The model stands at one-third to the right of the red wall, using the rule of thirds to compose the shot, keeping the complete calligraphy text in the background on the left to enhance the cultural atmosphere. The angle is level, and the frame includes a few green trees on the right to balance the image.

Pose: The model leans against the wall with a side profile, giving a thumbs-up with the right hand, sunglasses resting on the top of the head, with a natural and lively gesture.

Huaqing Palace – Jinyang Gate Red Text Wall

People are the main focus, with vibrant yellow walls and red flowers and green plants as the backdrop. The characters extend their hands to make a "V" sign, enhancing the sense of interaction. The strong color contrast conveys a lively and bright atmosphere.

Opening hours: 07:00-19:00.

Huaqing Palace – Yellow Wall Outside Circular Garden

The photographer captures the shot from an eye-level perspective, using a central composition to place the model at the center of the frame, highlighting the subject.

Travel Tips: The opening hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Huaqing Palace – Pond in Front of Pavilion

Medium shot with a flat composition, featuring characters as the main subject, exaggerated poses (stretching arms out). With the lotus pond and traditional Chinese architecture as the backdrop, the contrasting colors (red and blue) convey a lively, travel打卡 atmosphere. 

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Huaqing Palace – Changsheng Hall Lotus Pond

As shown in the figure, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, with the photographer taking a horizontal shot. When shooting, avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean and be cautious to avoid distortion. It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, a focal length of around 40mm, and an aperture of about f/4 for the shoot. The best time for shooting is around 11 in the morning.

Xi’an Huaqing Palace – Red Wall with Huaqing Palace Text

The model stands at the edge, fully revealing the characters "Chang'an," capturing the scene with a mid-range lens to clearly display the character's traditional costume and background details. Full-length scenic photos can be taken, as well as close-ups of the font.

Huaqing Palace Yùpǐn Pavilion – Red Chang’an Wall

Lower the camera close to the water surface and use a low-angle shot to highlight the eaves and architectural levels of the side of the Changsheng Hall. Include lotus leaves and reflections on the water in the foreground to enhance the sense of depth, with a model naturally sitting on a rock in the middle ground, hand propping on the stone surface, and keep the trees and the full view of the building in the background. This allows the environment and the person to harmoniously integrate, showing the charm of the garden pool, autumn colors, and ancient architecture.

Dress suggestion: Wearing ancient-style or light-colored clothes will make the photos stand out more.

Xi’an Huaqing Palace – Under Magpie Bridge Lotus Leaf Pond Stone

It is recommended to take full-body and wide-angle shots for better photo outcomes.

Xi’an Huaqing Palace – Huaqing Palace Stele

The model is positioned in the center of the frame, with the background including the Changsheng Hall architecture, distant mountains, and the reflection of the pool, enhancing the sense of depth. The photographer takes a flat shot, preserving the entirety of the architecture and the water environment, highlighting the integration of people and scenery.

Pose for the photo: The model sits sideways on a stone by the water, supporting their chin with their hand and looking towards the building, with a natural gesture.

Huaqing Palace – By Furong Garden Lake Shooting Changsheng Hall

The photographer stands in a position slightly to the side of the museum's entrance, capturing the scene at eye level with the museum's main door centered in the frame to become the focal point. Greenery on the left and bottom of the image serves as the foreground, adding depth to the composition. A standard lens is used to accurately reproduce the scene's proportions and sense of space.

Huaqing Palace – Tang Huaqing Palace Pear Garden Site Museum Entrance