1. The photographer stands on the second floor near the railing to shoot, paying attention to safety, and the model goes up the stairs.
2. Avoid pedestrians during shooting to keep the frame clean. Compose the shot according to the square outlined in the picture to avoid clutter from too much scenery. Shoot from a high angle, paying attention to distortion.
3. It is recommended to use a DSLR camera and a zoom lens of 24-70. Set the focal length to 40 and the aperture around 3.5.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: Free reservation required.
②入园时间: Open from 9:00 to 17:50 (last admission at 17:00). Note that the site is closed on Tuesdays, except for public holidays.
③ Best time for shooting: Around 14:00 in the afternoon.

Xi’an Museum – White Glass Art Escalator

The model stands at the second-floor observation deck, with the photographer positioned to the side and slightly in front of the model, using a 50mm focal length for a horizontal shot. When composing the shot, utilize the framework of the architecture and the lines to enrich the image. Capture the photo from a high angle, paying attention to distortion.

1. Equipment settings: It is recommended to use a camera with a zoom lens of 24-70, set the focal length to 50, and use an aperture of around 4.

2. Travel tips:
   ① Ticket price: Free reservation! Remember to bring your ID card.
   ② Opening hours: 9:00-17:50 (last entry at 17:00). Note: Closed on Tuesdays (except for legal holidays).

Xi’an Anrenfang – 2nd Floor

Photographer stands on the second floor near the railing to shoot, while the model stands by the floor-to-ceiling window. Avoid pedestrians to keep the frame clean. Opt for a top-down perspective and be mindful of distortion. It is recommended to use a 24-70 zoom lens with a focal length of 70 and an aperture of around 6.5.

1. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:50 (last entry at 17:00), closed on Tuesdays (except for public holidays).
2. Admission price: Free, reservation required (can be reserved on site), remember to bring your ID card.
3. Suggested shooting time: around 13:00 PM.

Xi’an Anrenfang – Building Shadow

Photo by Xi’an Sofitel Legend Hotel – Entrance Bench

Xi’an Sofitel Legend Hotel – Entrance Bench

Photo by Xi’an Sofitel Legend Hotel – Hallway Photo

Xi’an Sofitel Legend Hotel – Hallway Photo

The model sits sideways on a bench with legs crossed and extended, hands resting on the edge, in a natural and relaxed posture. The composition is arranged with the model positioned on the right side of the frame, leaving space on the left to incorporate the background tower, streetlights, and street scene. The foreground is naturally framed by leaves to enhance the depth, with a low-angle, slightly upward shot. Additional tip: It's recommended to visit on a sunny day for better lighting and more striking photos.

Xi’an Sofitel Legend Hotel – Entrance Bench

By utilizing the layers of light and shadow from sand particles and beads, models can experiment with gentle body movements, such as reaching down to touch the exhibits or standing sideways to gaze at the light and shadow, creating a natural and relaxed atmosphere. Photographers can choose a side lighting angle to highlight the texture of the exhibits and the soft contours of the figures.

Turn on the portrait mode on your phone to blur the background, and use a 50mm prime lens on your camera with an aperture setting of f/1.8 to f/2.8 to easily capture the delicacy and romance within the art exhibition.

Xi’an Old Steel Factory Art Center – Gray & White Photography

By utilizing the layers of light and shadow from sand particles and bead decorations, models can try gentle body movements, such as bending down to touch the exhibits or standing sideways to gaze at the light and shadow, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Photographers can choose a side lighting angle to highlight the texture of the exhibits and the soft contours of the subjects.

Turn on the portrait mode on your phone to blur the background. For cameras, use a 50mm prime lens with an aperture setting between f/1.8 and f/2.8 to easily capture the delicacy and romance in an art exhibition.

Old Steel Factory Art Center – Red Painting

By leveraging the layers of light and shadow from sand particles and beads, models can try gentle movements, such as leaning down to touch the exhibits or standing sideways to gaze at the light and shadow, creating a natural and relaxed atmosphere. Photographers can choose a side lighting angle to highlight the texture of the exhibits and the soft contours of the figures.

Turn on the portrait mode on your phone to blur the background, and use a 50mm prime lens on your camera with an aperture set between f/1.8 and f/2.8 to easily capture the delicacy and romance in the art exhibition.

Old Steel Factory Art Center – Gray & White Photography

Drawing on the soft lines of the pearl beaded curtain, models can sit quietly and gently lift their eyes, blending into a dreamy scene. 
Photographers use a mid-range focal length to highlight the layers of the pearls, selecting a 35 - 50mm focal length and an f/2.2 - f/4 aperture in the professional mode on a smartphone to capture a romantic and artistic moment.

Old Steel Factory Art Center – Under White Bead Curtain