Shenyang Photography | Feel Like You're in a Fairy Tale

Here's a guide to taking photos at Xihe U Valley: Preparation - Equipment: Bring a camera, phone, and other photography equipment, as well as a power bank, spare batteries, memory cards, etc. If possible, bring a tripod, reflector, and other auxiliary equipment. - Clothing: Prepare clothing according to the style you want to shoot. For example, if you want to shoot a fairy tale style, you can wear a princess dress or Lolita dress. For a European retro style, you can choose a retro shirt, suit pants, dress, etc. - Props: Prepare props such as dolls, balloons, umbrellas, bubble machines, etc. to add interest to your photos. When to Take Photos - Weekdays: There are more tourists on weekends, so it is recommended to visit from Tuesday to Friday. This will allow you to better frame your shots and reduce the need for post-editing. - Morning and evening: The light is soft and the colors are rich in the morning and evening, which can create a sense of depth and atmosphere. In the early morning, you can also capture the mist on the water and the sunrise. - Specific times: If you want to shoot the star market lights at night, you can visit from Friday to Sunday from 17:00 to 21:00. Recommended Photo Spots - Swan Castle: Inspired by Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, this is a visual focal point. You can take panoramic photos in front of the castle, using a low angle to highlight the towering castle. You can also climb the castle and take portraits with the surrounding scenery as the background. - Light and Shadow Church: The simple triangular structure is reflected on the large still water surface, and the sunlight passing through the colorful windows creates a color change. You can shoot the light and shadow effects inside the church or by the water. - Riverside Pier: There are strip-shaped leisure lounge chairs, which can be used to capture the chairs, river, and scenery on the opposite bank, and take photos of people in a relaxed state. - Oasis Adventure: The staggered wooden houses are a natural exploration playground for children under the forest. You can take photos of children playing or use the wooden houses as a background for portraits. - Sino-German International Style Street: There are European-style retro buildings, candy-colored dining cars and shops, nutcrackers, carousels, etc., full of a fairy tale atmosphere. You can take street scenes and portraits here. Photography Tips - Composition: Use foreground composition, such as using leaves, flowers, etc. to highlight the subject. Use symmetrical composition when shooting castles, churches, and other buildings to make the picture more balanced and stable. You can also try leading line composition, using roads, riverside fences, etc. to guide the viewer's eyes. - Angle change: A low angle can highlight the height of buildings or people. A high angle is suitable for shooting ground patterns, crowds, or scenery from the castle. A side angle can show the outline and side features of objects, adding a sense of three-dimensionality. - Light: Shooting with the light can make the colors of the scene bright and the details clear. Shooting against the light can create a romantic atmosphere, such as shooting the silhouette of a person. Shooting with side light can highlight the three-dimensionality and texture of objects.