Photographer's Position: Stand in front of the railing on the steps.
Model's Position: In the middle of the gate.
Shooting Angle: Due to the crowded venue, use 1x zoom on a smartphone or a wide-angle lens on a camera, shoot from above to capture the full inscription, and you can use a horizontal composition.
Model's Pose: Face the camera and can mimic the actions of a dinosaur.
Shooting Time: June 29, 14:00.
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 ( Closed on Mondays).
Free admission, but you need to book three days in advance. Tickets are released daily at 11:00. Enter the booking page early and make sure to fill in your ID information in advance. If it shows as fully booked, keep refreshing the page after 10 minutes, as additional tickets may become available.
Shooting Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro.

National Natural History Museum - Dinosaur Park Wooden Gate

The model stands in front of the fish tank, and the photographer stands about 1 meter in front of the model. The space is limited, so a 1x zoom on the phone should be sufficient.
1. Shooting Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro
2. Photography Pose: The model should stand as close to the fish tank as possible, with hands resting on the artificial rocks.
3. Visit Tips:
Free admission, but you need to make a reservation three days in advance.
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

National Natural History Museum - Arapaima gigas

Photographer Position: Stand about 1 meter in front of the model. With limited space, use a wide-angle lens or the 1x focal length on your phone.

Model Position: Stand close to the display cabinet.

Shooting Angle: Shoot at eye level to capture the full display cabinet and the person. Try to include the feet at the bottom of the frame to make the legs appear longer.

Model Pose: The model can face the camera directly or from the side.

Shooting Time: June 29, 2:30 PM

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Free admission, but you need to book 3 days in advance. Tickets are released daily at 11:00 AM. Enter the booking page early and fill in your ID information in advance. If it shows as fully booked, keep refreshing the page every 10 minutes as tickets may become available.

Shooting Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro

National Natural History Museum - Ammonite Display Case

Photographer Position: Stand directly in front of the model and the dinosaur.

Model Position: Outside the railing next to the dinosaur.

Shooting Angle: Use a 1x focal length on a smartphone or a wide-angle lens on a camera, shoot horizontally, capture the person in a close-up with the dinosaur's front as the background.

1. Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm X-S10.

2. Pose: Face the camera directly and imitate the fierce movements of the dinosaur.

3. Travel Tips:
   - Operating Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays);
   - Free admission, but reservation required three days in advance. Tickets are released at 11:00 daily, enter the reservation page early and fill in the ID information beforehand. If it shows fully booked, refresh the page every 10 minutes for any remaining tickets.

National Natural History Museum - Fierce Dinosaurs

The model stands in front of the tunnel glass, lightly touching the glass with her right hand and looking up at the shark, with a natural pose that enhances the sense of interaction. Using the rule of thirds, the model is positioned in the center of the frame, with the shark and rocks inside the aquarium on the left, balancing the composition. The photographer shoots at eye level, framing the scene to include the tunnel's rocky walls in the foreground and the underwater view in the background, emphasizing the depth of the scene. Post-processing: Adjust the contrast, brightness, and color balance to enhance the atmosphere.

Beijing National Museum of Natural History - Underwater World Tunnel

Photographer's Position: Stand about 1 meter in front of the model, with limited space, use a wide-angle lens on the camera or 1x focal length on the phone.

Model's Position: Close to the display case.

Shooting Angle: Eye-level shooting, capturing the entire polar bear and the person.

Model's Pose: Can imitate the actions of the polar bear.

Shooting Time: June 29th at 13:30.

Business Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays).

Free admission, but advanced reservation required at least three days in advance. Tickets are released daily at 11:00 AM, enter the reservation page early and be sure to fill in ID card information beforehand. If it shows fully booked, refresh the page after 10 minutes to find additional tickets!

Shooting Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro.

National Natural History Museum - Polar Bear Model

Capture the dynamics of the fish school and the blue water background by adopting a frontal, level angle directly facing the aquarium. The framing should encompass the entire front view of the aquarium, with the blue water serving as the backdrop and the red-orange fish school as the main subject.

Travel Tips: Reservations are made using real-name registration, and each person can only reserve once per day. After canceling a ticket, it will not be possible to reserve another ticket for the same day.

National Natural History Museum - Aquarium Golden Fish School

Model stands in front of the fish tank, the photographer stands at a 45-degree angle to the side of the model, using the tank's own structure for composition, resulting in a photo with a strong sense of space.

Admission: Free, no reservation required.

Pose suggestion: Point to the fish tank with one finger while looking at the camera.

Outfit suggestion: White color scheme.

Shooting time: Around 16:00.

Equipment used: Fujifilm XT30II with XF23mm F1.4 lens.

National Natural History Museum - in front of the diorama aquarium

The model is seated on a chair, and the photographer can capture both the dinosaur and the model from a distance of 3 meters away.

Travel Tips:
① Ticket Price: Book 1-3 days in advance, adults 20 yuan, students 10 yuan. Remember to bring your ID card, as you will need to exchange your reservation for a ticket at the ticket booth;
② Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00, evening session 18:00-21:00.

National Natural History Museum - Bench at the Entrance

Photography Tips: Position the model on the left side of the display board, with the photographer standing directly in front of the model to capture the shot. Use the rule of thirds to place the model on one side of the frame, highlighting the relationship between the subject and the environment.

Outfit Suggestions: Solid colors/Relaxed fit/Design elements.

Admission: Adult ticket: 79 yuan (book in advance through the 'National Natural History Museum' public account, tickets are also sold on-site. No refunds once purchased, remember to plan your visit before buying tickets!).

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), closed on Mondays. During the summer vacation from July 7, 2025, to August 31, the museum will be closed on Tuesdays and open on Mondays.

Photography Time: Around 15:30.

Photography Equipment: Ricoh GR3x HDF.

National Natural History Museum - Human Proportion Display Board