The photographer stands below the stone steps, using a top-down angle. The model stands beside the white marble railing, positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame. The left side of the frame retains the stone steps and the railing, composing the shot to draw the viewer’s focus to the model and the details of the clothing while also showcasing the white marble railing. 1. **Pose Suggestions**: The model can stand sideways, looking at the camera or gazing into the distance. The hands can be naturally hanging or placed behind the back, to create different moods. 2. **Outfit Suggestions**: It is recommended to wear traditional Chinese-style clothing, which will perfectly match the classical ambiance of the setting. 3. **Trip Tips**: It is advisable to schedule the shoot in the afternoon.

Take a photo on the stone steps with the white marble railings and wooden windows at the Temple of Heaven.

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Tai Miao, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the stone steps, using a top-down angle. The model stands beside the white marble railing, positioned slightly to the right of the center of the frame. The left side of the frame retains the stone steps and the railing, composing the shot to draw the viewer’s focus to the model and the details of the clothing while also showcasing the white marble railing. 1. **Pose Suggestions**: The model can stand sideways, looking at the camera or gazing into the distance. The hands can be naturally hanging or placed behind the back, to create different moods. 2. **Outfit Suggestions**: It is recommended to wear traditional Chinese-style clothing, which will perfectly match the classical ambiance of the setting. 3. **Trip Tips**: It is advisable to schedule the shoot in the afternoon.

Walking Guide

Take bus 60 and get off at Xila Hutong Station. Then locate the Temple of Heaven on your map and follow the navigation to walk south for 60 meters. At the intersection, walk west for 430 meters, then continue south onto Huamen Road and walk for 140 meters. When you reach the end of the road, turn west and walk 290 meters, then turn south and walk 110 meters to the end of the road. Then head east towards the West Gate and walk 30 meters. At the fork, turn south and walk 140 meters. When you reach the intersection, walk east for 70 meters. At the next fork, turn south and walk 50 meters, then walk east for 40 meters. At the second fork, turn north and walk 20 meters to arrive at the Temple of Heaven. The shooting spot is on the stone steps at the main entrance of the Temple of Heaven.