Use an upward angle and center the composition to highlight the "Jixian Gate" plaque, placing it in the center of the frame. Surround it with colorful architectural details to enhance the main subject. Utilize the door frame to create a frame within the frame, incorporating the yellow ginkgo tree below to add depth to the image. The composition should include the plaque, the colorful murals above, and the ginkgo tree outside the door frame. A medium-telephoto lens is recommended to capture the details while blending them with the background. Travel Tips: ① Admission Price: 30 RMB, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays except holidays), ticket sales stop at 4:30 PM.

Beijing Imperial Academy - Ji Xian Gate Plaque and Ginkgo Trees

The photographer stands at the side front of the building, shooting at eye level with a central composition, placing the large screen in the center of the frame. It is recommended to use a standard lens to accurately capture the scene, showing the proportions between the large screen, the building, and the nighttime environment. Additional tip: The large screen cycles through different images, so be prepared to wait for the right moment.

Wangfujing Department Store - My night scene of big screens and architecture in Beijing

The photographer adopted an eye-level stance and took the shot slightly from the side of the stone lion’s front, showcasing its full figure. The composition employs the central rule, placing the stone lion at the center of the frame, with the red walls, arched gate, and snowy scenery as the background, highlighting the main subject. A standard lens was used to realistically reproduce the details of the scene, presenting the ancient and simple texture of the stone lion in the snowy setting. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Full price ticket is 3 RMB, half price ticket is 1.5 RMB. Tickets can be purchased through the Changyou Park WeChat official account. ② Opening Hours: 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM, last entry at 7:30 PM. 2. Other Tips: It is recommended to allocate 3-4 hours for your visit.

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Snowy Stone Lions

The model leans against the railing, and the photographer stands back one or two arm's lengths, using a 2x/medium-telephoto lens. Equipment settings: Fujifilm X4, lens 18-50mm, aperture f2.8. Pose: It's fine whether looking at the camera or not; turning sideways to the camera adds more cinematic feel. Shooting time: Around 3 PM, with great lighting. Outfit suggestion: Keep it simple and clean, with black, white, and gray being versatile choices.

The Forbidden City - Balustrade of the Baohe Hall

For the composition, position yourself at a distance with a straight-ahead view, allowing the architecture, stone railings, and people to naturally appear in the frame while maintaining true spatial relationships. Arrange the main building, water surface, and stone railings in different horizontal zones, adding people to enhance vitality and balance the composition. Use a standard lens to accurately reproduce the scene’s proportions, capturing the architectural details, stone textures, and human postures clearly, giving the image both documentary quality and a sense of depth. Travel Tips: 1. Admission: Adults 30 CNY per person, college students 15 CNY per person, free for those under 18 and over 60, and the first 200 visitors on Wednesdays. 2. Opening Hours: May to October (peak season) 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, November to April (off-season) 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum - Take a photo with the stone railings in front of the Piyong Hall.

Photo by Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Taking a Photo with the Palace

Zhongshan Park in Beijing - Taking a Photo with the Palace

Using a centered composition, place the model in the middle of the frame, standing next to a stone pillar, with the photographer shooting from a low angle in front of the model; incorporate the architecture of the Imperial College in the background. 1. Pose: The model can stand on the stone steps, holding an oil-paper umbrella and looking into the distance. 2. Outfit Suggestion: It’s recommended to wear traditional costumes and makeup. 3. Additional Tips: When taking photos in the summer, be sure to apply sunscreen and bring insect repellent.

The Imperial Academy - next to the white railings

The model leans against the table, and the photographer stands directly in front of the model, about 4 meters away, with a cartoon installation as the background, shooting from the front. ① Equipment: Fujifilm XT-5, 16-50mm lens. ② Pose: The model leans back against the table, with hands on hips, looking towards the cartoon installation. ③ Travel Tips: Free admission, operating hours 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pop-up event from July 11 to September 11.

Wangfujing Central - Cartoon Character Installations by the Tables

The model is seated at a table on the right side of the frame, looking naturally down at her phone with relaxed hand movements. The photographer uses a straight-on angle, incorporating a glowing moon and sun decor in the background to balance the composition and compress the background to highlight the subject and decorative details. Foreground elements on the table add depth to the scene.

Nanchizi Art Gallery - Take a photo with the glowing moon and sun decorations.

The model stands in front of the statue, and the photographer stands two arm's lengths away, using a 1x/wide-angle lens. Shooting time: 3-5 PM, when the sunlight is good. Shooting equipment: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f/2.8. Outfit suggestion: The entire scenic area is solemn and mainly red, so simple clothing is recommended. Pose suggestions: You can stand facing the sculpture; if you’re unsure about poses, you can look down at the camera, or look up at the sky or down at the ground.

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum - The white statue of the sage Confucius.