The photographer should be about 2 meters away from the model, shooting horizontally. While shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean, pay attention not to distort, use leading lines composition, and utilize the extension of the wall lines to guide the viewer's gaze, adding depth to the image. It is recommended to use a 50mm focal length on the camera to highlight the delicate texture of the model and the wall, while avoiding too wide a field of view that could distract from the subject. 1. Photography Equipment: It is suggested to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, set at a focal length of 50, and an aperture around f/4. 2. Travel Guide: The best time for shooting is around 11:00 AM.

Gao Family Courtyard – By Wall

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No. 3, Xiyangshi Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Photography Tips

The photographer should be about 2 meters away from the model, shooting horizontally. While shooting, be mindful to avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean, pay attention not to distort, use leading lines composition, and utilize the extension of the wall lines to guide the viewer's gaze, adding depth to the image. It is recommended to use a 50mm focal length on the camera to highlight the delicate texture of the model and the wall, while avoiding too wide a field of view that could distract from the subject. 1. Photography Equipment: It is suggested to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, set at a focal length of 50, and an aperture around f/4. 2. Travel Guide: The best time for shooting is around 11:00 AM.

Walking Guide

Walk straight ahead for 15 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight ahead for 15 meters.

You will see a plaque on your right indicating Xiyang Market, then make a right turn and go straight for 50 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

You will see a plaque on your right indicating Xiyang Market, then make a right turn and go straight for 50 meters.

You will see the ticket office at the Gao Family Mansion, which is our filming location. After purchasing the ticket, head straight for about 5 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

You will see the ticket office at the Gao Family Mansion, which is our filming location. After purchasing the ticket, head straight for about 5 meters.

Turn right at the fork in the road indicated by the sign. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the fork in the road indicated by the sign.

Look to the left, where the small road meets the intersection, that's our spot for shooting and checking in. — step-by-step photo guide

Look to the left, where the small road meets the intersection, that's our spot for shooting and checking in.

Since the filming location is in the popular Muslim Street area, which is winding and quite large with many exits, take a taxi and set the destination to the intersection of Xi Yang Shi and Bei Yuan Men in Lianhu District, Xi'an. Once you get out of the car, see the large stone gate and walk straight forward for 200 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Since the filming location is in the popular Muslim Street area, which is winding and quite large with many exits, take a taxi and set the destination to the intersection of Xi Yang Shi and Bei Yuan Men in Lianhu District, Xi'an. Once you get out of the car, see the large stone gate and walk straight forward for 200 meters.