The model stands in front of the statue, and the photographer stands one arm's length away, using a 1x/wide-angle lens. Focus on the statue, with the person slightly blurred in the foreground.
Shooting Time: 3:00-5:00 PM, when the sunlight is good.
Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 + 18-50mm f/2.8.
Wardrobe Suggestions: The entire scenic area is solemn and serious, with red as the main color. Simple clothing is recommended.
Photography Poses: Stand with your feet crossed; if you're unsure about poses, you can look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum - Statue of Confucius Teaching

The photographer stands below the steps, shooting upward to capture the architecture, aligning the stone-carved path and the plaque of the main gate of Dacheng Hall at the center of the frame to highlight the ceremonial feel and axial symmetry. The branches at the top are included as a natural border, adding layers and a classical atmosphere to the picture.

Travel Tips:
Opening Hours: Peak Season May-Oct 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Off-Season Nov-Apr 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays).
Ticket Price: $30 per person.

Confucius Temple Dacheng Hall - Steps and Plaque in Front of the Hall

The model stands on the platform, positioned diagonally to the Chinese-style building. The photographer should stand 1 meter directly in front of the model. Use a medium-telephoto lens, such as a 55mm, to capture the building.

Admission: $4.50 per person.

Pose reference: Face away from the photographer with hands on hips.

Dress suggestion: Traditional or Neo-Chinese style.

Shooting time: Around 3:00 PM.

Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55 lens.

Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum - Small Courtyard in Front of Chinese-style Architecture

The model stands in the middle of the steps in front of the hall, close to the left side, while the photographer stands on the side of the steps, about 8 meters away from the model, using the red window as the background for a side shot.
1. Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XT5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Pose: The model faces away from the camera, looking to the side.
3. Travel Tips:
① Admission: 30 RMB per person.
② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum - Red Lanterns & Windows

The model is sitting on a bench, and the photographer is standing about 10 meters diagonally behind the model, using a tree in the foreground and red windows in the background, shooting from the side rear.

1. Equipment: Fuji XT5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Pose: The model is sitting on a bench with hands resting on either side of the body, looking forward.
3. Travel Tips:
   ① Admission: 30 CNY per person.
   ② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum - Red Window Bench

The model leans against the stone railing, while the photographer stands about 5 meters away at the model's side-front, using green leaves as the foreground and red pillars as the background for a slightly side-angle shot.

1. Equipment: Fuji XT5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Pose: The model leans against the stone railing, arms extended and resting on the railing, looking to the side.
3. Travel Tips:
① Admission: 30 RMB per person.
② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum - Red Pillars and White Balustrades

The model stands beside the steps in front of the Imperial Stele Pavilion, and the photographer stands diagonally behind the model, about 10 meters away. The photographer captures the model with the Imperial Stele Pavilion and the red windows of the exhibition hall as the background, shooting from a slight side angle.

1. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT-5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Shooting Pose: The model faces away from the camera and walks forward with large steps, capturing the moment.
3. Travel Tips:
① Admission: 30 RMB per person.
② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum - Stairs in Front of the Temple

The model stands between two pavilions, with the photographer positioned about 10 meters behind and to the side of the model, using the imperial stele pavilion as the background for a high-angle shot.

1. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Shooting Pose: The model faces away from the camera, turning in circles, with the photographer capturing the motion.
3. Travel Tips:
① Admission: 30 RMB per person.
② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum - in front of the vermilion walls and golden-tiled architecture.

The model walks slowly along the red wall, while the photographer stands a bit further away, maintaining an eye-level perspective for a straight shot. Using a framing composition, the photographer incorporates tree branches as a natural frame and shoots with a standard lens.

Outfit suggestion: Choose light-colored clothing to complement the red wall for better photos.

Confucius Temple and Imperial Academy Museum - Take a photo with the red walls

The model stands on a step slightly above the middle of the staircase, close to the right railing. The photographer is positioned below the staircase, at an angle slightly behind the model, about 6 meters away, shooting from a low angle looking up.
1. Equipment: Fuji XT5, 16-50mm lens.
2. Pose: Model walks up the stairs, turns back, and the shot is captured.
3. Travel Tips:
① Admission: 30 RMB per person.
② Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum - Dacheng Hall Archway