Photo by Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Road

Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Road

The photographer uses a low angle shot, capturing from the bottom up. They employ frame composition, placing the square grid window at the center of the frame as the main subject, and incorporating natural branches on the right to add depth. The framing includes the full view of the brick wall, the window, and the tiles below, preserving environmental details. A telephoto lens is recommended to emphasize the contrast between the main subject and natural elements.

Dongjiaomin Lane – Brick Wall & Tree Branches Photo Spot

The composition is symmetrical, with the entrance of the building at the center of the frame, and the brick walls, decorations, and arched windows are symmetrically distributed on both sides, highlighting a sense of solemn balance. The photographer uses a low-angle shot to capture the entirety of the entrance, the triangular roof at the top, and the detailed carvings. The frame includes the stone steps in front of the door, the light and shadow on the walls, and retains some sky and tree branches at the top to enhance the sense of depth in the image. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens to compress the space and highlight the texture and structural details of the building. Travel tips: no admission fee required.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Former French Post Office Building

Model stands against a grey brick wall, shot from a flat angle, positioned slightly below the center of the frame, using the rule of thirds composition. The vertical lines of the arched stone columns in the background serve as leading lines, enhancing the sense of depth. The view includes the texture of the brick wall and architectural details above, highlighting a sense of history. Outfit suggestion: It is recommended to wear modern Chinese, vintage Western attire, or preppy styles.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Gray Brick Arched Decorations

Use architectural door and window frames as natural frames to include characters within, enhancing the spatial hierarchy of the image, accurately reproducing the proportional relationship between characters and architecture, clearly capturing the characters' expressions, clothing, and architectural details, ensuring that the image information is complete and natural. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Free ② Opening Hours: The exterior is open all day, while the interior is not open to the public.

Photo with the former French Post Office at Dong Jiaomin Lane

The model stands to the right of the road sign, positioned on the right side of the frame, with the photographer using a low-angle shot to highlight the road sign and red brick wall. The subject is placed on the right, the road sign is in the central upper part of the image, and the red brick wall serves as a backdrop to enhance the scene. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Photo with Road Sign and Red Brick Wall

Use a low-angle shot to emphasize the three-dimensionality of the stone pillars and the stone tablet. Employ the rule of thirds in composition, placing the left stone pillar and iron gate on the left third of the frame, and the right stone tablet on the right third, achieving balance. Frame the shot to include the entrance, the "St. Michael's Catholic Church" plaque, the stone tablet, and the leaves above to add a natural atmosphere. Shooting time: It is recommended to shoot during clear weather when natural light is good.

Beijing Dongjiaomin Alley – Church Entrance Gate and Stele

The photographer stands slightly to the side in front of the road sign, shooting from a perspective slightly higher than the road sign. Use central composition to place the road sign in the center of the frame to highlight it. It is recommended to use a medium telephoto lens, which can blur the background and enhance the clarity of the road sign.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Dongjiaomin Alley Directional Sign

The photographer stands across the street, capturing the scene from a low angle looking up, enhancing the towering sense of the building and the dynamic effect of the characters. Place the orange-red brick building and the characters in the center of the frame to highlight the visual focus of the subject. 1. Dressing Suggestions: It is recommended to wear light-colored cheongsams or French-style dresses, paired with straw bags. Due to the long cobblestone road, it is essential to wear flat shoes. 2. Travel Tips: The best photography time is suggested to be from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning or from 16:00 to 19:00 in the evening. It is advised to avoid shooting between 12:00 noon and 15:00, as some parts of the road may lack shade. 3. Other Experiences: It is recommended to stroll or cycle here on a sunny day for a pleasant experience. During the visit, pay attention to the historical plaques on the walls. You can scan the QR codes to learn about the past and present of the buildings. When the streetlights come on, the bas-reliefs of the buildings will have a more film-like feel under the warm light.

Dongjiaomin Alley – No. 23 Courtyard Orange-Red Brick Building and Iron Gate

The photographer stands diagonally from the building at a slight distance, using a flat shooting angle with the camera position slightly lower than the building's ridgeline to highlight the architectural sense of three-dimensionality and light and shadow effects. A character is placed on the right side to enhance the storytelling and sense of space.

Dongjiaomin Alley – Chinese Architecture