Photo by Fayuan Museum - Stone Sculpture Exhibits on Display Shelves

Fayuan Museum - Stone Sculpture Exhibits on Display Shelves

Photo by Fa Yuan Museum - Signage and Architecture

Fa Yuan Museum - Signage and Architecture

The subject stands in front of a white exhibition wall, with the photographer positioned at a slight angle to the subject for a straight-on shot. Using a central composition, the subject is placed in the center of the frame, with the walls on either side creating a symmetrical effect. A standard lens is used to accurately reproduce the scene, ensuring that the proportions of the architecture and the subject are natural.

Fa Yuan Museum - Take a photo with the white exhibition walls

The model walks through the ancient alley, with the photographer positioned slightly ahead and to the side, the camera held at the model’s shoulder level. The composition uses leading lines, with the lines of the ancient alley and the glass buildings guiding the viewer’s eye to the model, who is centered in the frame.

Travel Tip: It’s best to shoot on a sunny day for better lighting.

Fayuan Museum - Atrium on the First Floor

The model stands inside the gallery, while the photographer positions themselves slightly behind and to the side of the model, with the camera at shoulder level. Use leading lines in the composition, with the displayed wooden carvings serving as the leading lines, placing the model at the center of the frame.

Travel Tip: It's recommended to avoid visiting during holidays to have fewer people and better photo opportunities.

Fayuan Museum - Wood Carving Hall

The model stands in the center of a corridor between wooden screens, with the photographer positioned a short distance in front of the model, using a level shooting angle to keep the horizon steady. Compose the shot using the rule of thirds, placing the model slightly to the left of center, with the symmetrical wooden screens creating depth and enhancing the layers of the image. Use a 24mm focal length or the 1x setting on a smartphone, capturing appropriate environmental details to showcase the space and the carved texture of the screens. The model walks naturally, looking to the side, maintaining a relaxed posture to add dynamism and storytelling to the image.

Travel Tips:
1. Ticket Price: 30 RMB;
2. Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays).

Fayuan Museum - Wooden Door Hall

The model stands beside the glass railing, while the photographer shoots from above, slightly elevated from the edge of the terrace. Using the rule of thirds, the model is positioned at the right one-third of the frame, with the left two-thirds showcasing the roof textures of the siheyuan, enhancing the balance and depth of the image. A 24mm focal length or 1x on a smartphone is used, allowing the wide-angle shot to fully capture the roof textures and depth of the siheyuan while retaining the model's details.

1. Pose: The model stands naturally, with one hand on the glass railing, facing the right side of the frame. The pose is simple, harmonizing with the architectural ambiance and enhancing the overall storytelling and aesthetic of the image.
2. Travel Tips: This museum might be lesser-known, so it’s recommended to visit on a Saturday afternoon when there are fewer visitors, providing a better shooting experience.

Fayuan Architectural Museum - Rooftop Terrace for Taking Photos of Siheyuan Rooftops

The photographer stands in a position directly facing the museum wall, slightly tilting the camera upward, and holds the ticket in the center of the frame. The composition is centered, with the ticket positioned slightly below the center and the text on the museum wall slightly above the center, creating a harmonious balance between the top and bottom of the frame.

Pose: The model holds the ticket with their arm naturally extended, ensuring that the front text of the ticket is clearly visible. It is recommended to adjust the pose slightly to make the ticket as flat and straight as possible.

Fa Yuan Architecture Museum - Wall of Characters at the Entrance