1. Positioning Perspective: The photographer stands in front of the model and shoots from an eye-level angle.
2. Composition Technique: Use background elements, such as the red circular patterns on the wall and sculptures, to enrich the visual layers of the image.
3. Lens Recommendation: A lens around 50mm is recommended to clearly capture the model's posture and clothing details while also maintaining the context of the background environment.

Dongjing Yuan - Stone Planters

The model stands by the handrail, with the photographer positioned face-to-face. A telephoto lens compresses the background, and the camera is set up for a high-angle shot with a framework composition.

1. Equipment settings: iPhone 14PM.
2. Photography pose: The model stands at the corner of the stairs, with both hands resting on the surface, legs naturally positioned, head tilted to one side, and looking up. The model walks up from the corner, with one hand on the surface, pretending to casually look up at the photographer, who captures the moment from above.
3. Wardrobe suggestions: A dark suit jacket is a classic choice, or one could opt for a long trench coat or overcoat paired with a scarf to add a vintage touch. For the lower garments, choose dark straight-leg trousers or long, straight-leg pants.

The former site of Sino-French University - staircase corner

The photographer uses a low-angle shot with the model centered in the frame, creating a symmetrical composition. The foreground includes branches from above to add depth, with trees and distant rooftops captured in the background.

Travel Tips:
Admission Price: 25 yuan.

Beijing Lama Temple - Trees and Architecture

1. Perspective: The photographer stands beside the sculpture group and takes a top-down shot.
2. Composition technique: A circular composition is used, with the stone slab at the center and the human sculptures distributed in a circular pattern around it, guiding the viewer's gaze to the center of the image.
3. Lens usage: A medium telephoto lens is used to focus on the sculpture group, with a moderate blurring of the background architecture to highlight the main body of the sculptures.
Admission price: Free.

Beijing Dongjingyuan Temple - Bronze Figure Sculpture

Photo by Lama Temple - Yellow and Green Roof Guardian Beasts

Lama Temple - Yellow and Green Roof Guardian Beasts

The photographer can use a wide-angle camera, standing either below or above the steps, and can take shots from the front or the side. The model doesn't need to look at the camera to enhance the atmosphere.

Props for the shoot: There is an afternoon tea service nearby that can be used as a prop.

Zhuzhu Temple - Fendi Exhibition

Photo by Lama Temple - The Thousand-Mile Eye-Opening Plaque

Lama Temple - The Thousand-Mile Eye-Opening Plaque

Try shooting from a low angle, using the lines of the ancient pine sculptures to easily capture a sophisticated group photo.

Opening hours: Monday 11:00-19:00, Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-21:30.

Best time for photography: It is recommended to choose early morning or late evening when the sunlight is soft. The layers of light and shadow between the sculptures and ancient temple are more distinct, making every shot look like a masterpiece. On a sunny day, the contrast between the ancient pine sculptures and the blue sky and white clouds is particularly striking. On a cloudy day, the simple and unsophisticated atmosphere of the sculptures and ancient temple is more intense, offering a unique artistic conception.

Dongjingyuan Temple - Ancient Pines and Sculptures

Photography Tips:
The model should stand behind the white swan exhibit, with the photographer positioned in front of the model to capture a photo of both the model and the white swan exhibit together.

Posing Suggestions:
The model can stand sideways behind the exhibit and look down at it, or turn to look back at the camera.

Central Cultural Relics Management Center - White Swan

The photographer positioned themselves on the side of the subject, capturing the moment the person spins the prayer wheel from the side. In terms of composition, they utilized a red frame to create a framing effect, highlighting the main subject while using the prayer wheel as an accompanying element to enrich the content of the scene.

Lama Temple - Take a photo with the prayer wheels.