Photo by Dongjiaomin Alley – Street Crosswalk and European-Style Building Entrance

Dongjiaomin Alley – Street Crosswalk and European-Style Building Entrance

Photo by Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Brick Wall

Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Brick Wall

Photographer suggests using a low-angle shot; recommends central composition, placing the red brick building (including the right entrance, red awning, arched windows, and red roof) in the center of the frame to ensure the integrity of the architecture; advises using a standard lens to highlight the texture of the red bricks and the color contrast with the red roof, preserving architectural details.

Admission Price: Free.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Red Brick Building Entrance and Exterior Wall

Photo by Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Red Brick, White Walls, Stone Columns, and Cobblestone Path

Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Red Brick, White Walls, Stone Columns, and Cobblestone Path

Photo by Dongjiaomin Alley – Dongjiaomin Alley Road Sign

Dongjiaomin Alley – Dongjiaomin Alley Road Sign

The model stands by the window, and the photographer slightly below the model's eye level shoots upwards at a slight upward angle, enhancing the sense of depth and the feeling of looking up in the frame. A centered composition is used, with the window frame forming a natural background frame. It is recommended to use a medium focal length lens for shooting.

1. Equipment settings: Nikon Z30, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S.
2. Pose suggestion: The model can stand sideways, slightly tilt the head back, and hold a coffee cup.
3. Travel tips: It is recommended to choose autumn for shooting, as Beijing's autumn has a unique photographic style, suitable for producing quality photos.
4. Props: A coffee cup can be used as a prop, held by the model.
5. Additional advice: Please pay attention to weather changes and dress warmly in a timely manner.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Window Wall with Upward-Looking Person

Use the rule of thirds to compose the shot, place the guitar slightly off-center to the left to highlight the subject. Incorporate and blur the text signboard on the right for depth, capture the bookshelf, books, and hanging lights in the background to create an indoor atmosphere. Use a flat angle to ensure the subject is clear and environmental elements are intact.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Guitar Lamp and Signboard

Stand directly in front of the stone stele, parallel to it, ensuring the image is upright and can fully display the text and overall appearance of the stele. Place the stele at the center of the frame, drawing the viewer's attention immediately to the stele and the text on it, highlighting the main subject. Use a standard lens for the shot.

Travel Tips: The church is only open during services; otherwise, it can be photographed from the outside.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Embassy Complex Stele

The photographer uses a low-angle shot, capturing from a lower position and pointing the camera upwards. They employ foreground composition, including green plant leaves on the right to add depth, and highlight the arched windows and texture details of the brick wall in the middle ground. The frame includes a section of the building, windows, and green plants on the right, avoiding unnecessary background. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to compress space, making the foreground and architectural details more compact and emphasizing a vintage feel.

Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Beijing Dongjiaomin Alley – Brick Building Windows and Greenery

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, capturing from an eye-level perspective, clearly presenting the spatial relationship between the person and the sign.

1. Travel Tips: Admission is free.
2. Other Experiences: It is recommended to spend 2-4 hours for visiting.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Dongjiaomin Alley Road Sign