The photographer uses a low angle and upward shot with the model standing in front of the Meridian Gate, highlighting the solemnity of the attire and the background. The rule of thirds is applied, with the model positioned in the lower left third of the frame and the architecture occupying the upper two-thirds, adding depth to the composition. A 50mm lens on a camera or a 2x zoom on a smartphone is used to avoid distortion from wide-angle lenses and to emphasize the subject. Pose: The model lifts the sleeve to dynamically showcase the details of the clothing, creating a sense of movement and classical beauty.

The Forbidden City - Meridian Gate

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer uses a low angle and upward shot with the model standing in front of the Meridian Gate, highlighting the solemnity of the attire and the background. The rule of thirds is applied, with the model positioned in the lower left third of the frame and the architecture occupying the upper two-thirds, adding depth to the composition. A 50mm lens on a camera or a 2x zoom on a smartphone is used to avoid distortion from wide-angle lenses and to emphasize the subject. Pose: The model lifts the sleeve to dynamically showcase the details of the clothing, creating a sense of movement and classical beauty.

Walking Guide

Take Line 1 of the subway and get off at Tiananmen East Station. Exit from Gate B or C and walk for about 15 minutes to reach the Meridian Gate.