The photographer is about 10 meters away from the model, shooting at eye level, with the model positioned in the light. The camera angle is slightly to the right to avoid a单调 background. Use framing composition, incorporating stairs and trees to create depth in the image. Include the full view of the stairs as the main subject, add the layers of tree shadows in the background, and blur the foreground branches to enhance the sense of space. Shoot with a 50mm lens on a camera or 2x zoom on a phone to highlight the model’s interaction with the environment.

1. Shooting Equipment: Sony A7M4.
2. Posing Suggestions: The model can wear a dress, twirl and walk in the light, feeling the sunlight, which will produce great photos.
3. Travel Tips: The best time for shooting is in the early morning or evening when the light is soft.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Stairs

The model stands sideways near the flower wall, with her right hand naturally raised to touch the flower branch. The photographer shoots from a slight overhead angle to highlight the interaction between the model and the flower wall. The model is positioned on the left side of the frame, with the flower wall occupying the right side, creating a balanced visual composition.

Pose: The model gently touches the flower branch, with her body slightly turned, exuding a natural and graceful posture, enhancing the mood and storytelling in the photo.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - White Roses

The photographer squats to shoot from slightly below the flowers, enhancing the depth and three-dimensionality of the image. Using the rule of thirds, the pink flower cluster is placed in the background, occupying two-thirds of the upper part of the frame, while the white rose occupies the lower one-third, emphasizing the layers.

Shooting Time: It's recommended to choose a sunny day for good lighting and better results.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Entrance 4, Rose and Hyacinth Flowerbeds

The photographer should position themselves about 5 meters away from the model for a level shot, using pine branches as the foreground, with roughly equal space above and below the model’s head and feet. 

Pose suggestion: The model should stand by the water, and can wear a Hanfu, a dress, or dark-colored clothing for a better match. 

Equipment suggestion: A smartphone can be used; this photo was taken with a Sony A7M4. 

Shooting time suggestion: Early morning on a weekday.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Lakeside Stone Terrace

The photographer is shooting the corridor at a level angle, keeping the camera height aligned with the railing and positioning it close to the railing to minimize distracting backgrounds. Using a frame-within-a-frame technique, the railing and plants form a natural frame, highlighting the layers of the flowers and the corridor. It is recommended to use a 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a smartphone to avoid wide-angle distortion and emphasize the subject.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - White Rose Corridor

The model is sitting on a bench, slightly turned towards the photographer. The photographer is about 3 meters away, using a level shot with the camera positioned slightly lower, at the model’s waist level, to enhance a natural feel. The rule of thirds is applied, placing the model on the left one-third of the frame, while using trees on the right side to balance the composition. It is recommended to use an 85mm lens on a camera or the 2.5x zoom on a phone to compress the space, making the background trees appear more compact and emphasizing the model as the main subject.

1. Equipment: Sony A7M4.
2. Pose: Sitting on a bench reading a newspaper or a book.
3. Timing: Morning or evening is best for shooting, when the light is soft.
4. Outfit Suggestion: French vintage style.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Forest Bench

From the photographer's perspective, crouch down to get close to the tulip beds, with the model lying down facing away from the camera, creating a natural viewpoint and sense of depth. Use a foreground blurring technique, with tulips in the foreground and the model positioned at the upper third of the frame to enhance the depth of the image. Use a standard lens.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Take a photo with the tulip sea.

The photographer is positioned slightly in front of and to the side of the stairs, shooting from a low angle. The lines of the stairs and the direction of the walkway serve as leading lines, while the surrounding trees and the structure of the walkway frame the scene naturally. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to include the nearby stairs and distant trees, enhancing the spatial depth of the image.

Travel Tips:
① Admission: Free and no reservation required;
② Best shooting time: 2-4 PM, when the light is ideal.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Green Staircase Behind the Plant Building

The model kneels in the center of a blue flower field. The photographer selects a level shooting angle, with the camera height aligned with the model’s eye level, avoiding a top-down shot that would compress the depth of field. The composition employs the rule of thirds, placing the model at the right one-third of the frame, using a medium focal length lens.

Style suggestion: It's recommended to choose light-colored clothing to complement the flower field setting.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Take a Picture with the Ixia Flower Sea

The model stands with her back to the photographer, who is about 4 meters away, shooting at eye level to ensure that both the yellow and white honeysuckle are in the frame, with the model positioned at the left one-third of the image. The background should include the white honeysuckle arbor. It is recommended to use a 35mm lens on a camera or the 1x zoom on a phone to capture both the environment and the subject clearly.

1. Pose Suggestions: The model can run or walk towards the arbor while turning her head slightly to show her profile. The photographer should capture the moment.
2. Travel Tips: No admission fee is required. It is recommended to enter early in the morning, as the place gets crowded with people taking photos by 10 a.m.
3. Outfit Suggestions: Recommend a skirt or a light-colored dress, paired with a straw hat for the best photo results.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Osmanthus fragrans and White Osmanthus in the Same Frame