Shooting Tips: Model stands by the fence, the photographer stands at a distance of two arm lengths, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens.
Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, the lighting is excellent.
Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with 18-50mm f2.8.
Dressing Tips: The Temple of Heaven is generally antique and mainly red, so simple clothing is recommended.
Posing Tips: You can use a fan in the same color scheme as your outfit as a prop. If facing the camera makes you nervous, try these universal poses: you can look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Temple of Heaven - Red Window Stone Corridor

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Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District, Beijing (480 meters walk from Exit A Northwest of Tiananmen East Subway Station)

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: Model stands by the fence, the photographer stands at a distance of two arm lengths, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens. Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, the lighting is excellent. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with 18-50mm f2.8. Dressing Tips: The Temple of Heaven is generally antique and mainly red, so simple clothing is recommended. Posing Tips: You can use a fan in the same color scheme as your outfit as a prop. If facing the camera makes you nervous, try these universal poses: you can look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

Walking Guide

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

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight.

Walk through the arched bridge on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk through the arched bridge on the left.

Go through this door. — step-by-step photo guide

Go through this door.

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

Turn right and enter through the archway.

Head towards the fence on the left. — step-by-step photo guide

Head towards the fence on the left.

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

Arrive at the shooting location.

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.

Step up to the altar of the Imperial Temple. — step-by-step photo guide

Step up to the altar of the Imperial Temple.