The model stands next to a red pillar, and the photographer shoots from a slight distance. A 1x/wide-angle lens can be used. Shooting equipment: Fujifilm XE4 + 18-50mm f2.8 Shooting time: Around 3 PM, with plenty of sunlight Outfit: The temple has a predominantly red color scheme, so a simple outfit works well. Black, white, and gray are versatile colors. Poses: The model can stand sideways and look at the camera, or choose not to look at the camera, which is very beginner-friendly.

Fayuan Temple in Beijing - Red Pillar Corridor

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No. 7, Fayuan Temple Front Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The model stands next to a red pillar, and the photographer shoots from a slight distance. A 1x/wide-angle lens can be used. Shooting equipment: Fujifilm XE4 + 18-50mm f2.8 Shooting time: Around 3 PM, with plenty of sunlight Outfit: The temple has a predominantly red color scheme, so a simple outfit works well. Black, white, and gray are versatile colors. Poses: The model can stand sideways and look at the camera, or choose not to look at the camera, which is very beginner-friendly.

Walking Guide

Step up the stairs, and this is where the shooting takes place. — step-by-step photo guide

Step up the stairs, and this is where the shooting takes place.

Turn right and proceed straight. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right and proceed straight.

Turn right after you see the stone marker. — step-by-step photo guide

Turn right after you see the stone marker.

Walk straight to enter the temple. — step-by-step photo guide

Walk straight to enter the temple.

Enter through the main gate of Fayuan Temple. — step-by-step photo guide

Enter through the main gate of Fayuan Temple.

After seeing the red柱corridor on the right, walk into it. (Note: "柱" means "pillar" or "column", so it should be "red column corridor".) After seeing the red column corridor on the right, walk into it. — step-by-step photo guide

After seeing the red柱corridor on the right, walk into it. (Note: "柱" means "pillar" or "column", so it should be "red column corridor".) After seeing the red column corridor on the right, walk into it.