The model stands in front of the door under a tree, and the photographer should position themselves about two arm's lengths away, trying a 1x/wide-angle lens.
1. Equipment: Fuji XE4, 18-50mm f2.8 lens.
2. Poses: The model can look at the camera or not; waiting for the wind to blow adds more movement.
3. Timing: Head out around 8 PM when the lights are on.
4. Outfit Tips: Keep it simple and clean, with black, white, and gray being versatile choices.
5. Other Tips: The entire street is adorned with lantern trees, making it incredibly photogenic, and every shot will look great.

Motukou Street - Under the Lantern Tree

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200 meters southwest of Beijing Yanjing Ba Jue Museum, Bing Chuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of the door under a tree, and the photographer should position themselves about two arm's lengths away, trying a 1x/wide-angle lens. 1. Equipment: Fuji XE4, 18-50mm f2.8 lens. 2. Poses: The model can look at the camera or not; waiting for the wind to blow adds more movement. 3. Timing: Head out around 8 PM when the lights are on. 4. Outfit Tips: Keep it simple and clean, with black, white, and gray being versatile choices. 5. Other Tips: The entire street is adorned with lantern trees, making it incredibly photogenic, and every shot will look great.

Walking Guide

I recommend going by car or taking the subway to Modukou Station. If you're driving, after exiting the parking lot, you'll come to a fork in the road; turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

I recommend going by car or taking the subway to Modukou Station. If you're driving, after exiting the parking lot, you'll come to a fork in the road; turn left.

Stay on the right side of the road and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Stay on the right side of the road and go straight.

Just go straight down the road; all the spots suitable for taking photos are on this street. — step-by-step photo guide

Just go straight down the road; all the spots suitable for taking photos are on this street.