The model stands at the bottom of the stairs, and the photographer should step back one or two arm's lengths to try shooting with a 1x wide-angle lens, which can capture more of the architecture. Equipment settings: Fuji X4, lens 18-50mm f2.8. Pose suggestions: Looking at the camera or not is fine, and profile shots are also great. Shooting time: It's best to shoot around 3:00 PM when the light is ideal for getting good photos. Outfit suggestions: Keep it simple and clean, with black, white, and gray being versatile choices.

Xishiku Church - Exterior

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No. 33 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands at the bottom of the stairs, and the photographer should step back one or two arm's lengths to try shooting with a 1x wide-angle lens, which can capture more of the architecture. Equipment settings: Fuji X4, lens 18-50mm f2.8. Pose suggestions: Looking at the camera or not is fine, and profile shots are also great. Shooting time: It's best to shoot around 3:00 PM when the light is ideal for getting good photos. Outfit suggestions: Keep it simple and clean, with black, white, and gray being versatile choices.

Walking Guide

Finally, arrive at the camera position at the base of the church. — step-by-step photo guide

Finally, arrive at the camera position at the base of the church.

This is quite far from the subway station, so it's recommended to drive or take a taxi to Xishiku Church and find the entrance of Xishiku Catholic Church. — step-by-step photo guide

This is quite far from the subway station, so it's recommended to drive or take a taxi to Xishiku Church and find the entrance of Xishiku Catholic Church.

Go straight after entering. — step-by-step photo guide

Go straight after entering.