Photo by Beijing Central Axis - Drum Tower

Beijing Central Axis - Drum Tower

The photographer uses a telephoto lens, with the foreground featuring blurred green leaves above to enhance the sense of depth. The main focus is on the brick wall and the central "I'm in Ditan" white sunshade tent, ensuring that the wording is clear and centered. The texture of part of the roof and the brick wall is highlighted, emphasizing the combination of architecture and text, making the image clean and layered.

Other tips: Avoid peak times and travel off-peak.

Ditan Park - photographing brick wall architecture and the words "I am in Ditan".

The photographer captures the scene from a low-angle view, including the Buddha statue and the Buddha wall in the frame, creating depth with the foreground statue contrasting against the background wall. A mid-to-long focal length lens is used to compress space, blur the background to highlight the foreground Buddha statue, and clearly show the details of the background Buddha wall. 

Equipment settings: Nikon Z30, with either a 16-50mm or 50-250mm lens.

Zhihua Temple - Buddha Wall

The model stands next to the phone stand, the photographer stands diagonally in front and slightly to the side of the model, shooting a half-body shot with the model positioned to the left one-third of the frame.

Peace Guoju - Vintage Mobile Phone Exhibition Wall

The main Buddha statue is positioned at the center of the frame, flanked by attendant bodhisattvas symmetrically distributed on either side, enhancing the sense of solemnity. The photographer stands sideways to the Buddha statue, capturing from an upward angle to highlight the main subject. The shot includes the main Buddha statue, the attendant bodhisattvas on both sides, as well as the white wall in the background and the wooden roof at the top, presenting a complete image of the Buddha statue ensemble.

Zhihua Temple - Buddha Statues and Standing Bodhisattva Attendants

Photo by Beiluo Guxiang - outside the Ancient Ear Coffee Shop

Beiluo Guxiang - outside the Ancient Ear Coffee Shop

The photographer is positioned in front of the model, shooting at eye level with a centered composition. The model stands against a red wall, placed at the center of the frame. The shot includes the red wall and the grey eaves above, highlighting the atmosphere of the setting. The model holds a sugar-coated hawthorn stick near their cheek, a natural gesture that enhances the sense of interaction. Styling suggestion: It is recommended to wear black-colored clothing.

Beijing Drum Tower - Red Wall Night View

The photographer employs a low-angle shot with a central composition, placing the model in the middle of the frame, sitting sideways on a bench with elbows resting on the surface, hand supporting the cheek, and body slightly leaning to create a relaxed and natural posture that enhances the sense of comfort in the image. The background includes a dense forest with the trunks of the trees scattered to add depth, while the foreground introduces the bench and a backpack nearby to enrich the details.

Travel Tips: The opening hours are from 6:00 to 20:30.

Ditan Park - Take a photo with the green benches and the woods.

There are tons of people looking at the pear blossoms, but the lilac spot is less crowded and great for photos. The model stands in front of the red arch, and the photographer shoots from a position 1 meter away from the model. The lilac flowers as the foreground create a symmetrical composition, which looks very beautiful.

Ticket price: 20R, need to make an appointment in advance through the mini program.

Photography equipment: Fujifilm XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Zhihua Temple - Cultural and Creative Space Archway

1. Positioning Perspective: The photographer shoots straight from the model's front.
2. Composition Technique: Utilize framework composition with a circular glowing mirror frame to enclose the indoor scene in the background, adding depth to the image.
3. Lens Application: Employ a standard lens to naturally present the ratio and spatial relationship between the model and the background environment.
Shooting Time: It is recommended to shoot in the evening, with the lighting by the window to enhance the atmospheric feel.

Beiluo Guxiang - Circular window outside Gu'er Café