1. Shooting Angle: The photographer should crouch, shooting the model and the palace from a low angle with the camera positioned below the model’s waist to enhance the grandeur of the palace.
2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the palace in the upper two-thirds of the frame and the model in the lower left one-third to create a balanced composition.
3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 35mm-50mm lens (camera) or 1x-2x on a smartphone to compress the scene slightly, emphasizing both the person and the palace.
1. Equipment Settings: Fujifilm XH2S with 18-55mm lens.
2. Travel Tips:
① Admission is 40 RMB per person. Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum’s mini program. This shooting spot is outside the Palace Museum, so you can still take photos even if you can’t get a ticket.
② Book in time slots, choose the afternoon slot (after 11:00 AM) for entry, or opt for the morning slot.

The Forbidden City - Steps on the southwest corner tower

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, The Palace Museum (Southwest Corner)

Photography Tips

1. Shooting Angle: The photographer should crouch, shooting the model and the palace from a low angle with the camera positioned below the model’s waist to enhance the grandeur of the palace. 2. Composition: Use the rule of thirds, placing the palace in the upper two-thirds of the frame and the model in the lower left one-third to create a balanced composition. 3. Lens Focal Length: Use a 35mm-50mm lens (camera) or 1x-2x on a smartphone to compress the scene slightly, emphasizing both the person and the palace. 1. Equipment Settings: Fujifilm XH2S with 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: ① Admission is 40 RMB per person. Book tickets 7 days in advance on the Palace Museum’s mini program. This shooting spot is outside the Palace Museum, so you can still take photos even if you can’t get a ticket. ② Book in time slots, choose the afternoon slot (after 11:00 AM) for entry, or opt for the morning slot.

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The Palace Museum, Exit B of Tiananmen West Metro Station. — step-by-step photo guide

The Palace Museum, Exit B of Tiananmen West Metro Station.