1. Shooting Angle: The model should stand directly below the crown on the corridor. The photographer should shoot at eye level, ensuring the crown aligns with the model's head. 2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the model in the center and the crown at the top of the frame to highlight it. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 50mm lens on a camera or the 2x zoom on a phone to avoid excessive background distraction. 1. Pose: The model should pretend to be wearing the crown and strike a pose. 2. Travel Tips: ① Admission is 120 RMB per person, discounted tickets are 60 RMB per person. ② The exhibition runs from November 6, 2024, to June 5, 2025, and it is recommended to spend 1-2 hours visiting. 3. Dress Code: Wear simple and elegant clothing, and consider accessories like a scarf or earrings.

National Museum of China - Crown Installation

Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, with the arch as the foreground frame to highlight the Forbidden City buildings in the middle. The building is centered in the frame, with symmetrical elements on both sides, enhancing the sense of balance. The photographer should stand inside the arch, facing straight ahead, to avoid capturing any ground clutter and to emphasize the grandeur of the architecture. Shooting Time: It is recommended to shoot during clear weather with good daylight.

The Forbidden City - Capturing the Architecture of the Forbidden City Through Archways

The photographer uses a central composition to highlight the singing and dancing figurine, placing the Eastern Han drum-beating singing figurine at the center of the frame, making it the visual focal point. A medium-focus lens clearly captures the vivid facial expressions, body movements, and details of the terracotta figurine, while soft lighting enhances its three-dimensional quality. Due to the high number of visitors at the National Museum, you can shoot the drum-beating singing figurine through gaps in the crowd (framing composition) or wait for quieter moments to capture it with the glass display case as the foreground (obstructed view composition). The lighting inside the National Museum is relatively dim, so it is recommended to bring a large-aperture lens for better photography. Travel Tips: 1. Ticket Price: Tickets are released daily at 5:00 PM and are free. 2. Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays, with the last admission at 4:00 PM. 3. Booking Method: Reserve tickets one week in advance through the official mini-program. Arrive on time with your ID according to the scheduled time slot; early arrivals will not be allowed entry.

National Museum of China - Eastern Han Dynasty Drum-Beating Storytelling Figurine

The photographer uses an upward angle inside the grand hall to capture the symmetrical beauty of the red-golden columns on both sides and the central ceiling with a symmetrical composition. The ceiling, located at the center of the frame, is the focal point. The shot should include the columns, the ceiling, and the altar below, to fully showcase the internal structural layers. 1. Travel Tips: - Peak Season: 06:00-22:00, last entry at 21:00 - Off-Season: 06:30-22:00, last entry at 21:00 2. Additional Suggestions: - Avoid peak hours.

Temple of Heaven Park - The red columns and ceiling of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

The model stands sideways next to the painting, and the photographer shoots from a distance of 3 meters. Shooting time: 15:00-16:00. Shooting equipment: Fuji XT30 II.

Beijing Space-Time Collection Art Museum - Red Puppet Painting

The model stands inside the stone-framed doorway, facing the camera directly. The photographer takes the shot from a level angle, with the camera positioned at the model's chest height. The stone frame is used to create a frame-within-a-frame composition, focusing on the model while the left wall and right lines form a contrast, adding balance to the shot. A standard lens is used to maintain a moderate perspective, avoiding any imbalance between the background and the subject. POSE: The model’s hands rest naturally on the door frame, with the body slightly turned to add a sense of dynamic movement.

The Palace Museum - Eastern Six Palaces Stone Framed Gate

The photographer stands at the center of the Imperial Walkway on the front platform of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, facing the building and shooting from a low angle to emphasize its towering height. The composition is centered, with the main structure of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest placed in the middle of the frame, and the steps and red pavilions enhancing the balance. Travel Tips: - Opening Hours: - Peak Season: Park 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, last entry at 9:00 PM - Peak Season: Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last entry at 5:30 PM - Off Season: Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM - Peak Season: April 1 - October 31, Off Season: November 1 - March 31.

Temple of Heaven - Evening Glow at the Eastern Side Hall of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

The photographer stands at a lower position on the city wall, looking up to capture the blue sky and the city wall as the main elements of the photo, using a wide-angle lens to expand the field of view. Travel Tips: ① You don’t need to buy a ticket to the Palace Museum to photograph the magnolias at Donghuamen. ② Try to visit in the afternoon for shooting, as the sunlight won’t be as harsh.

The Forbidden City - Eastern Flower Gate and Magnolia Blossoms in the Same Frame

I suggest walking a few meters south on the overpass above the sports stadium, which is directly opposite the east gate of the Temple of Heaven Park, and using a low angle shot. Position the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the center of the frame, with the sun precisely topping the hall to create a visual focal point. The frame should include the full view of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the orange-red sky above, and the distant street below to enhance the depth of the image. A telephoto lens is recommended for this shot. Shooting time: I suggest heading out to shoot just before sunset on a clear day.

Temple of Heaven Park - Capturing the street views and the sunset at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests from the overpass.

The photographer uses a low-angle shot, kneeling close to the lower part of the display cabinet, employing a close-up composition to focus on the wooden sculpture’s details and textures. A medium to long focal length lens of 50mm-85mm or a 2x-3x zoom on a phone is used to compress the space and better highlight the details. Equipment: Use 2x or 3x zoom on a phone, or a 50-85mm lens on a camera. Flash must be turned off. Post-processing: Brighten the image to emphasize the wood texture, and remove any dirt or reflections on the glass. Travel: Make a reservation in advance! Head to Hall 13 on the 4th floor at 9 AM. Bring a small bag, and shoot quietly and quickly.

National Museum of China - Exhibit of Song Dynasty Buddha Head in Gallery 13