The photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, with the photographer shooting at eye level. When shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean, avoid distortion, and ensure safety during the shoot.

Travel Tips: The best time for shooting is around 6 p.m.

Echo (South Gate Store) – Sketch Character Wall

The model stands close to a colorful brick wall, with the photographer shooting from a frontal perspective at eye level. A centered composition is used, placing the model in the middle of the frame, utilizing the colorful wall and lines in the background to enhance visual impact and highlight the subject. A camera with a 75mm focal length or a phone with 3x zoom is used to compress the sense of space and strengthen the detail interaction between the model and the background, adding depth to the image.

1. Equipment settings: The camera should be set with a focal length of 35-50mm, with an aperture between f/2.8 and f/4, and on a phone, the portrait mode should be activated.

2. Pose for the photo: The model can stretch their arms out, interacting with the light and shadow on the wall, maintaining a natural and relaxed posture to enhance the liveliness and storytelling of the image.

Kunzong Alley – Color Brick Wall

The photographer maintains a distance of 0.5-1 meter from the subject. The model can strike natural and playful poses. The photographer uses a focal length of 35-50mm to capture the moment.

Equipment settings: Turn on the portrait mode on the phone to highlight the subject. Set the camera aperture to f/3.5- f/5 to capture the artistic moment between the person and the alley.

Posing tips: The model can strike natural and playful poses, such as crossing arms or slightly tilting the head, to add interest and storytelling elements to the photo.

Kunzong Alley – Train Graffiti Wall

Models sit on a bench or stand, with the photographer maintaining a distance of 1-2 meters from the model, using a camera with a 24mm lens or shooting with a smartphone on 1x zoom to emphasize the overall integration of the subject with the background wall. Employ a centered composition with the model at the center of the frame, creating a visual contrast with the yellow background mural to highlight the subject.

1. Equipment settings: Aperture f/3.2 - f/5.6.
2. Pose suggestions: Models can lean casually on the bench or sit naturally, with hands lightly resting on their legs.

Kunzong Alley – Yellow Check-in Wall

Utilize the light and shadow of the alleyways, with the model leaning against a brick wall, and the photographer choosing a low angle to shoot upwards, highlighting the architectural lines and the model's silhouette.

Equipment settings: The camera should use a focal length of 35-50mm, with the aperture set between f/2.8 and f/4.

Kunzhong Alley – Red Brick Alley

Photo by Xi’an Anrenfang – With Green Glazed Artifacts in Display

Xi’an Anrenfang – With Green Glazed Artifacts in Display

1. Camera Positioning: The photographer should squat to a low angle, shooting against the direction from outside the exhibition stand to ensure that the cultural relics of the exhibition site and the model are in the same frame, highlighting the exhibition atmosphere.

2. Composition Technique: Use the rule of thirds to distribute the cultural relics and the model in the lower and middle areas of the frame, with the calligraphy text at the top as a background to supplement the cultural feeling.

3. Lens Recommendation: Use a medium focal length lens to highlight the subject and make the picture simple and focused.

1. Travel Suggestions:
   ① Ticket Price: Free, reservation required through Alipay.
   ② Opening Hours: Wednesday to Monday from 9:00 to 17:00, closed on Tuesdays.
   ③ Best Time for Photography: The light is most beautiful from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, it is recommended to take photos or choose a sunny afternoon.

2. Other Suggestions: The visiting time is approximately 1 hour.

3. Attire

Anrenfang – Glass Display Case

1. Perspective: The photographer stands behind and slightly to the side of the model, capturing the shot from a neutral eye level.
2. Composition technique: Employs leading line composition, with the ground shadows and arranged flags forming lines that guide the viewer's focus to the model. The repetition of flags is used to enhance the rhythm of the image.
3. Lens recommendation: A 50-85mm mid-range lens is suggested to slightly blur the background, highlight the model as the main subject, while also showcasing the details of the flags.
Admission Price: Free admission, reservation required which can be made on site.
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30, last entry at 17:00, closed on Tuesdays except for public holidays.
Best time for shooting: Visit during midday to afternoon for excellent lighting.
Additional tips:
1. The entire venue has a very transparent light, suitable for both macro shots and those embellished with shadows.

Anrenfang Ruins Exhibition Hall – Near 24 Solar Terms Dyed Fabric

The photographer stands in front of the model, using a level angle to maintain a horizontal line of sight between the model and the display case, highlighting the interactive relationship between the person and the displayed content. A central composition is employed, with the model at the center of the frame, holding an umbrella that echoes with the ancient costume, enhancing the Chinese ambiance.

1. Posing Tip: The model stands sideways, holding a fan, and looking at the display case.
2. Props: Fan.
3. Outfit Suggestion: It is recommended to wear a Warring States robe.

Anrenfang – With Calligraphy Display

The photographer stands in front of the model, capturing the shot from a low angle, placing the person at the center of the frame, with a background board featuring text as a foil, the content of the text adds cultural depth, enhancing the atmosphere of the Tang culture theme in Anren Alley, enriching the connotations of the image.

Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Free, reservations can be made through WeChat mini programs; ② Opening Hours: The exhibition hall is open every day from 9:00 to 17:30 (last entry at 17:00), closed on Tuesdays (except for national holidays).

Anrenfang – With Calligraphy Lampshade