Photo by Beijing Wanshou Temple - Capturing the Eaves Through Ginkgo Leaves

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Capturing the Eaves Through Ginkgo Leaves

The camera is pointed upward at the hanging lanterns and decorative blessings, with the hanging decorations forming vertical lines that guide the viewer's gaze deeper into the space, enhancing the sense of depth. The composition includes the patterned ceiling, the walls on both sides, and the corridor stretching into the distance, with the foreground featuring the nearby lanterns.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Interior corridor with lanterns and blessings decorations captured.

Photo by Beijing Wanshou Temple - Take a photo with the Green Circular Archway

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Take a photo with the Green Circular Archway

The photographer stands inside the door of the building, shooting at eye level. Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the red doors and windows serve as a natural frame, capturing the buildings and trees within the courtyard, creating a picture-within-a-picture effect. A standard lens is recommended to realistically capture the Chinese courtyard scene, showcasing the spatial layers and the integration of architecture and natural landscapes. Travel Tips: ① Admission: 20 RMB for adults, 10 RMB for students. ② Opening hours: 09:00-17:00, last entry at 16:30. Closed on Mondays.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Ginkgo and Red Wall Outside the Window Frame

The photographer stood in front of the glass barrier, using an 18mm wide-angle lens to capture the stupa. There will be some distortion with the wide-angle lens, so don’t forget to correct the distortion using software when you get back. 1. Photography equipment: Sony ZV-E10, Lens: Tamron 18-300. 2. Travel tips: Admission is 20 RMB per ticket, free for Beijing Federation of Trade Unions members. Opening hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 3. Photography time: June 21, 2025, at 2 PM.

Wanshou Temple Wuliangshou Buddha Hall - Pagoda

The photographer stood in front of the rock, using an 18mm wide-angle lens to capture the main hall. Wide-angle shots can cause distortion, so don’t forget to correct the distortion with software later. 1. Equipment: Sony ZV-E10, lens: Tamron 18-300. 2. Travel Tips: Admission is 20 RMB per person, free for Beijing Union members. Open hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Huiri Changhui Hall

Shooting Tips: The model should stand next to the door frame while the photographer positions themselves on a slightly distant step, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens. Shooting Time: Around 5 PM when the light is excellent. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with a 18-50mm F2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: Wanshou Temple has an overall solemn and dignified atmosphere, primarily in red. A simple outfit is recommended. Pose Suggestions: Consider holding a fan as a prop to avoid awkward hand placement. Some versatile poses include looking down at the camera, looking up at the sky, or looking down at the ground.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Red Rectangular Door Frame

Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the door, and the photographer should position themselves two arm lengths away, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens for the shot. Shooting Time: Around 5 PM, when the lighting is excellent. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The overall mood of the Wanshou Temple is solemn and primarily red, so a simple outfit is recommended. Posing Tips: Bring a fan as a prop to avoid having empty hands and not knowing what to do with them. Some universal poses include looking down at the camera, looking up at the sky, or looking down at the ground.

Wanshou Temple - Grid Red Gate in Beijing

Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the door, and the photographer should stand two arm’s lengths away, using a 2x/medium-telephoto lens. Shooting Time: Around 5 PM, when the light is excellent. Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The Wanshou Temple has an overall solemn and dignified atmosphere, primarily in red, so a simple outfit is recommended. Posing Suggestions: You can use a fan as a prop to avoid having empty hands. Some versatile poses include looking down at the camera, looking up at the sky, or looking down at the ground.

Beijing Wanshou Temple - Round Wooden Door

Shooting Tips: The model should stand by the window, and the photographer should stand about two arm's lengths away, using a 1x/ wide-angle lens. Shooting Time: Around 5 PM, when the light is ideal. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The Wanshou Temple is overall solemn and mainly red, so a simple outfit is recommended. Posing Tips: Bring a fan as a prop to avoid having empty hands. Some universal poses include looking down at the camera, looking up at the sky, or looking down at the ground.

Wanshou Temple in Beijing - in front of the red wooden windows