Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the hall, and the photographer should position themselves on the ground level behind a tree, using a 1x/ wide-angle lens.
Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is excellent.
Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens.
Outfit Suggestions: The Temple of Heaven has an overall ancient and elegant atmosphere, primarily in red tones. A simple outfit will complement the setting.
Posing Tips: You can use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel camera-shy, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Temple of Heaven - Red Grid Windows of the Halberd Gate

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Tai Miao, Dongcheng District, Beijing (380 meters walk from Exit A Northwest of Tiananmen East Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: The model should stand in front of the hall, and the photographer should position themselves on the ground level behind a tree, using a 1x/ wide-angle lens. Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is excellent. Shooting Equipment: Fujifilm XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The Temple of Heaven has an overall ancient and elegant atmosphere, primarily in red tones. A simple outfit will complement the setting. Posing Tips: You can use a fan that matches your outfit as a prop. If you feel camera-shy, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

Arrive at the shooting location. — step-by-step photo guide

Arrive at the shooting location.

Head towards the building. — step-by-step photo guide

Head towards the building.

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight.

Turn right and go through the archway. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go through the archway.

Navigate directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Navigate directly to the Temple of Heaven and enter from the East Gate.

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

After entering the scenic area, turn left and go straight.

Turn right and go straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and go straight.