Photo by Wanshou Baxian Palace – Dongtian Yunjí Gate

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Dongtian Yunjí Gate

Use a low angle shot, select side backlighting, include green leaves in the background, and retain stone railings in the foreground to add depth. Use a reflector to fill in light in front to avoid overly dark faces. Opt for backlighting or side backlighting with an attractive architectural background, and fill in light in front for the shot. Pose: The model leans on the stone railing, lightly places her arms crossed on the railing, and looks down with a natural gaze.

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Railing

The model stands in the center of the door frame, and the photographer takes a low-angle shot at the same level, framing the scene through the door frame, highlighting the Bauhinia flowers in the background. By using the door frame to create a framing composition, it is recommended to use a medium to long telephoto lens to compress the sense of space and emphasize the subject and background layers. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 3 yuan per person, no ID card is required, and tickets can be purchased directly at the entrance; ② Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:45. 2. Dressing Suggestions: It is recommended that the model wears clothing with large skirts or sleeves, new Chinese style, national style, Hanfu, or qipao, with light colors being the best choice.

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Arch & Bauhinia

Use the frame composition technique, with the hollowed-out window lattices on both sides as the foreground frame to encase the central incense burner, red temple building, and the pink Bauhinia flowers above, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. The incense burner is placed in the center of the frame, with a flat shooting angle ensuring alignment of the subject and background. The composition should include the window lattices, incense burner, the full view of the building, and the flower branches, highlighting the fusion of ancient architecture and spring scenery. Travel tip: It is recommended to choose a sunny afternoon around 4 PM for shooting, when the light is soft.

Baxian Temple, Xi’an – Window & Bauhinia

As shown in the diagram, the photographer and the model are 2 meters apart, with the photographer taking a horizontal shot. When shooting, be mindful to avoid passersby to keep the frame clean, pay attention to avoid distortion, and ensure shooting safety. It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, a focal length of around 35 with an aperture of about f/4. The best time for shooting is around 6 PM.

Baxian Temple – White Railing Plaque

The model can naturally turn or gaze while standing sideways. The photographer should maintain a distance of 2-3 meters from the model, using the door frame to compose the shot and avoid cluttered backgrounds, focusing on the subject. It is preferable to use a camera with a 35mm prime lens, setting the aperture between 2.0 and 2.8, and leveraging the contrast of indoor and outdoor lighting to create a sense of atmosphere.

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Latticed Door & Incense