The photographer uses the exhibition hall as the space, placing a large digital sandbox at the center of the frame, guiding the viewer’s gaze with the curves of the sandbox. Hanging banners above form vertical decorations, leveraging the tall space of the hall to highlight the scale of the sandbox. People are used as accents to emphasize the grandeur of the scene, creating a composition where "space - main sandbox - decorative elements" seamlessly blend, showcasing the exhibition layout. Additional tips: Please do not touch the models or artifacts during your visit, and keep quiet—no loud talking.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Canal Model

The model stands about 1 meter away from the panoramic view, and the photographer squats about 0.5 meters in front of the model. The exposure is primarily based on the background, causing the model to be underexposed and creating a silhouette effect. Admission: Free. Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Pose Reference: Side profile. Outfit Suggestion: Neo-Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 2:30 PM. Equipment: Fujifilm XT30II, 18-55mm lens.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Grand Canal Landscape Scroll Check-in Wall

Using a close-up composition, the focus is on the bronze divine beast and the human figure atop it, highlighting their intricate shapes and exquisite patterns. The dark background is simple yet provides a stark contrast, making the bronze artifact stand out and creating a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. This emphasizes the unique charm and historical value of the artifacts from ancient Shu civilization.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Bronze Divine Beast

The model stands about 2 meters away from the provincial map, and the photographer stands 1 meter in front of the model, centering the composition. The lighting is measured with the background as the main subject, causing the model to be underexposed, creating a silhouette effect. Admission: Free. Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-20:00. Pose Reference: Slightly turned to the side with the head tilted back a bit. Outfit Suggestion: Neo-Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 14:30. Shooting Equipment: FujifilmXT30II + 18-55 lens.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Provincial Map

The photographer stands about 5 meters in front of the bow of the tall ship, using a smaller aperture to achieve greater depth of field, ensuring the entire architectural structure of the ship is sharply visible. Admission: Free. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-20:00. Best Shooting Time: Around 15:00. Photography Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55 lens.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Large Sailboat

The photographer uses a side-angle shot, positioning the camera parallel to the artifact's head and slightly tilted forward to emphasize the three-dimensional quality and details. By arranging the masks in a staggered front-to-back pattern, the composition creates leading lines that enhance the depth and visual extension of the image. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Bronze Human Face Mask Exhibit

The model stands below the Yin Shang Neon Gate, positioned at the center. The photographer stands 2 meters directly in front of the model, using a central composition to place the model at the center of the frame. Admission: Free Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Pose Reference: Slightly tilt the head back to show the profile. Dress Suggestion: Neo-Chinese style. Camera Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55 lens.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Beneath the Neon Gates of the Shang Dynasty

The model stands inside the faux stone railing, and the photographer stands on the ground, about 2 meters away from the model. It's recommended to use a zoom lens for the shoot. Admission: Free. Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Pose Reference: Side profile with head tilted back. Dressing Suggestion: Neo-Chinese style. Shooting Time: Around 2:00 PM. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Fake Stone Railings and Panoramic Murals of the Forbidden City

The model stands to one side of the mural corridor, while the photographer positions himself at a 45-degree angle to the model, utilizing the corridor's expansiveness for composition to add more depth to the shot. Admission: Free. Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Pose Reference: Side profile with one hand on the waist. Style Suggestion: Neo-Chinese style. Photography Time: Around 2:30 PM. Photography Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55 lens.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Mural Corridor

The photographer stands on one side of the small wooden boat, at a slightly lower position to capture the full view of the boat model and the surrounding environment. Using the symmetry of the boat model, the boat is placed in the center of the frame to enhance the balance of the image. Admission: Free. Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Photography Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens.

Beijing Grand Canal Museum - Small Wooden Boat Model