It is recommended that the photographer stands on the street in front of the building and shoots from a horizontal angle, using a lens with a focal length of 24 to 105mm or 24 to 70mm, to accurately reproduce the building's exterior proportions and the surrounding street scenes, and clearly display the architectural details. 1. Equipment settings: Sony a7m3, Tamron 28-75 and Tamron 70-180. 2. Post-processing: Use Lightroom desktop version to increase the color temperature to warm up the image, with a color temperature of about 6000 to 6500K, increase saturation, adjust the HSL to shift the green hue to the left, increase the saturation of green and yellow, and then increase the brightness, color grading, highlights, shadows, and midtones can all add yellow-orange or cool colors. 3. Travel tips: Make sure to shoot on a sunny day, the best shooting time is before 10 am in the morning or from 3 pm after to sunset.

China Court Museum - Capture the street scene at the museum entrance.

Photo by Zhihua Temple - Wall with Four Wooden Sculpted Buddha Reliefs

Zhihua Temple - Wall with Four Wooden Sculpted Buddha Reliefs

The model stands in front of a red door, with the photographer using a low-angle shot and center composition to include the full view of the door, two red lanterns above, and the stone walls on both sides, creating a sense of balance with symmetrical elements. The texture of the stone walls and the decoration of the lanterns are preserved to highlight the antique charm of the Chinese-style door.

Gulou - Take a photo with the Character-Red Gate

The model stands in front of the sign, with the photographer positioned face-to-face at a distance of 2 meters, using a 50mm focal length to capture the entire sign as much as possible. The model stands to the left of the sign, with hands slightly open on the chest, one leg raised backward, and turns the head to look at the photographer. The model stands facing the photographer, with one hand on the waist and the other hand on the brim of the hat, looking at the photographer with a tilted head.

Wudaoying Hutong - the spot with the "Bump and Grab" sign.

Photo by Ditan Park - Night View of Ditan Archway

Ditan Park - Night View of Ditan Archway

The model stands between the graffiti wall and the tree trunk, slightly to the right of the center of the frame, with the photographer shooting at eye level. The complete pink graffiti wall is preserved on the left, and the tree trunk is included on the right to balance the composition. The model is sideways, with the right hand making a victory sign pointing to the graffiti text, in a natural pose.

Beiluo Guxiang - Take a photo with the graffiti wall and trees.

It is recommended to use a central composition, placing the arched windows of the former Yokohama Specie Bank building in the center of the frame to highlight its symmetrical beauty and architectural details. The photographer should use a flat shooting angle to ensure the vertical sense and stability of the building's lines. When framing, appropriately retain the surrounding brick walls and decorative details of the windows, while also capturing the green leaves at the top and the mottled light and shadow on the ground to add depth and liveliness to the image. 1. Travel Tips: ①The former Yokohama Specie Bank building is now the China Court Museum, which can be visited by appointment on Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Reservations can be made through the WeChat public account "China Court Museum". ②The best time for photography is from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning or from 16:00 to 19:00 in the evening when the light is soft. ③Avoid the midday hours from 12:00 to 15:00 when some parts of the road lack shade. 2. Dressing Suggestions: It is recommended to wear light-colored cheongsams or French-style dresses, paired with straw bags, and flat shoes are advised due to the long cobblestone paths. 3. Other Experiences: ①Pay attention to the historical plaques on the walls, scan the QR codes to learn about the history and present of the building. ②When the streetlights come on, the bas-reliefs of the building have a more film-like quality under the warm light.

China Court Museum - Architectural Windows Framed with Greenery

Photography Tips: Position the model in the center in front of the exhibition stand, with the photographer standing directly in front of the model to capture the shot. Use a centered composition to place the model at the center of the frame, enhancing the balance of the image. Outfit Suggestions: Playful/Simplicity. Admission: WeChat Mini Program, tickets are released at 11:00 AM daily, book 3 days in advance, free (set an alarm, it's extremely popular). Purchase tickets for the Da Vinci special exhibition to enter, $79 per person. Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM, closed on Mondays. From July 7, 2025, to August 31, closed on Tuesdays during the summer vacation, and open on Mondays. Photography Time: Around 3:30 PM. Photography Equipment: iPhone 16 Pro.

National Natural History Museum - In front of the dinosaur skull

Photo by Beijing Zhihua Temple - Seven Relief Exhibits

Beijing Zhihua Temple - Seven Relief Exhibits

Photo by Ditan Park - Eaves and Red Maples

Ditan Park - Eaves and Red Maples