The photographer should stand back a bit, lean down, and use the phone's 2x lens to shoot the Tree of Life in the frame. Zoom in a little, but make sure to leave space for the ceiling, so that the Tree of Life is framed below. 

Additional suggestion: It also looks very beautiful and is great for photos when the lights are on at night.

Xi’an Mixc – Corridor Bridge

Photo by Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Black Pillar & Incense Burner

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – With Black Pillar & Incense Burner

Photo by Qinglong Temple – Giant Stone by Lake

Qinglong Temple – Giant Stone by Lake

As shown in the picture, the model stands slightly sideways, with the photographer about 3 meters away from the model for shooting. The photographer takes the shot horizontally. Pay attention to avoid pedestrians to keep the image clean.

1. Shooting equipment: It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70. The focal length is 40, and the aperture is around 4.

2. Shooting time: It is best to do it around 10 a.m.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Stone by Bamboo Grove

1. Angle: The photographer stands behind and to the side of the subject, capturing the shot from a straight-on perspective.
2. Composition: A foreground composition technique is used, with the person as the foreground element, creating a spatial hierarchy with the stone lantern and ancient architecture in the background. Vertical line composition is also utilized, with the vertical lines of the stone lantern adding a sense of stability to the image.
3. Lens Use: A mid-telephoto lens is employed to slightly blur the background, clearly presenting the details of the person's attire, their elegant posture, and the carved textures of the stone lantern, creating a classical and beautiful atmosphere.
Travel Tips: Crowds can be large, so it's necessary to book in advance. Photography Poses: Capturing a distant view can evoke a sense of destiny.

Qinglong Temple – Stone Lantern

The photographer stands on the steps to take photos. It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens with a focal length of 24-70mm.

Travel Tips:
1. There are many people on weekends and holidays, so it is advisable to avoid peak times.
Lighting Hours: 19:00-22:00 every evening.

Xi’an Mixc – Tree of Life Night View

The model stands in the corridor with her back to the photographer, who takes the shot from behind, placing the model in the center of the frame. Additional suggestion: shooting on a good weather day yields better results.

Xi’an Qinglong Temple – Long Corridor

The photographer stands below the ancient building, using an upward angle to highlight the layered structure of the eaves and the details of the plaque. The gray railing is included in the foreground to add depth, and the background is preserved with green trees to balance the color tones. It is recommended to use a telephoto lens to compress the background and highlight the subject.

Qinglong Temple – Ancient Building Eaves Plaque & Wind Chimes

The model stands in front of the railing, with the photographer positioned directly in front of the model, capturing the shot at eye level. The model is placed slightly to the left in the frame, with the main subject, the Tree of Life, fully visible in the background. 

Travel Tips: It is recommended to go during the weekdays when there are fewer people.

Xi’an Mixc – With Tree of Life

The model stands against the railing, and the photographer squats slightly lower to take an upward shot to highlight the lighting structure of the Tree of Life in the background, with the camera center slightly biased to the left side of the model. Place the model on the left third of the frame, with the background lighting structure occupying the upper two-thirds of the image, balancing the subject and the background. It is recommended to use a standard lens to maintain a clear proportion between the character and the background.

1. Dressing Advice: It is recommended to wear a shiny coat to echo the lighting effect of the Tree of Life, making the photos more striking.

2. Other Tips: It is recommended to visit on weekdays when there are fewer people, and good weather makes it easy to take great photos.

Mixc – With Tree of Life West Side Railing & Night View