Shooting tips: The model stands on the steps while the photographer is positioned on the lower platform, using a 1x/wide-angle lens.
Shooting time: Around 3 PM to 5 PM, when the light is good.
Shooting equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens.
Outfit suggestions: The Temple of Heaven has an overall ancient and elegant atmosphere, mainly in red tones. A simple outfit works well.
Posing tips: You can use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel shy facing the camera, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Temple of Heaven - Steps under the eaves

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Inside the Temple of Earth, Dongcheng District, Beijing (North Side)

Photography Tips

Shooting tips: The model stands on the steps while the photographer is positioned on the lower platform, using a 1x/wide-angle lens. Shooting time: Around 3 PM to 5 PM, when the light is good. Shooting equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit suggestions: The Temple of Heaven has an overall ancient and elegant atmosphere, mainly in red tones. A simple outfit works well. Posing tips: You can use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel shy facing the camera, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Head directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Head directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate.

Walk along the right side of the main hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk along the right side of the main hall.

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight.

Turn right and go through the archway. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go through the archway.

Go through this door. — step-by-step photo guide

Go through this door.

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Walk through the arched bridge on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk through the arched bridge on the left.

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight.