Photo by National Centre for the Performing Arts - Stage and Auditorium Interior

National Centre for the Performing Arts - Stage and Auditorium Interior

Photo by National Grand Theater - Take a photo with the White Singer sculpture.

National Grand Theater - Take a photo with the White Singer sculpture.

The model is sitting on a stair step, facing away from the camera, with her legs stretched out and her hair hanging naturally, assuming a relaxed posture. The composition is centered, with the subject positioned in the middle of the frame, and the diagonal lines formed by the stairs guide the viewer's eye.

National Grand Theater - Take a photo with the glass stair railing

The photographer captures the scene from below the art installation inside the National Grand Theatre, shooting upward. The art installation and the main elevator shaft are centered in the frame, serving as the visual focus.
Travel Tips:
① Ticket Prices: Off-season ¥30 per person, Peak season ¥40 per person;
② Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Last entry at 4:30 PM.

National Centre for the Performing Arts - 1st Floor Elevator and Water Sound Installation

Photo by National Grand Theater - Upward shot of the architectural tower

National Grand Theater - Upward shot of the architectural tower

Photo by National Centre for the Performing Arts - National Centre for the Performing Arts Signage and Architectural Exterior

National Centre for the Performing Arts - National Centre for the Performing Arts Signage and Architectural Exterior

Photo by Entrance to the Opera House, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing

Entrance to the Opera House, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing

The photographer uses an upward angle with the subject positioned at the center of the frame, emphasizing the symmetry between the subject and the architecture. The composition includes the dome of the Grand Theater, the red National Grand Theater sign, and the front glass curtain wall, with the addition of yellow stripe elements on the ground to add depth. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the grandeur of the architecture and the interaction with the subject.

Travel Tips:
① Admission: 40 RMB per person.
② Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Mondays.

National Grand Theater - Group photo at the entrance and building exterior.

Using an upward shooting angle, the photographer captures the building with a wide-angle lens from a low position to enhance its grandeur. The subject is placed slightly below the center of the frame, emphasizing the contrast between the person and the structure. The lines at the top of the building naturally guide the viewer's gaze upward, adding depth and visual tension to the image. The framing should fully include the entrance of the opera house and its golden grid background to ensure the architectural space is well represented.

1. Pose: The model can stand at the entrance of the theater, raising one hand in a victory sign.
2. Clothing: Light-colored outfits are recommended.

National Grand Theater Opera House - Golden decorations in front of the entrance

The photographer is positioned above the escalators, shooting from a bird's-eye view. The composition is symmetrical, with two escalators mirrored on either side, and figures placed on each escalator to create visual balance. A standard lens is used to accurately represent the spatial proportions, emphasizing the depth of the escalators and the structural relationship within the building's interior.

National Grand Theater - Staircase