The photographer should position themselves about 5 meters away from the model for a level shot, using pine branches as the foreground, with roughly equal space above and below the model’s head and feet. 

Pose suggestion: The model should stand by the water, and can wear a Hanfu, a dress, or dark-colored clothing for a better match. 

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

Shooting time suggestion: Early morning on a weekday.

Shanghai Botanical Garden - Lakeside Stone Terrace

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No. 1111 Longwu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (near Baise Road), inside the Shanghai Botanical Garden

Photography Tips

The photographer should position themselves about 5 meters away from the model for a level shot, using pine branches as the foreground, with roughly equal space above and below the model’s head and feet. Pose suggestion: The model should stand by the water, and can wear a Hanfu, a dress, or dark-colored clothing for a better match. Equipment suggestion: A smartphone can be used; this photo was taken with a Sony A7M4. Shooting time suggestion: Early morning on a weekday.

Walking Guide

Take the middle path at the fork to reach the Bonsai Garden. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the middle path at the fork to reach the Bonsai Garden.

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

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

Have arrived at the best spot for photos. — step-by-step photo guide

Have arrived at the best spot for photos.

Walk straight ahead to the left for 50 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight ahead to the left for 50 meters.

Go straight along the main road and turn left at the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight along the main road and turn left at the intersection.

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

Walk right along the main road.

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

Enter the garden from Gate 3 and turn left.

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

Go straight along the road for about 1 kilometer.

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

Turn left at the first intersection and continue straight.