional Tips: The parking lot at Gate 1 of Chenshan Botanical Garden costs 5 RMB per hour, with a maximum of 40 RMB.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Taking a photo with Hydrangea trees

The photographer positioned slightly to the right side of the path, using a standard lens and eye-level angle, employing leading lines composition with the path as the leading line to enhance depth. The plants on both sides, varying in height, create contrast and add layers to the scene.

Travel Tips: You can book tickets and select your entry time online. The ticket price is $60 per person, with free admission for children under 1.3 meters or 6 years old. The opening hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Small Path in the Tropical Exhibition Greenhouse

The model stands under a cherry blossom tree, with the photographer shooting slightly from below, the perspective starting from the model’s chest level and moving upwards, highlighting the hands and the blooming cherry blossoms in the background. Use a centered composition, placing the model’s hands in the center of the foreground, with the background filled with cherry blossom trees to emphasize the depth and layers of the image. Pose: The model extends their hand towards the camera, wearing a bracelet, creating a visual guide that showcases hand details and sets the mood. Travel tip: This shot is best taken on a sunny day with good lighting.

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Cherry Blossom Avenue

The model is seated on a bench under a cherry blossom tree, while the photographer shoots from a side-over angle. Employing a frame-within-a-frame composition, the branches of the cherry blossoms form a natural frame around the subject, drawing the viewer's focus. A medium telephoto lens is used.

Travel Tips: The garden is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The entrance fee is 60 yuan, and tickets can be purchased in advance on the official platform of Chenshan Botanical Garden.

Additional Tips: It's recommended to avoid shooting during midday when the light is harsh. Choosing softer light conditions in the early morning or late afternoon will yield better results.

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Cherry Blossoms and Teddy Bear Chair Photo

1. Positioning: The model stands inside the phone booth, while the photographer stands outside the phone booth at a slightly lower position, using a slight upward angle to emphasize the spatial relationship between the model and the phone booth.
2. Composition: Frame-within-a-frame composition, using the window grid lines of the phone booth to create a frame, adding depth to the image and naturally incorporating the cherry blossom background.
3. Lens Recommendation: It is recommended to use a 24mm lens on a camera or the 1x zoom on a phone to maintain a complete view of the phone booth and the background.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Group Photo Inside a Phone Booth

Shot from a top-down perspective, with various flowers as the main subjects. In terms of composition, different types and colors of flowers intertwine, creating a rich visual layering that evokes a sense of blooming beauty. Using an 18mm lens, aperture F8, shutter speed 1/80s, and ISO100, the camera captures the diverse shapes, color details, and overall lushness of the flowers, conveying a vibrant and natural visual experience. Shooting equipment: Canon EOS 80D.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Flower Night View

The photographer uses a slightly downward angle, with the model positioned slightly to the left of center. The foreground includes a blurred patch of grass, while the midground remains in focus, adding depth to the image. The model sits sideways, resting one cheek on her hand and holding a round fan with the other, creating a gentle and natural pose. The setting includes a lush background of grass, highlighting the classical atmosphere and the harmonious blend of the subject with the environment. 

1. Shooting Pose: The model stands naturally and looks to the side.
2. Styling Suggestions: A light-colored long dress is recommended.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Reeds

Use a low angle shot, positioning the camera close to the ground to blur the foreground flowers and enhance the depth of the image, creating a sense of visual depth. The background should primarily be a clear blue sky, which provides a clean and simple backdrop that contrasts brightly with the model's white dress. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the environment and highlight the harmony between the model and nature.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Take a photo with Red Flowering Currant

The photographer uses a level angle, with the model positioned slightly above the center of the frame. The natural path and flower distribution in the flower field guide the viewer's focus to the model. The composition includes close-up flowers, the model, and the grass, as well as background trees and hills, adding depth to the scene. The model is holding an item and walking sideways with a natural motion. A standard focal length is recommended for this shot.

Travel Tip: Admission is 60 RMB per person.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Take a picture with the sea of flowers and green plants in the Rock Garden.

The photographer stands at a slight angle in front of the subject, from a lower position, using a level shooting angle. Employing the rule of thirds, the frame is divided horizontally into three equal parts, with the cherry blossom tree positioned in the upper half of the frame and the subject placed at the right one-third, creating a balanced composition. A medium telephoto lens is used, compressing the space to highlight the subject and the details of the cherry blossom tree.

1. Equipment Settings: Use a Sony a7m4 camera with a Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN or Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 lens, shutter speed 1000-8000, aperture f1.4-2.8, ISO 100, white balance set to Auto (AWB) or Daylight.
2. Post-Processing: Use PT Filters to adjust Shadows -2, Saturation +1.
3. Props: Bring a transparent umbrella, books, or other small props for more natural interaction shots.
4. Travel Tips:
   - Admission: Adults 60 RMB.
   - Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
   - Best Shooting Time: Early morning or evening, when the light is soft, giving the cherry blossoms a golden glow, creating a natural and atmospheric effect for both subjects and scenery.
5. Outfit Suggestions: Light-colored outfits are highly recommended, such as a white dress or a light blue shirt, which are gentle and fresh, complementing the cherry blossoms beautifully.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Taking a photo with cherry blossoms on the lawn and behind benches.