1. Positioning: The photographer should stand slightly below and to the side of the model, shooting from a low angle looking up. 2. Composition: Use a combination of close-up and wide shots. Capture the model’s focused expression and actions while selecting a toy, while also showing the full view of the product shelves. 3. Lens Recommendation: A 50mm lens is recommended as it can clearly capture the model’s facial expressions and hand movements, while also including the surrounding environment.

Yangmeizhu Xijie - Old Beijing Rabbit God Store Shelves

1. Photographer's Position: The photographer should stand at eye level with the stall and maintain a moderate distance. 2. Composition Technique: Use the contrast between the bright areas illuminated by lights and the darker surroundings to highlight the stall, drawing attention to the subject. 3. Lens Settings: Use a standard lens with a focal length between 35-50mm to accurately capture the actual size of the stall and the display of goods. Set the aperture between f5.6 and f8 to ensure rich detail. Additional Tips: - Recommended Spots: 1. Old Beijing Bunny: A hidden gem, a well-established cultural and creative store. 2. Qiankun Space: The store offers many creative ceramic items and hand-painted Beijing maps, highly creative and unique. 3. Song Family Calligraphy and Painting: Plenty of vintage items available for photo props. A minimum spend of 10 RMB per person is required for taking photos (you can buy two oranges for 10 RMB).

Yangmeizhu Xijie - Accessory Stalls

Photo by Yangmeizhu Xiejie - Yuhuchun Tea House entrance

Yangmeizhu Xiejie - Yuhuchun Tea House entrance

Photo by Yangmeizhu Xijie - Red Gate

Yangmeizhu Xijie - Red Gate

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer stands directly in front of the model and shoots at eye level. 2. Composition Techniques: ① Use central composition, placing the model in the center of the frame. ② Utilize the rich details in the background to add interest and a sense of daily life, creating an environmental portrait. 3. Lens Usage: Use a standard lens. 1. Travel Tips: The recommended shooting time is 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Try to go in the morning on weekends, as this route has become a bit popular and can get crowded with tourists in the afternoon. 2. Outfit Suggestions: Keep it simple and casual. 3. Other Tips: If you see shared bikes along the way, you can use them for a photo shoot.

Yangmeizhu Xijie - Miscellaneous items by the door

Photo by Yangmeizhu Xijie - Take a photo with the brick wall, doorplate, and lanterns.

Yangmeizhu Xijie - Take a photo with the brick wall, doorplate, and lanterns.

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer shoots at eye level with the model. 2. Composition Method: Use central composition, placing the model in the center of the frame to create a visual focal point. The wooden wall and metal racks in the background serve as a frame to highlight the subject. 3. Lens Settings: Use a standard lens with a focal length between 35-50mm to accurately reproduce the proportions of the person and the scene. Set the aperture between f4 and f5.6 to ensure the subject is sharp while moderately blurring the background to emphasize the person.

Wangfujing's Liangmaozhu Street - Hat Decoration Wall

Photo by Night view of the entrance and interior display of a grocery store on Yangmeizhu Xijie.

Night view of the entrance and interior display of a grocery store on Yangmeizhu Xijie.

1. Angle: The photographer should position themselves slightly closer to the front of the model. 2. Composition: Use both contrasting and central compositions. 3. Lens Recommendation: A standard lens is recommended as it can accurately capture the scene without noticeable distortion.

Yangmeizhu Xijie - Tea House Entrance

1. Shooting Angle: The model is sitting on the steps at the entrance of the hutong, and the photographer should crouch slightly to shoot from the front at eye level with the model. 2. Composition: Use a frame-within-a-frame technique, utilizing the hutong doorway and couplets to form the boundaries of the image, highlighting the subject and adding a sense of traditional culture. 3. Lens Focal Length: It is recommended to use a 50mm lens (camera) or a 2x zoom (phone), to avoid overcrowding the frame and to emphasize the integration of the subject with the environment. Travel Tips: No admission ticket is required.

Yangmeizhu Xijie - the mixed courtyard residences on both sides of the alleyway.