The model stands inside the stone-framed doorway, facing the camera directly. The photographer takes the shot from a level angle, with the camera positioned at the model's chest height. The stone frame is used to create a frame-within-a-frame composition, focusing on the model while the left wall and right lines form a contrast, adding balance to the shot. A standard lens is used to maintain a moderate perspective, avoiding any imbalance between the background and the subject. POSE: The model’s hands rest naturally on the door frame, with the body slightly turned to add a sense of dynamic movement.

The Palace Museum - Eastern Six Palaces Stone Framed Gate

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

Photography Tips

The model stands inside the stone-framed doorway, facing the camera directly. The photographer takes the shot from a level angle, with the camera positioned at the model's chest height. The stone frame is used to create a frame-within-a-frame composition, focusing on the model while the left wall and right lines form a contrast, adding balance to the shot. A standard lens is used to maintain a moderate perspective, avoiding any imbalance between the background and the subject. POSE: The model’s hands rest naturally on the door frame, with the body slightly turned to add a sense of dynamic movement.

Walking Guide

Enter the Forbidden City through the Donghua Gate, go through security, and then walk to the Wu Gate to enter the palace.