The photographer shoots from a low angle with the lens tilted slightly downward, placing the doll on the left one-third of the frame. The background features the pond and rock garden of the Yu Garden, enhancing the sense of space. Using the rule of thirds, the doll is positioned on the left one-third of the frame, with the right side showing the pond and greenery. This creates a contrast between the subject and the background, highlighting the doll's intricate details. The background elements are also retained to create depth. Properly reducing the exposure avoids overexposure from the bright background, maintaining vibrant and rich colors of the main subject, and enhancing the overall texture of the image. Props for shooting: You can prepare a doll for a scenic photo.

Shanghai Yuyuan Garden - Phoenix Dance and Auspicious Stone Railing

The photographer stands below the building looking up to capture the dragon sculpture in the center of the frame, emphasizing the detailed features of the main subject. The composition includes a background of blue sky and white clouds, with the eaves tiles and window patterns brought into the lower part of the frame, showcasing the layered beauty of the ancient building's roof and eaves. Travel Tips: ① Admission Fee: 30 RMB; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Shanghai Yu Garden - Roof Dragon Shapes and Human Sculptures

Use a level shooting angle with the main orange cartoon character positioned at the right one-third of the frame. Include the subject, foreground water lilies, and background ancient architecture to enhance the depth of the scene. Shoot with a telephoto lens to highlight the details of the subject and its integration with the ancient buildings.

Yuyuan Garden - Carton Character Installations Framed with Traditional Chinese Architecture

The photographer stands on the other side of a pond at a certain distance from the teahouse, shooting at eye level. The rule of thirds is applied, with the sky occupying the top one-third of the frame and the buildings, pond, and other scenery occupying the bottom two-thirds, creating a balanced composition. A wide-angle lens is used to include more environmental elements.

Shanghai Yu Garden - Pai Chalou

The doll is held by the photographer, positioned slightly to the left of the center of the frame, with the camera shooting at eye level, focusing on the details of the doll. The composition uses a foreground placement, where the doll is clearly displayed in the foreground, while the background features blurred garden architecture and water scenery, creating a sense of depth. A 50mm lens or 2x zoom on a phone is used, which is ideal for highlighting the doll's details while blurring the background.

Shanghai Yu Garden - Yu Le Pavilion

Composition: The model stands beside a pillar, The photographer is about 2 meters away, Center composition with the Yuyuan Old Street sign as the background, The model is positioned at the center of the frame. Shooting Tips: ① Outfit: Blue qipao; ② Equipment: R50 15-150mm lens; ③ Weekends are crowded. For the best photos, go on a weekday to avoid the crowds; ④ Use props like a bag or fan to enhance the shots.

Yu Garden Old Street - Plaque and Stone Pillars of Yu Garden Old Street

The model stands next to the installation, and the photographer, positioned 1.5 meters away and slightly lower, frames the upper body of the model. You can turn on the flash if you prefer. The model should be centered in the frame, and you can zoom in to 1.5x on your phone to highlight their beauty.

Yuyuan Garden Mall - Night scenery beside the statue of Pixiu (a mythical beast)

Photo by Yu Garden Old Street - Vintage Balconies and Shop Signs

Yu Garden Old Street - Vintage Balconies and Shop Signs

Photo by Yu Garden Old Street - Arched Mural Wall

Yu Garden Old Street - Arched Mural Wall

Photo by Shanghai Yu Garden - Laojun Hall Courtyard

Shanghai Yu Garden - Laojun Hall Courtyard