Photo by Chenshan Botanical Garden - Rose Garden Maze Exit

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Rose Garden Maze Exit

The photographer stands about 2-3 meters to the left front of the subject, shooting from a low angle to capture the cherry blossom branches naturally framing the person. Use a 50mm or 85mm lens, or the 2x zoom on a smartphone to create a springtime atmosphere.

1. **Posing Tips**: Stand among the flowers, sit on the grass, play with your hair, glance back casually, and interact with the flowers. Go for playful and exaggerated movements like running, raising your arms, and kicking your legs.
2. **Props**: A clear umbrella, a straw hat, or a bamboo basket are all great choices.
3. **Travel Tips**: 
   - **Admission Fee**: 60 RMB per person.
   - **Best Time to Shoot**: If possible, arrive right when the gates open at 8:00 AM on weekdays to enjoy crowd-free scenes and capture wide-angle shots.
4. **Outfit Suggestions**: With the cherry blossoms in pink and white and the lush green grass, it's best to wear pink, black, or dark blue to stand out.
5. **Additional Tips**: It has been quite windy recently, and petals are already scattered on the ground. This weekend is the best time for viewing, so don't miss out!

Chenshan Botanical Garden - In front of the Cherry Blossom Mini Train

The photographer should stand slightly behind and to the left of the flower wall, shooting at about 2x focal length. This position helps capture the entire right side of the flower wall, making the flowers and plants look like a waterfall cascading down. Make sure the flowers on the left are also in the frame.

1. Posing Suggestions: The model can stand beside the flowers, looking at them or smelling them, engaging with the flowers. A side profile shot without looking at the camera can create a more atmospheric feel.
2. Additional Tips:
① As one of the top gardens in Shanghai, Chenshan Plant Garden has excellent management, whether it’s guiding visitors or maintaining the flowers and plants. Each season offers a unique experience.
② Chenshan Plant Garden is huge! It takes a full day to explore, so consider bringing a picnic blanket for rest stops.
③ Important! Do not pick the flowers.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Rose Garden Maze

The photographer crouches down to capture the distant Chinese lily, with a zoom of about 3-4 times. The Chinese lily takes up the top half of the frame, while tulips are used in the foreground to create a blurred effect.

Other tips:
1. Be careful not to step on the flowers.
2. As a top attraction in Shanghai, Chenshan Botanical Garden is very well-managed, whether it's the guidance of routes or the care of the plants. You can visit in different seasons to experience the unique charm of Chenshan.
3. Chenshan Botanical Garden is very large and requires a full day to explore. Bring a picnic blanket for resting whenever you need to.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Delphinium Tulip Sea

The photographer stands slightly to the side and at a distance from the subject. In terms of composition, leading lines are used, with the lines on the ground and the arranged sightseeing cars forming leading lines that guide the viewer’s gaze toward the subject. Additionally, depth of field is utilized, with the foreground subject in sharp focus while the background sightseeing cars and trees are blurred, highlighting the main subject. A medium telephoto lens is used to compress the space and create a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Travel Tip: The ticket price is 60 RMB per person, with student tickets at half price.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Mini Train

The photographer squats halfway, keeping the camera position below the height of the flower bed, and shoots the distant bridge and flower fields at eye level, being careful not to step on the plants. Use the rule of thirds for composition, with the campanula and lupine occupying the lower part of the frame, and the bridge and distant trees in the upper part, adding depth to the image. For lens focal length, it is recommended to use 70mm-100mm on a camera or 3x-4x zoom on a phone, to appropriately compress the space and emphasize the contrast between the bridge and the flower fields.

Travel Tips:
① Admission Fee: 60 RMB;
② Operating Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Lupine and Bridge

The photographer stands slightly to the side and at a moderate distance from the model, maintaining roughly the same eye level. Using a standard lens and a straight-on angle, capture both the model and the large wall of camellias in the frame.

Travel Tip: It’s recommended to visit on a weekday when there are fewer people, making it easier to get good shots.

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Tea Plum Wall at Gate One

The photographer stands at the exit, waiting for the model to slide down, and starts recording the video to capture the entire sliding process, then takes screenshots.
Using a camera is better for capturing clear and lively images of sliding down the slide.

Since you can't linger at the slide entrance, it's recommended that your friends record videos at the exit. You can capture some fun moments as you slide down. Remember to keep smiling!

Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Green Slide

Photo by Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Strawstack Area

Chen Mountain Botanical Garden - Strawstack Area

The model is sitting on the lawn, leaning back, close to the flowers. There is a black safety line here; please do not cross it when taking photos, but you can lean against it. The photographer should crouch halfway at the edge of the lawn, keeping the camera level with the tulips for a flat shot of the model and the background of tulips and weeping willows. Note: Do not step on the flowers.

1. Photography Pose: The model should rest her hands on her cheeks, gazing slightly into the distance, with a natural and relaxed posture. Wearing a white dress that harmonizes with the floral environment, creating a fresh and airy atmosphere.
2. Additional Tips: As one of the top attractions in Shanghai Botanical Garden, the management of Chenshan Botanical Garden is truly excellent, whether it's in terms of route guidance or flower maintenance. Each season offers a different experience at Chenshan. The garden is huge and requires a full day to explore, so consider bringing a picnic blanket for rest breaks.

Chenshan Botanical Garden - Tulips and Salix caprea