Shooting Tips: The model should stand behind the fence, while the photographer should be on the lower platform, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens.
Shooting Time: Between 3-5 PM, when the lighting is great.
Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens.
Outfit Tips: Given the unique architectural style of the church, a simple and natural outfit would be perfect.
Posing Tips: If facing the camera makes you feel uncomfortable, try these universal poses: look down at the camera, look up at the sky, or look down at the ground.

The Xishiku Catholic Church - Under the Eaves of a Chinese-style Pavilion

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33 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

Shooting Tips: The model should stand behind the fence, while the photographer should be on the lower platform, using a 2x/medium telephoto lens. Shooting Time: Between 3-5 PM, when the lighting is great. Shooting Equipment: Fuji XE4 with an 18-50mm f2.8 lens. Outfit Tips: Given the unique architectural style of the church, a simple and natural outfit would be perfect. Posing Tips: If facing the camera makes you feel uncomfortable, 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 directly to Xishiku Catholic Church and enter through the main door. — step-by-step photo guide

Head directly to Xishiku Catholic Church and enter through the main door.

Walk straight to the steps of the church and turn right. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight to the steps of the church and turn right.