The composition blends the figure with the garden setting, placing the subject at the center, with flowers and greenery as the backdrop. Use dynamic candid shots to capture the subject's posture and the flowing skirt, conveying a lively and romantic French country vibe.

Outfit suggestion: A red plaid dress would go well with this setting.

Shanghai Zoo - Flower Beds

The model is wearing a red dress and leaning against a green indoor wall, looking up to one side. The photographer stands at a diagonal front position, keeping the camera level to shoot. Frame composition is used, with the window as the frame, echoing the green plants outside and the indoor figure. At the same time, the rule of thirds is applied, placing the figure in the lower third of the frame. A medium focal length lens is used to clearly display the details of the figure and environment, avoiding noticeable distortion.

Travel Tips: Open daily from 08:00 to 18:30, last entry at 17:00.

Shanghai Zoo - Primate Zoo Green Wall

Photo by Shanghai Zoo - Take a photo with the cylindrical fish tank.

Shanghai Zoo - Take a photo with the cylindrical fish tank.

Photo by Shanghai Zoo - Curved Aquarium

Shanghai Zoo - Curved Aquarium

The model is sitting next to the fish tank, with the photographer in front of her, using a standard lens to capture the model, the fish tank, and the forest in the frame. The model is positioned at the lower right of the image.

Travel Tip: The entrance fee is 40 yuan per person.

Shanghai Zoo - Goldfish Gallery Entrance Aquarium

The photographer stands to the side of the fountain, using an eye-level angle to capture a frame that includes the fountain, greenery, and architecture. By employing a supporting composition, the buildings and plants serve as the background, highlighting the fountain as the main subject and emphasizing its water features, creating a fresh and natural atmosphere.

Shanghai Zoo - Fountain

The photographer shoots from the front of the subject at eye level. The subject’s extended arms, body posture, and the curved outline of the fish tank guide the viewer’s eye between the subject and the aquarium scenery, enhancing the connection between the two.

Travel Tips: Admission: 40 RMB.

Goldfish Promenade - Take a photo with the cylindrical fish tank.

1. Angle: The photographer should choose a level angle, standing at a slight distance from the edge of the flamingo pool to ensure that the width of the frame can accommodate most of the flamingo group.
2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the flamingo group in the lower two-thirds of the frame while utilizing the background trees and cottages to add depth.
3. Lens Focal Length: It is recommended to use a 35mm-50mm focal length on a camera or 1x-2x zoom on a phone, which allows for capturing details while maintaining a balance between the background and the subject.
4. Viewing Range: Include the green plants and the pool in the foreground, and bring in the forest and a misty effect in the background to enhance the ecological atmosphere.

1. Photography Equipment: Use a Fujifilm XT30 camera with a 15-45mm lens.
2. Travel Tips: Try to avoid peak hours; the best times to visit are from 10-11 AM and from 2 PM onwards.

Shanghai Zoo - Flamingo Area for photographing flamingos.

The model is sitting on the white railing of the corridor, hands lightly resting on the railing. The photographer is positioned opposite, framing the shot with the model centered in the middle of the frame, taken at eye level. The background includes the corridor's lattice windows and green plants, while the railing is retained in the foreground to enhance the depth of the environment.

Shanghai Zoo - Long Corridor

The photographer stands in front of the fish tank at a close, eye-level angle, using a focused composition where several goldfish cluster together, forming a visual group that vividly captures the dynamic movement of the school of goldfish and enriches the content of the image.

1. Travel Tips:
① Ticket Prices: Adult tickets are 40 yuan, children and student tickets are 20 yuan.
② Photography Time: Visit in the afternoon on a sunny day for soft, non-glare lighting that allows you to capture the shimmering fish tank.
2. Other Tips: The park is quite large, and it takes about three hours to leisurely explore the entire area. Remember to wear a pair of comfortable shoes.

Shanghai Zoo Goldfish Pavilion - Goldfish in Tanks