Photo by Beijing Lama Temple - Framed with the Lama Temple Plaque

Beijing Lama Temple - Framed with the Lama Temple Plaque

Photo by Lama Temple - Carved Incense Burner, Carved Plaques, and Architectural Inscriptions at Lama Temple

Lama Temple - Carved Incense Burner, Carved Plaques, and Architectural Inscriptions at Lama Temple

The photographer stands a little distance away from the archway with the camera positioned horizontally. Using central composition, place the archway at the center of the frame to showcase its exquisite details and overall shape. Employ a mid-range lens to accurately reproduce the proportions and colors of the archway, avoiding any distortion that might affect the image quality due to lens畸变.

Travel Tips: It is recommended to travel on a sunny day.

Lama Temple - Universal Sea Honoring the Dear Plaque

The photographer stands in front of the bronze lion sculpture, capturing a low-angle, upward shot to include the entirety of the lion. Using a standard lens, place the bronze lion at the bottom of the frame, with the red wall, ancient building eaves, and tree branches in the background to add depth to the image. 

Travel Tips: The entrance fee is 25 yuan per person.

Lama Temple - Bronze Lions

Positioning suggestion: The model stands in front of the building, with the photographer about 8 meters away capturing a wide-angle shot.

Composition suggestion: Place the model in the lower left corner of the frame to capture the entire building in the background.

Shooting time: It is recommended to shoot in the afternoon when the light is naturally soft.

Shooting equipment: This image was captured with a Nikon Z62 and a 28-75mm lens.

Outfit suggestion: New Chinese style or simple-colored clothing.

Pose suggestion: The model should walk naturally, allowing the photographer to capture candid shots.

Lama Temple - Staircase under the Chinese architectural eaves

Positioning suggestion: The model should stand next to the prayer wheel, with the photographer positioned 3 meters away from the model.

Composition suggestion: Place the model on the left side of the frame, zoom in to avoid capturing a cluttered background.

Shooting time: It is recommended to shoot in the afternoon for natural and soft lighting.

Shooting equipment: This image was captured using a Nikon Z62 with a 28-75mm lens.

Outfit suggestion: New Chinese style or simple-colored clothing.

Pose suggestion: The model should use their hand to spin the prayer wheel.

Lama Temple - Prayer Wheels

Photographers can focus on the details of ancient architecture while incorporating blooming white flowers in the foreground, showcasing the integration of traditional buildings and natural landscapes. Using white flowers as the foreground, the contrast between the sharp and blurred highlights the main body of the ancient architecture in the middle ground. This enriches the depth of the image and adds an elegant atmosphere.

Travel Tips: There are usually more people during the weekends, so it is recommended to visit and photograph on weekdays to avoid peak crowds and increase shooting efficiency.

Lama Temple - Peach Blossom Trees Near the Subway Station

The model stands by the roadside, with the photographer positioned face-to-face, 2 meters apart, using a 70mm focal length to compress the background and bring the Yonghe Temple architecture closer.

The model stands at the edge of the road with hands crossed in front of the chest, legs standing naturally, and smiling towards the direction of the photographer. Facing away from the photographer, the model stands with hands behind the back, turning the head to look in both directions to the left and right.

Lama Temple - Outside the Red Wall on the street

The model stands in front of the red pillar while the photographer is positioned on the steps below, shooting from an oblique angle and looking upwards. Equipment settings: Fujifilm XT30II with a 18-55mm lens. Poses for the photo: 1. Looking down at the ground; 2. Turning sideways and looking up.

Lama Temple - Octagonal Stele Pavilion

The photographer stands facing the plaque, adjusting the camera height to be level with the center of the plaque, maintaining a flat shooting perspective, and using the rule of thirds for composition.

1. Equipment settings: Nikon Z5 with a 24-120mm lens.
2. Post-processing: Color grading focuses on dark tones.
3. Additional tips: It's crowded on weekends, so it's recommended to choose good weather for photography.

The Plaque of Yongyou Hall in Lama Temple