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

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

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight.

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.