The photographer stands by the railing, using a parallel shooting angle and a centered composition to place the entire National Center for the Performing Arts building in the center of the frame, highlighting its symmetry and completeness. The foreground includes the railing and a tree trunk on the right to add depth, while the background retains a clear blue sky with appropriate negative space. The main subject encompasses the entire building and the green hedge at the bottom. Additional tip: Due to high foot traffic during holidays, it is recommended to visit during off-peak hours.

National Grand Theater - Take a photo with the railings and the exterior of the theater.

The photographer, positioned at the ground level of the hall, used an upward shooting angle with an ultra-wide lens. The composition primarily employs leading lines, utilizing the steel framework of the glass ceiling to guide the viewer's gaze upward, enhancing the sense of depth. The frame should include the entire glass ceiling, the curved walls on both sides, and the bottom elements such as the escalator and floor, to showcase the grandeur and structural beauty of the space.

National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing - Glass Dome and Escalator Space

The model stands near the railing, while the photographer positions themselves behind the green plants, using the leaves to create a natural frame. The background includes the curved architecture of the National Grand Theatre and the water scenery, creating a richly layered image. It is recommended to use an 85mm lens on a camera or the 3x zoom on a phone to compress the space and highlight the soft transition between the subject and the background. Photography poses: 1. The model can walk back and forth on the pathway for candid shots. 2. The model can also wave or greet the camera.

National Centre for the Performing Arts - Magnolia Tree at the Northeast Corner

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National Centre for the Performing Arts Small Theatre - Front View

The photographer is positioned directly in front of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, using a central composition to place the main structure of the theatre in the center of the frame. The building, green plants, and pedestrians are evenly distributed and symmetrically arranged. A standard lens is used to accurately represent the proportions of the scene, clearly showing the architectural exterior, signage, and spatial relationships of the surrounding environment, ensuring a stable and natural image. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Tickets can be purchased on the National Centre for the Performing Arts WeChat official account or mini-program. Off-peak season tickets cost 30 RMB, and peak season tickets cost 40 RMB. ② Opening Hours: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission stops at 4:30 PM. Closed on Mondays, except for holidays. 2. Additional Tips: ① Performance tickets can be purchased on the official website or Damai. You can enter the National Centre for the Performing Arts 90 minutes before the performance and enter the theater 45 minutes before the performance. ② There are few waiting chairs outside the entrance gates of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. If you arrive early, you may have to sit on the stairs.

National Grand Theater - Capture the entrance of the theater

The model stands on the north-south pathway, and the photographer should position themselves 15 meters away from the model at an angle, on the east-west pathway, using the rule of thirds for composition. 1. Equipment settings: Fuji XH2, lens 16-55mm. 2. Poses: ① The model can walk back and forth on the pathway for candid shots. ② The model can wave or greet the camera.

National Grand Theater - Emerald Fairy Path

The photographer stands higher on the stairs, shooting down at the model to create a sense of depth and layering in the image. The intersecting lines of the staircase serve as leading lines, emphasizing the geometric composition. The model is positioned in the upper one-third of the frame.

National Grand Theater - Take a photo with the interlaced staircase.

The photographer on the upper floor of the hall will use a bird's-eye view angle, capturing the curved glass curtain wall, the escalator, and the entire glass dome, with a few pedestrians below to add depth to the space. A wide-angle lens will be used to showcase the depth and grandeur of the architectural structure. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Price: Admission is 30 RMB in the off-season and 40 RMB in the peak season. If you have a show ticket, no additional admission ticket is required. ② Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays, open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: Tripods and reflectors for commercial photography are not allowed.

National Centre for the Performing Arts - Grand Hall's Curved Glass Curtain Wall

The model stands on a pathway oriented left to right. The photographer should position themselves 5 meters away from the model, directly facing them, and use a 50mm lens or the 2x zoom on a smartphone to take a central composition. The greenery on both sides of the pathway should form a symmetrical frame, emphasizing the harmony between the model and the environment. Photography poses: ① The model can walk back and forth on the pathway for candid shots. ② The model can pose in a side profile for atmospheric photos.

National Grand Theater - The Wizard of Oz Crosswalk Trail

The model stands under a magnolia tree. The photographer shoots from a slightly elevated angle to capture the interaction between the model and the branches, incorporating the National Centre for the Performing Arts and the water in the background. The model is positioned at the left one-third of the frame, with the branches extending to the upper right corner to add balance to the composition. Travel Tips: Open from Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). Closed on Mondays.

National Grand Theater - Magnolia Flower Cluster