The photographer stands beside the flower path, adopting an eye-level angle. Utilizing the framing technique, the foreground flowers serve as a frame, emphasizing the flower archway in the background, adding depth to the composition. Additionally, leading lines are employed, with the path guiding the viewer’s gaze into the depths of the scene. A medium telephoto lens is used to blur the background, highlighting the details and colors of the foreground flowers and the flower archway, creating a romantic atmosphere.

1. Travel Tips: 
   ① Chenshan Botanical Garden is quite large, so it’s recommended to allocate a full day for the visit. 
   ② Bring a picnic blanket to rest comfortably anywhere in the garden.
2. Outfit Suggestions: 
   Take off your jacket, as it may not match the surroundings.

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Red Flower Archway

The model sits among the flowers, and the photographer shoots from a slightly elevated angle, with the lens at the same level as the model. Using a framing composition, the flowers naturally form a frame around the subject. A medium focal length lens is used for the shot.

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Take a photo with the yellow honeysuckle flowers.

The model runs along the railing while the photographer captures the scene from a diagonal angle behind her.
Additional tip: Chenshan Botanical Garden is huge, it takes a whole day to explore. You can bring a picnic blanket to rest whenever you need to.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Under the White Wisteria Tree

The photographer uses a medium telephoto lens to compress the space in the image, focusing the viewer’s attention on the details of the model and the wisteria flowers. Natural light spots are allowed to appear in the background, enhancing the soft texture and spring atmosphere of the image.

Additional tips: Wisteria usually blooms from April to May, with a flowering period of about 15-20 days.

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Take a photo with Wisteria

The photographer should stand at a slight angle to the flower wall and use a focal length of about 2 times to capture the entire wall. Try to stand as close to the wall as possible to capture the entire wall of roses, making them look like a waterfall cascading down.

Additional tips:
1. Do not pick the flowers.
2. Chenshan Botanical Garden is huge; it will take a whole day to explore. Bring a picnic blanket for resting whenever you need to.

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Rose Garden Rose Wall

The photographer is about 5 meters away from the pool, standing at one corner of the frame to emphasize the grandeur and solitude of the pool, with a slight overhead angle.
1. Shooting equipment: S5M2 35-150mm.
2. Dress code suggestion: Opt for a simple, vintage, or outdoor style to create contrast with the environment.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Abandoned Puddle

The photographer squats down to shoot the distant bridge, using a zoom of about 3-4 times. The Lindenbergia occupies half of the frame, and to capture the entire bridge, you can shoot from the left side or take a central position.

Additional tips: The Chenshan Botanical Garden is huge, it takes a whole day to explore. You can bring a picnic blanket to rest whenever you need to.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Helenium Bridge

Shooting at eye level, the composition focuses on the subjects and the garden scenery (flowers, trees, water features, and bridges). The subjects and elements of the garden, such as flowers, trees, water features, and bridges, are evenly distributed to create a harmonious visual effect. The subjects' postures, the colors of the flowers, the vitality of the trees, the clarity of the water features, and the outlines of the bridges complement each other, creating a scene that is fresh and natural with a balanced and visually appealing composition. Using a mid-range lens, the subjects' expressions, clothing details, the shapes of the flowers, the lushness of the trees, the texture of the water features, and the structure of the bridges are captured clearly, conveying a visual experience that is fresh, natural, and full of garden charm.

Equipment settings: Canon M50.

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden - Take a photo with the flowers and small bridges.

Photographer: The photographer stands about 3 meters in front of the model.
Model: The model stands on the water pine forest boardwalk, facing away from the photographer, with a focused gaze looking ahead.
Shooting Angle: Use the extension of the boardwalk to enhance the sense of depth.
Shooting Suggestions:
1. Outfit: Recommend a beige/soft brown dress + straw bag, with a linen or cotton material that adds a natural, rustic feel.
2. Equipment: S5M235-150mm
3. Pose: The model stands on the water pine forest boardwalk, facing away from the photographer, with a focused gaze looking ahead.
Composition: The photographer stands about 3 meters in front of the model, using the water pine tree trunks to form a natural frame, and the extension of the boardwalk to enhance the sense of depth.

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Metasequoia Forest Boardwalk

The photographer shoots from a low angle looking up, with the model standing in the center of a sea of flowers. The background includes trees to highlight the layers of the flower field and the straightness of the trees. Use an 85mm lens on a camera or a 3x zoom on a phone to blur the background flowers and emphasize the subject.

Photography Tips:
① Lie down in the larkspur field with trees in the background to capture a side profile with an atmospheric feel.
② Stand under a tree with arms outstretched, and have the photographer step back to use a wide-angle shot to show the integration of the person with the flower field.

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Gate 3, Delphinium