The model is seated on one side of a small bridge, while the photographer stands about 1 meter to the side of the model. Using the flowers behind the model and the gray eaves in the background, the photographer composes the shot using the rule of thirds, with the model positioned towards the right side of the frame. On the left side, a stone stele and flowering tree are included to add balance and depth to the photo. The camera is set to a 50mm lens or a 2x zoom on a phone to emphasize the model while retaining background details.

1. Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II, 18-55mm lens.
2. Travel Tips: The light is best around 4:00 PM, so you can go anytime, but be sure not to disturb guests or hotel staff.

Beijing Friendship Hotel - Next to the Su Garden Bridge

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Jingbin Building and Yingbin Building, No. 1 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model is seated on one side of a small bridge, while the photographer stands about 1 meter to the side of the model. Using the flowers behind the model and the gray eaves in the background, the photographer composes the shot using the rule of thirds, with the model positioned towards the right side of the frame. On the left side, a stone stele and flowering tree are included to add balance and depth to the photo. The camera is set to a 50mm lens or a 2x zoom on a phone to emphasize the model while retaining background details. 1. Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II, 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: The light is best around 4:00 PM, so you can go anytime, but be sure not to disturb guests or hotel staff.

Walking Guide

Turn right immediately after entering. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right immediately after entering.

Walk straight for about 50 meters and turn right when you see the sign for Suzhou Garden Apartment and Junting Chinese Restaurant. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight for about 50 meters and turn right when you see the sign for Suzhou Garden Apartment and Junting Chinese Restaurant.

Turn left before the trash can in front of the pavilion. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left before the trash can in front of the pavilion.

Enter through the main gate of Friendship Hotel. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the main gate of Friendship Hotel.

After entering the park, turn left at the steps leading to the pavilion and enter. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the park, turn left at the steps leading to the pavilion and enter.

Enter through the archway on your right. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the archway on your right.

Turn left at the door with the blue plaque and go up the bridge. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the door with the blue plaque and go up the bridge.

Walk straight along the path on the right for about 70 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight along the path on the right for about 70 meters.

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.