The model stands in front of the coffee shop, with the photographer positioned 2 meters away, shooting the full body with a 30-degree inward tilt.

Travel Tip: The store has a very simple and Instagrammable decoration, suitable for wearing more plain clothing for a photo打卡.

Shanzeli – 1% sign

The photographer stands at the passage, taking a frontal shot of the wall with the character "發". It is recommended to use a mid-telephoto lens, framing the shot with the wooden structures on both sides of the passage to compress the space, making the "發" character wall occupy an appropriate proportion in the frame and stand out more.

Anfang Shanzeli – “Fa” character wall

The model should stand farther away from the electronic screen, and the photographer should use a wide-angle lens to shoot from a low angle.

Equipment settings: Fujifilm XM5, Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 lens.

Anfang Shanzeli – “Hello 2025” banner

Standing in front of a green backdrop, wearing a light beige hat, one hand elegantly on the hip, and the other hand hanging naturally.

Anfang Shanzeli – green poster

The photographer should shoot straight ahead from the front of the seat, using a standard lens to capture the contrast between the colorful seats and the white walls. This approach will naturally restore the proportion of the scene and showcase the details of the on-site arrangement.

Anfang Shanzeli – colorful brain-hole seats

The model, wearing a straw hat, stands outside the bakery with a gentle pinch on the brim of the hat in her right hand, while her left hand naturally hangs by her side. She stands tall with a slight smile on her face.

Anfang Shanzeli – maomaotou bakery front

The model stands in front of the smiley wall, with the photographer capturing a frontal shot to keep the subject centered. The smiley wall serves as the background, highlighting the completeness of the pattern and interacting with the model's movements. It is recommended to use a camera with a 35mm lens or a smartphone in 1x mode to ensure that both the smiley wall and the model are fully visible and in focus. 

Pose suggestion: The model can tilt sideways, mimicking the extension of the smiley pattern with their hand gestures, enhancing the fun and resonance of the image.

Anfang Shanzeli – yellow smiley wall

The model stands directly below and in the middle of the staircase, with the photographer positioned 2-3 meters away for a frontal shot. Allow the red staircase to spiral upwards into the frame, adding depth to the composition. For the pose: with a red color scheme being visually lively, the model can place their hands on their hips or interact with props, or gently touch their hair, using the spiral lines of the staircase for composition. Capturing movement adds vibrancy to the photo. For the best shots: the location is open 24 hours, and there are many attractive storefronts nearby. It is recommended to shoot around 4-5 PM when the light is soft. The red paint on the stairs has a strong reflectivity, and shooting with the light will make the colors more intense.

Fashion suggestion: A red and white color combination is very photogenic.

Anfang Shanzeli – red staircase

The model leans against the car, and the photographer captures a wide-angle shot of the scene. Equipment settings: Fujifilm XM5, Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 lens.

Anfang Shanzeli – green vintage car

Photographer's Positioning:
Positioning: The photographer should stand on the opposite bank or slightly further away on the same bank, forming a horizontal composition with the model and the stone bridge over the stream, perfectly connecting the ancient town buildings, flowing water, and characters, giving the image a sense of depth and storytelling. The model should be positioned next to the stone wall by the stone bridge, with their back to the flowing water, blending into the background of the Jiangnan water town.

1. Model Action Suggestions:
   ①Lean against the stone wall and look ahead, with hands naturally falling, and eyes vacant, instantly becoming the Jiangnan literary female protagonist;
   ②Turn sideways to the camera, with one hand on the stone wall and the other gently playing with the hair, the hair strands echoing the flowing water is perfect.

2. Visiting Tips: Open for free all day.

3. Photography Equipment: Mobile phone / iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Xixing – creek & bridge