Photo by Guanzhong Academy – Photo of Zhixing Memorial Arch Gate

Guanzhong Academy – Photo of Zhixing Memorial Arch Gate

Photo by Guanzhong Academy Shuyuanmen Store – “Heaven and Earth Give Heart, People Establish Life” Standee

Guanzhong Academy Shuyuanmen Store – “Heaven and Earth Give Heart, People Establish Life” Standee

Photo by Xi’an Guanzhong Academy – With Stone Stele

Xi’an Guanzhong Academy – With Stone Stele

Photo by Guanzhong Academy – Pavilion Roof & Gray Tile Building Roof

Guanzhong Academy – Pavilion Roof & Gray Tile Building Roof

Photo by Guanzhong Academy – Character Plaque

Guanzhong Academy – Character Plaque

Photo by Guanzhong Academy – Ancient Pavilion & Trees

Guanzhong Academy – Ancient Pavilion & Trees

The photographer stands in front of the bookstand, capturing the bookstand, shops, and the surrounding environment at a horizontal angle. By using a contrast composition, the rich and colorful products of the bookstand contrast with the dark signs of the shops, highlighting the main subject of the bookstand. A wide-angle lens is also used to include a larger scope of the bookstand and shop scene. 1. Travel tips: It is recommended to visit between 14:00 and 19:00 (some shops will start to close after 19:00). 2. Other experiences: Some merchants selling calligraphy and paintings do not allow photography, and there will be a charge if you take pictures.

Shuyuanmen – Qingxin Hall Entrance Bookstall

The model stands next to the fan booth, with the photographer maintaining a frontal shot directly opposite the model, slightly below the model's eye level to highlight the integration of the model and the background. The composition is centered and slightly right, with the model positioned slightly to the right of the center, and the fan booth behind forming rich background elements, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. A standard lens is used for shooting, suitable for recording environmental details and highlighting the overall relationship between the model and the background. The model can hold a large fan, with the body slightly turned towards the camera, adding interest and dynamism to the image, while echoing the background elements. Additional suggestions: Choose a sunny day for the outing.

Shuyuanmen – Large Fan

The model is positioned at one-third of the way from the right side of the frame, while the old mailbox is at one-third from the left, employing the rule of thirds to create a balanced composition. The flat shooting angle allows for a natural interaction between the two. The model, with a genuine sense of storytelling, is gently posting a letter with the right hand and looking down with focus. The foreground includes leaves that form a natural frame, and the background retains the ancient building's main door, red lanterns, and brick carvings, highlighting the old objects and the atmosphere of the ancient architecture. Travel Tips: Free admission.

Xi’an Shuyuanmen – With Mailbox & Brick Wall Building

1. Positioning Angle: The model stands in front of the booth, with the photographer shooting directly at the model from eye level, slightly lower than the subject's line of sight, to create a sense of intimacy. 2. Composition Method: Use the rule of thirds, with the model positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame, and the left third of the scene filled with a rich background of cultural artifacts, adding depth and cultural feel to the image. 3. Lens Recommendation: Use a 50mm focal length on a camera or a 2x zoom on a smartphone to highlight the main subject and background details, showcasing the unique atmosphere of the cultural artifact booth. 1. Equipment Specifications: Fujifilm camera. 2. Additional Tips: The Academy Gate is a distinctive, antique-style pedestrian street in Xi'an. It's not only a paradise for calligraphy and painting but also an excellent location for capturing artistic photos. Various small cultural artifact shops and coffee houses are all very suitable for photography.

Xi’an Shuyuanmen – With Cultural Shop Stalls