The model stands in front of the building, and the photographer positions themselves one to two arm's lengths away. You can try using a 2x/medium-telephoto lens. Shooting equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm, f2.8 lens.

1. Shooting time: Around 3 PM, with great lighting. Outfit: Simple and clean, black, white, or gray are versatile choices.
2. Poses: Looking at the camera or not is fine, but posing with a side profile adds more cinematic feel.

The Hall of Preserving Harmony side view in the Forbidden City.

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No. 4, Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum

Photography Tips

The model stands in front of the building, and the photographer positions themselves one to two arm's lengths away. You can try using a 2x/medium-telephoto lens. Shooting equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm, f2.8 lens. 1. Shooting time: Around 3 PM, with great lighting. Outfit: Simple and clean, black, white, or gray are versatile choices. 2. Poses: Looking at the camera or not is fine, but posing with a side profile adds more cinematic feel.

Walking Guide

After passing through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, continue straight ahead to reach the Hall of Preserving Harmony. — step-by-step photo guide

After passing through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, continue straight ahead to reach the Hall of Preserving Harmony.

Exit B at Tiananmen East Station. — step-by-step photo guide

Exit B at Tiananmen East Station.

Pass through the End Gate and the Meridian Gate. — step-by-step photo guide

Pass through the End Gate and the Meridian Gate.

Cross Tiananmen Square (reservation required in advance). — step-by-step photo guide

Cross Tiananmen Square (reservation required in advance).

Walk straight along the central axis to reach the Hall of Supreme Harmony. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight along the central axis to reach the Hall of Supreme Harmony.