The model stands in the middle of the aisle, and the photographer stands about 1.5 meters in front of the model. Use a 1x zoom on the phone, slightly tilt the camera upwards to capture the model’s feet at the bottom of the frame, and shoot both the model and the dome.

1. Photography Equipment:
iPhone 15 Pro.
2. Model Pose:
If the profile looks good, the model can stand sideways, looking upwards to show the profile to the photographer.
3. Visit Tips:
The church is open from Monday to Saturday 6:00-11:30 and 14:00-17:00, and on Sunday from 6:00-19:00.
Note: Dresses should cover the knees, no bare shoulders or backs, no flip-flops, no hats, and keep phones on silent. No tripods or commercial photography are allowed, and loud talking and running are prohibited.

Xishiku Catholic Church - Main Church Dome

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No. 33 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands in the middle of the aisle, and the photographer stands about 1.5 meters in front of the model. Use a 1x zoom on the phone, slightly tilt the camera upwards to capture the model’s feet at the bottom of the frame, and shoot both the model and the dome. 1. Photography Equipment: iPhone 15 Pro. 2. Model Pose: If the profile looks good, the model can stand sideways, looking upwards to show the profile to the photographer. 3. Visit Tips: The church is open from Monday to Saturday 6:00-11:30 and 14:00-17:00, and on Sunday from 6:00-19:00. Note: Dresses should cover the knees, no bare shoulders or backs, no flip-flops, no hats, and keep phones on silent. No tripods or commercial photography are allowed, and loud talking and running are prohibited.

Walking Guide

The best spot for taking photos is right in the middle, just in front of the warning line. — step-by-step photo guide

The best spot for taking photos is right in the middle, just in front of the warning line.

Walk to the intersection, cross the pedestrian walkway, and continue straight for about 150 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk to the intersection, cross the pedestrian walkway, and continue straight for about 150 meters.

Turn left and continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left and continue straight.

Continue crossing the crosswalk. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue crossing the crosswalk.

Enter the gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter the gate.

Turn left at the intersection. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn left at the intersection.

After crossing the crosswalk, continue straight for about 350 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

After crossing the crosswalk, continue straight for about 350 meters.

Go straight across the crosswalk and then turn left. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight across the crosswalk and then turn left.

Turn right at the main entrance. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at the main entrance.

Exit D of Xisi Station and walk straight ahead. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit D of Xisi Station and walk straight ahead.

See the steps leading into the church. — step-by-step photo guide

See the steps leading into the church.

Continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Continue straight.