Use a centered composition, place the "Beijing Heping Guoju Future" sign in the center of the frame to highlight the main text. The photographer should shoot from in front of the sign to ensure it is upright and clear. Include the green train carriage to the left of the sign, retaining the windows and the words "Beijing Bureau Beijing Section 50688 Hard Seat Car" to enhance the sense of history. Use a standard lens to capture the image, ensuring clarity in both the subject and background details. Additional tips: Avoid peak traffic times and travel off-peak.

Wangfujing - He Ping Guo Ju Sign and Train Carriage

The model is positioned slightly to the left in the center of the frame, with the photographer employing a low-angle shot. A frame composition is utilized, with red window lattices serving as a natural frame to encase the ancient architectural rooftops outside the window, enhancing the sense of depth in the image. The shot includes indoor chandeliers, small table decorations, and beverages, with the background featuring the ancient building's rooftops. It is recommended to use a medium to long focal length lens to highlight the integration of the subject with its surroundings.

Beijing Drum Tower - Take a photo with the red windows and ancient architectural rooftops.

The photographer should shoot the niche wall, ensuring that the grid lines are horizontal and vertical. Place the entire grid of the niche in the frame, with symmetrical distribution left and right, and top and bottom, to highlight a sense of solemn order. The framing should fully include the niche structure on the wall, without adding a foreground, and with the background being the entire niche wall, avoiding clutter that interferes with the main subject. Travel tips: The ticket price is 20 yuan.

Zhihua Temple - Wall Niches and Buddha Statues

Photo by Beiluo Guxiang - Next to the Red Gate

Beiluo Guxiang - Next to the Red Gate

The model stands at the entrance of the store, and the photographer takes a shot from the farthest point directly opposite the model. 1. Travel Tips: It's more considerate to shoot during non-meal times (to avoid affecting business). 2. Equipment Settings: The space at the entrance is relatively narrow, so it's recommended to use a focal length of 35mm or less. 3. Other Experiences: Cars often pass through the alley, so be mindful of safety during the shoot.

Wudaoying Hutong - Songhe Japanese Restaurant

The model is positioned on the right side of the frame, with the photographer capturing from a low angle to highlight the depth of the red wall and the "Ditan Park" plaque, including the complete plaque, red wall, and the yellow roof on the left to enhance the sense of environmental layering. Use a standard focal length or 2x on a smartphone to avoid a cluttered background. Travel Tips: Operating hours are from 06:00 to 21:00.

Ditan Park - Entrance Plaque

The photographer emphasizes the main subject, framing the shot to include the top of the arched brick wall, the texture of the bricks, and the foreground subject, showcasing the historical feel of the environment while balancing details of the background and the main subject, making the image clearer and more realistic. Travel Tips: Admission is free.

He Ping Guo Ju - Self-service Tricycles in Front of Brick Walls

Model stands in front of the fish tank, with the photographer about 1 meter in front of the model. Limited space, a 1x zoom on the phone will do. 1. Photography equipment: iPhone 15pro. 2. Poses for the photo: The model should stand close to the fish tank, can show a side profile or a back view. Wearing light-colored clothing is advisable. 3. Check-in tips: Free of charge, but requires reservation three days in advance. Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays). Tickets are released at 11:00 AM daily. Enter the reservation page early and make sure to fill in your ID information beforehand. If it shows fully booked, keep refreshing the page after 10 minutes; there might be additional tickets released!

National Natural Museum - White Koi Carp

Photography Tips: The model should stand on one side of the ginkgo tree, while the photographer positions themselves 2 meters directly in front of the model, using the rule of thirds to place the model on the right side of the frame. Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday from 06:00 to 20:30. Outfit Suggestions: Warm brown shades, pairing with a scarf adds more atmospheric feel. Admission Price: ¥2 per person. Best Time for Photography: Around 12:30 PM. Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3X HD.

Ditan Park - Under the Ginkgo Trees and Chinese-style Architecture

Standing on the zebra crossing, use a low-angle shot with the stripes as a leading line in the composition, extending from the foreground to the main subject, the drum tower. Include green leaves in the foreground to add depth, capture the side building of the drum tower, the blue sky background, and pedestrians on the street. Highlight the grandeur of the architecture and the atmosphere of daily life, and adjust the exposure to ensure the red walls and blue sky are vivid. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: 20 yuan for the drum tower only, 30 yuan for a combined ticket of the bell and drum towers, half price for students; ② Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30 (stop selling tickets at 16:00).

Beijing Drum Tower - Side view of the Drum Tower on the zebra crossing