What do customers think?

@Zhangzhang: A few years ago, I hired several college student photographers who enjoyed photography as a hobby, so their services were free. We visited places that didn't charge admission fees, such as parks. Despite most of them using the latest camera models of that time, like the Canon 5D, the quality of the photos was barely satisfactory.

@Meimei: I found a photographer on Xiaohongshu and visited the Eileen Chang Cafe in Tianjin. The hourly rate was around 80 yuan. The photographer provided me with advice and instructions on posing. The photos turned out quite well, mainly because she used a digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera. I believe this service is exceptionally convenient, especially when you can't find a friend to accompany you but still wish to capture beautiful pictures of yourself.

@Mr Li: While I was traveling in Thailand, I sought out a Chinese photographer on Xiaohongshu. The photographer was amiable and courteous, but the resulting pictures were rather ordinary, resembling typical tourist snapshots.

@Xiao Ma: I went to Universal Studios with a friend. Since neither of us was good at taking photos or had professional equipment, we found a photography studio online. Apart from a photographer, the studio also provided clothing and props. It was pretty convenient since they knew all the best spots for taking pictures. Even though the photos were indeed "assembly line portraits", we did have our memories captured.

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