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

Photography Tips: In front of the steel plate: Maintain a distance of 1-2 meters between the person and the graffiti wall. The photographer should shoot at eye level to create a contrast between the graffiti colors and the person's outfit, highlighting the layering of the image. Utilize the hollow composition: Use the hollow shapes of the steel plate as a foreground frame. The model stands behind the hollow, with a distance of 3-5 meters between the photographer and the model. Light and shadow pass through the hollow, casting a soft glow on the body, adding an artistic touch. The best time to shoot is during the soft light of a clear afternoon, between 4-5 PM. Photo Poses: Leaning against the wall: Gently rest one hand on the steel plate, slightly turn the body, and let the other hand hang naturally, showing a casual and cool vibe. Arms crossed against the wall: Cross your arms over your chest and lean against the steel plate, looking diagonally forward to create a cold atmosphere. On tiptoe with a side profile: Face the camera sideways, gently raise one foot, and place a hand on your head, showing a lively spirit and the details of the outfit.

Longfor Binjiang – perforated steel graffiti wall

Positioning: The photographer stands a bit further away from the side of the bridge, capturing the scene at eye level, framing the ancient bridge, stone lions, model, and the water town buildings in the background, allowing the story of the millennium canal to flow naturally. The model sits on the bridge railing, leaning against the stone lion, echoing with the ancient bridge and canal, creating a harmonious blend of people and scenery. 1. Photography Poses: ①Sit calmly on the bridge railing, hands lightly resting on knees, gazing into the distance of the canal, embodying the guardian of the ancient bridge; ②Lean sideways against the stone lion, gently touching it with one hand, allowing interaction between the historical sense and the person. 2. Travel Tips: Open for free all day. 3. Photography Equipment: Mobile phone, this image was captured with an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Xixing – bridgehead & stone lions

Photo by Xixing Ancient Town – piano-key passage

Xixing Ancient Town – piano-key passage

Positioning: The photographer stands across the street, using a telephoto/mid-range lens to compress the space, ensuring the model, the check-in wall, and the old street scene are all in the same frame. The model stands next to the wooden railing on the street corner, with "Poetic XiXing" as the backdrop, creating a natural blend of person and scenery. 1. Model action suggestions: ① Pointing at the text: Extend a hand to gently point at "XiXing Ancient Town," interacting with the check-in wall, suitable for friends who want to highlight the theme; ② Dynamic walk: Slowly walk through from one side of the railing, allowing the skirt to flutter, capturing the moment, and the story feeling is off the charts. 2. Travel suggestions: ① Business hours: All day; ② Ticket price: Free. 3. Photography equipment: Mobile phone/iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Xixing – street & text wall

The photographer stands on the wooden platform outside the door, perpendicular to the doorhead and the model, capturing the entire rustic door scene. The model stands on the foreground platform in front of the door, leaning against the stone pillar on the side of the door, echoing the architecture while showing liveliness. Model pose suggestions: Hold onto the stone pillar with one hand, slightly tilt your head back to look at the door frame, creating the gentleness of a Jiangnan woman. Turn your back to the camera, gently touch the wooden door, let your hair naturally fall down, and grasp the atmospheric feeling. Travel tips: Open all day, free of charge. Photography equipment: iPhone 15 Pro Max

Xixing – intangible-heritage doorway

Photography Tips: Position yourself slightly to the side of the installation, ensuring the motorcycle/train elements are fully captured in the frame. The photographer should shoot from an eye-level angle to preserve the industrial atmosphere. Utilize small details like mechanical gears and license plates as the foreground, with the model naturally interacting for a more storytelling image. On sunny days with harsh light, find slightly angled light in the afternoon for a softer facial expression. Photo Poses: Leaning on the Installation Railing: Gently rest one hand on the railing, slightly turn your body, and look at the camera to create a cool senior vibe. Playing with Hair: Hold both ponytails with both hands and gently swing them to convey a lively, energetic girl-next-door image. Touching Mechanical Parts: Gently touch gears or license plates with your fingertips, with a slightly curious expression, creating an artistic and striking look.

Longfor Binjiang – motorbike sculpture

The photographer should frame the shot from the front, positioning the model slightly to the side of the exhibition board, creating a narrative hierarchy of character-historical text-ancient town elements. By utilizing the symmetrical layout of the exhibition board (text on the left and right, character in the middle), the image achieves balance and a sense of storytelling. Modeling suggestions: 1. Gazing into history: Stand sideways as shown in the image, casting a glance at the exhibition board to create an immersive feeling of dialogue with a thousand years of time; 2. Touching history with fingertips: Extend your hand to gently touch the text on the exhibition board (be careful not to damage it), capturing the interaction of touching history. Travel tips: Open all day, admission is free. Photography equipment: Mobile phone/This image was taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Xixing – development history plaque

Photo Tips: Stand in front of the graffiti wall, with the photographer shooting at eye level to blend the subject with the colorful graffiti, highlighting the richness of the image; use the corner of the container as a backdrop, with a large area of graffiti in the background, maintaining a 2-3 meter distance between the photographer and the model, leveraging the trendy elements of the graffiti to enhance the youthful vibe of the subject, and shooting in soft light adds to the atmosphere. Posing Ideas: Cross your hands in front of your body, slightly bend your knees, and embrace a sweet, scholarly style. Gently rest one hand on the wall while leaning your body to the side, showcasing a casual street vibe. Lightly lift one leg, place your hand on top of your head and create a small semi-circle with your arm, giving off a sweet yet cool and playful look.

Longfor Binjiang – container graffiti wall

Photographer Positioning: Stand slightly to the side on the opposite bank of the stream, forming a diagonal angle with the model. This way, you can frame the ancient town buildings with white walls and black tiles in the background, while the stream serves as a natural backdrop, fully capturing the essence of the Jiangnan water town atmosphere. Model Positioning: Stand in the middle of the stone path by the water's edge, close but not too close to the water (safety first). Use the extension of the stone path to create a sense of depth in the image, naturally integrating the person into the ancient town scenery. 1. Photography Poses: ① Literary Atmosphere: Gently tilt your head to look into the distance, lightly rest your hand on your skirt, pretending to be daydreaming, capturing the gentle Jiangnan vibe; ② Interactive Water Town Style: Bend over to touch the stream water (be careful not to wet your clothes), and capture the hand and splashes in the shot, creating a lively and natural look. 2. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: Free; ② Opening Hours: All day.

Xixing – creek-side boardwalk