The photographer should stand opposite the main entrance and is recommended to use a standard wide-angle lens to shoot slightly upward. Utilize the trees on both sides to frame the cathedral in the center of the picture, with the sky as the background. 1. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free and open to the public. ② Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 09:00-19:00. 2. Additional Tips: ① Dress appropriately; avoid revealing or outlandish clothing. ② Obtain permission from staff before photographing religious ceremonies.

Xishiku Catholic Church - The front facade of the church building with trees.

The model should stand at the top of the steps, and the photographer should position themselves about 2 meters below the model. For an iPhone 15 Pro, use a 1x zoom, and for a camera, use a 27mm focal length. Tilt the camera slightly upward to ensure the top of the building is fully in the frame, while the bottom of the frame captures the model’s feet. 1. Photography Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro. 2. Pose: The model should stand on the central axis, facing the camera or slightly turned. 3. Visiting Tips: The church is open from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays (Monday to Saturday), and from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. 4. Note: Dress appropriately with skirts or dresses covering the knees, no exposed shoulders or backs, no flip-flops, and remove hats. Keep phones on silent. Tripods and commercial photography are not allowed. Maintain a quiet environment and avoid loud conversations and running around.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Xi Shi Ku, Beijing - Church Panorama

Shooting Tips: The model should stand behind the fence, while the photographer should be on the lower platform, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens. Shooting Time: Between 3-5 PM, when the lighting is great. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Tips: Given the unique architectural style of the church, a simple and natural outfit would be perfect. Posing Tips: If facing the camera makes you feel uncomfortable, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Xishiku Catholic Church - Under the Eaves of a Chinese-style Pavilion

The photographer is four chairs away from the statue of the Madonna, framing the full body of the statue. The photographer squats down to lower the camera angle for the shot. 1. Post-processing: After shooting, you can adjust the brightness and contrast appropriately to make the details of the photo stand out more. 2. Admission: Free. 3. Hours: Monday to Saturday 06:00-11:30, 13:00-17:00; Sunday 06:00-19:00. 4. Other tips: Photography with cameras is not allowed inside the church; only mobile phones can be used.

Xishiku Church - Statue of the Virgin Mary and the Child

The model stands in the middle of the aisle, and the photographer stands about 1.5 meters in front of the model. Use a 1x zoom on the phone, slightly tilt the camera upwards to capture the model’s feet at the bottom of the frame, and shoot both the model and the dome. 1. Photography Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro. 2. Model Pose: If the profile looks good, the model can stand sideways, looking upwards to show the profile to the photographer. 3. Visit Tips: The church is open from Monday to Saturday 6:00-11:30 and 14:00-17:00, and on Sunday from 6:00-19:00. Note: Dresses should cover the knees, no bare shoulders or backs, no flip-flops, no hats, and keep phones on silent. No tripods or commercial photography are allowed, and loud talking and running are prohibited.

Xishiku Catholic Church - Main Church Dome

The architecture of the church is symmetrical, making it perfect for symmetrical compositions in photography. 1. Admission: Free. 2. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 06:00-11:30, 13:00-17:00; Sunday 06:00-19:00. 3. Additional Tips: There are staff members inside the church, and signs at the entrance prohibit the use of cameras, so using a phone to take photos is recommended.

Xishiku Church - Church Entrance

The photographer standing at the location of the photo can try different shooting angles and creative compositions, as well as different focal lengths to find the one that best captures the architectural details. 1. Photography Equipment: Fuji XT30II + 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday 06:00-11:30, 13:00-17:00; Sunday 06:00-19:00.

Xishiku Church - Entrance

The model stands at the bottom of the stairs, and the photographer should step back one or two arm's lengths to try shooting with a 1x wide-angle lens, which can capture more of the architecture. Equipment settings: Fuji X4, lens 18-50mm f2.8. Pose suggestions: Looking at the camera or not is fine, and profile shots are also great. Shooting time: It's best to shoot around 3:00 PM when the light is ideal for getting good photos. Outfit suggestions: Keep it simple and clean, with black, white, and gray being versatile choices.

Xishiku Church - Exterior