Dabei photographic studio which was established by Zhao Yanchen in 1921 was famous for its ability of taking stage costume pictures. Dabei photographic studio is not only a time-honored enterprise of China but also the oldest photographic studio in Beijing.

Dabei photographic studio was located in the Stone Hutong, Xuanwu district; while nowadays, there are two branches in Beijing, the Qianmen branch and the Zaoyuan branch. The modern Dabei photographic studio is full of skillful and famous photographers. In addition to retaining the traditional technique of photography, Dabei takes advantage of advanced science and technology as well.

Most old Beijingers have deep feelings for this photographic studio. Maybe their grandma and grandpa’s old pictures, parents’ wedding pictures, their own childish pictures or their family photos all came from here. Although it is an old state enterprise with some bureaucratic breath, the perfect technology cannot be denied.

Since 1954, Dabei photographic studio took the responsibility of taking group photos for the National Party Conference, Political Consultative Conference and some other large-scaled groups. In the new era, all kinds of identification photos, children’s set photos, family photos, stage costume photos, wedding photos and black-white classical photos, while artistic photos are more charming.

The Qianmen branch

Address: No.2, Qianmen Street, Dongcheng district

Phone: 010-67033691

The Zaoyuan branch

Address: No.1 building, Zaoyuan xiaoqu, Chongwenmen, Dongcheng district

Phone: 010-6706863