The model stands slightly to the right in the center of the frame, with the photographer shooting from a slightly elevated angle to capture the orange sprite in the background in its entirety and centered in the frame. A depth composition is used, with the model in the foreground and the orange sprite as the background, enhancing the sense of depth and prominence of the subject.

Photography pose: The model naturally reaches out towards the camera, creating an interactive gesture that adds fun and storytelling to the image.

Xi’an Old Market – Little Elf

The photographer captures the scene from a neutral angle with the subject positioned centrally, creating an interaction with the cat mural on the left. The model's light-colored outfit contrasts with the gray background wall, highlighting the model as the main focus. The wall serves as a simple base, with green plants and purple bouquets adding depth. The vertical lines of the model complement the playful elements of the mural, enhancing the balance of the image and creating a fresh and artistic atmosphere. The integration of the subject with the background decorations is emphasized, with the lively cartoon cat on the wall contrasting with the model's more dignified posture, adding interest to the scene.

1. Travel Tips: It is recommended to travel and shoot on weekdays when there are fewer people, making it easier to get good shots.
2. Additional Suggestions: There are many other murals inside the old market that are worth checking out for photo opportunities.

Old Market Cultural Creative Street – Cat Graffiti Flower Wall

The photographer and model should be about 1 meter apart for the shoot, using a 40mm focal length with an aperture of around f/4, and the photographer should shoot at eye level. During the shoot, be mindful to avoid passersby to keep the frame clean and avoid distortion.

1. Equipment settings: It is recommended to use a camera with a 24-70mm zoom lens.
2. Travel tips: The best time for shooting is around noon.

Xi’an Old Market Cultural Creative Street – Pink Staircase

The model stands against the poster wall, with the photographer positioned about 2 meters in front, shooting horizontally at a 30mm focal length. For the pose: one can put a hand in the pocket, striking a cool action and expression.

Xi’an Old Market – Poster Wall

The photographer employs a panoramic composition to showcase the entire neighborhood, incorporating elements such as architecture, shop signs, and lighting; leverages the lighting in low-light conditions to render the atmosphere and highlight the liveliness of the night scene; a standard lens is used to make the text, decorations on buildings, and street details clear, conveying a blend of urban life and artistic atmosphere. 

Best time for photography: Visiting in the dusk or evening adds more ambiance to the shots.

Old Market – Cyberpunk Art Exhibition Wall Night View

Centered composition with the model standing in the middle, the photographer captures the model's full body, about three meters away from the model.

Pose guidance: The model can hold the left hand with the right hand, looking to the left, and stand relaxed. Alternatively, the model can grab their hair with one hand, which looks very good.

Equipment used: Canon R62 camera, 24-105mm lens.

Old Market Cultural Creative Street – Check-in Wall

Crouch down to shoot, use a flat shooting position, compose the shot with central framing, and place the characters "Chang'an" in the middle.

Shooting time: June 6th, 14:55.

Equipment used: Canon R62 camera, 24-105mm lens.

Crouch down to shoot, compose centrally.

Old Market Cultural Creative Street – White Wall Black Tile Chang’an Text Wall

Shooting from a slightly lower angle can enhance the visual tension of the wall mural "flowers above," making the integration of the character and the mural more story-like, and also includes part of the sky background, adding depth to the image.

Keep the composition simple: Use the wall mural as the main background, place the character in the center, and minimize unnecessary elements to highlight the check-in theme, making the image clean and focused.

Old Market Cultural Creative Street – Wall Painting of Girl with Hairpin

1: As shown in the figure, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, with the photographer taking a horizontal shot. Be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean, avoid distortion, and ensure shooting safety.

2: It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70 for shooting, with a focal length of 40 and an aperture of around 4. The best time for shooting is around 1 PM.

Xingyue MALL – Shiba Inu Model

Recommend using a bird's-eye view angle, slightly tilting the line of sight relative to the wall to highlight the texture of the graffiti text and the album cover wall.

Xi’an Old Market – Wall Graffiti & Album Cover Wall