The model is on the street, and the photographer is positioned diagonally behind the model, shooting from a low angle with the camera aligned with the model's shoulder. The composition is centered, placing the model in the middle of the frame, with sparkling lights as the background. A medium focal length lens is used to blur the background, highlighting the model and the details of the lights. 1. Equipment Parameters: Fujifilm XT30 II, 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: ① Admission: No ticket required. ② Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. ③ Best Shooting Time: From Tuesday to Sunday, the lights turn on at 17:00 and stay on until around 20:30. The location is small, and even on weekdays, it can get crowded. The best time to visit is just after the lights turn on in the evening, when the natural light and the artificial lights blend beautifully, creating a super dreamy atmosphere.

Xizhimen Catholic Church - Angel Lamp

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No. 130, Neijie Xizhimen, Xicheng District, Beijing (near Exit D of Xinjiekou Station on Line 4 of the subway)

Photography Tips

The model is on the street, and the photographer is positioned diagonally behind the model, shooting from a low angle with the camera aligned with the model's shoulder. The composition is centered, placing the model in the middle of the frame, with sparkling lights as the background. A medium focal length lens is used to blur the background, highlighting the model and the details of the lights. 1. Equipment Parameters: Fujifilm XT30 II, 18-55mm lens. 2. Travel Tips: ① Admission: No ticket required. ② Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays. ③ Best Shooting Time: From Tuesday to Sunday, the lights turn on at 17:00 and stay on until around 20:30. The location is small, and even on weekdays, it can get crowded. The best time to visit is just after the lights turn on in the evening, when the natural light and the artificial lights blend beautifully, creating a super dreamy atmosphere.

Walking Guide

Exit A of Xinzhaikou Station on Subway Line 4 leads you right across the street to the destination; for those driving, the parking lot at Xicheng District Cultural Center is open to the public with ample parking spaces. The church is just across the street, and the Angel Light is nearby.