The photographer should position themselves about 3 meters away from the model, using a level angle. The model can lean against a doorframe, and there's no need to leave too much space at the bottom of the frame. You can also use nearby plants as a foreground element, shooting from a distance.

Pose suggestion: The model can wear modern Chinese, traditional Chinese, or even ancient Hanfu clothing, which would all be a good fit.

Equipment suggestion: A smartphone can be used, but this photo was taken with a Sony A7M4.

Shooting time suggestion: Early morning or late evening is best for soft, natural lighting.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Ancient-Style Gate

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1111 Longwu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (near Baise Road), inside Shanghai Botanical Garden

Photography Tips

The photographer should position themselves about 3 meters away from the model, using a level angle. The model can lean against a doorframe, and there's no need to leave too much space at the bottom of the frame. You can also use nearby plants as a foreground element, shooting from a distance. Pose suggestion: The model can wear modern Chinese, traditional Chinese, or even ancient Hanfu clothing, which would all be a good fit. Equipment suggestion: A smartphone can be used, but this photo was taken with a Sony A7M4. Shooting time suggestion: Early morning or late evening is best for soft, natural lighting.

Walking Guide

Have arrived at the best shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Have arrived at the best shooting location.

Walk straight along the road for about 1 kilometer. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight along the road for about 1 kilometer.

At the fork, take the middle path to reach the Bonsai Garden. — step-by-step photo guide

At the fork, take the middle path to reach the Bonsai Garden.

Walk to the right along the main road. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk to the right along the main road.

Enter the park and follow the main path straight until you reach the intersection, then turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the park and follow the main path straight until you reach the intersection, then turn left.

Enter the park and follow the main path straight until you reach the intersection, then turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the park and follow the main path straight until you reach the intersection, then turn left.

Take Line 15 and get off at East China University of Science and Technology Station. Exit from Exit 2, turn left, and walk straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Take Line 15 and get off at East China University of Science and Technology Station. Exit from Exit 2, turn left, and walk straight.

Turn left at the first intersection and continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the first intersection and continue straight.

Enter the park from Gate 3 and turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the park from Gate 3 and turn left.