Shooting Tips: Have the model stand on the steps, with the photographer at the bottom of the stairs. Use a 1x/wide-angle lens.
Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is great.
Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with 18-50mm f2.8 lens.
Outfit Suggestions: The Temple of Heaven has an overall ancient and elegant vibe, primarily in red. Opt for a minimalist style.
Posing Suggestions: 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 - Steps under the eaves on both sides during the evening glow.

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inside the Temple of Earth, Dongcheng District, Beijing City (north side)

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: Have the model stand on the steps, with the photographer at the bottom of the stairs. Use a 1x/wide-angle lens. Shooting Time: Around 3-5 PM, when the light is great. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Suggestions: The Temple of Heaven has an overall ancient and elegant vibe, primarily in red. Opt for a minimalist style. Posing Suggestions: 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

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

Turn right and enter through the archway.

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

Arrive at the shooting location.

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.

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.

Take the left road to the rear of the Temple of Heaven's Hall. — step-by-step photo guide

Take the left road to the rear of the Temple of Heaven's Hall.

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

Turn right at this intersection and continue straight.

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

Walk along the arched bridge on the left.

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

Go through this door.