The photographer stands slightly lower in the front, taking a brick wall as the background and using a close-up composition to highlight the subject. A medium focal length lens is used to clearly display the subject's expressions and details such as the banner in their hands. 1. Shooting suggestion: It is recommended to shoot between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to utilize backlighting to create a glowing hair effect. 2. Dressing suggestion: a. Retro style: Traditional clothing such as cheongsams and Zhongshan suits; b. Artistic style: Simple dresses or shirts paired with jeans. 3. Shooting props: Props like vintage oil paper umbrellas, traditional Beijing birdcages, or coffee and books can be used to enrich the visual layers and showcase personality and temperament.

Black Sesame Hutong - Walls

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Hei Zhima Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands slightly lower in the front, taking a brick wall as the background and using a close-up composition to highlight the subject. A medium focal length lens is used to clearly display the subject's expressions and details such as the banner in their hands. 1. Shooting suggestion: It is recommended to shoot between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to utilize backlighting to create a glowing hair effect. 2. Dressing suggestion: a. Retro style: Traditional clothing such as cheongsams and Zhongshan suits; b. Artistic style: Simple dresses or shirts paired with jeans. 3. Shooting props: Props like vintage oil paper umbrellas, traditional Beijing birdcages, or coffee and books can be used to enrich the visual layers and showcase personality and temperament.

Walking Guide

Take the Subway Line 8 to Nanluoguxiang Station and exit at Exit E (Southeast Exit). After exiting, walk north along Nanluoguxiang for about 300 meters. Turn left when you see the entrance to Heizhima Hutong. Walk straight for about 200 meters, and the shooting spots will be on both sides of the walls along the way.