Models can turn naturally or stand sideways with a gaze. The photographer should maintain a distance of 2-3 meters from the model, avoiding cluttered backgrounds to focus on the main subject. Equipment settings: It is preferable to use a camera with a 35mm prime lens, set the aperture between 2.0 and 2.8, and use the contrast of indoor and outdoor lighting to create an atmosphere.

Baxian Temple, Xi’an – Stone Gate Plaque

The model can stand relaxed or lightly hold the shoulder bag. The photographer and the model should maintain a distance of 2-3 meters. The camera should be positioned slightly upward to avoid the cluttered background and highlight the subject.

For better camera results, use a 35mm prime lens with an aperture between 2.0 and 2.8. Utilize natural light to create an atmospheric feel.

Baxian Temple, Xi’an – Lingong Hall

The model stands next to the pillar, with the photographer positioned 3-4 meters away from the model, slightly tilting the camera upwards to avoid the surrounding crowd and highlight the architectural details.

1. Photography equipment: It is recommended to use a camera with a 35mm prime lens, and set the aperture around f/4.

2. Photography time: Utilize the soft light on a cloudy day to create a unique atmosphere.

Baxian Temple, Xi’an – Fortune-Drawing Pillar

1. Perspective: The photographer stands at a close side position to the subject and the fairy stove, capturing the scene from a nearly eye-level angle.
2. Framing: The blooming purple flower branches in the foreground contrast sharply with the subject's light purple ancient attire, the dark fairy stove, and the dark red walls of the ancient architecture, forming a tripartite composition with the flower branches on top, the subject in the middle, and the fairy stove and ground below.
3. Lens recommendation: Use a medium telephoto lens to blur the foreground and background, highlighting the subject.

1. Shooting techniques:
   ① With the red door as the background, there is a magnolia tree in front.
   ② With Chinese-style architecture, courtyards, and corridors as the background, there are multiple camera positions available.
   ③ Framing the person within the door frame is very much in line with Chinese aesthetics, and when combined with the budding Bauhinia flowers, it makes for a very picturesque shot.
   ④ If the clothing features a large skirt or wide sleeves, it is very suitable for creating dramatic and elegant poses.

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Incense Burner

Photo by Wanshou Baxian Palace – Ancient Bell

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Ancient Bell

Photo by Wanshou Baxian Palace – Stone Sheep Sculpture

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Stone Sheep Sculpture

Models can naturally turn or pose with a sidelong gaze. The photographer should maintain a distance of 2 to 3 meters from the model, avoiding cluttered backgrounds to keep the focus on the subject. It is preferable to use a camera with a 35mm prime lens, and set the aperture between 2.0 and 2.8. By leveraging the contrast of indoor and outdoor lighting, an atmospheric feel can be created.

Baxian Temple, Xi’an – Latticed Wooden Window

Photo by Wanshou Baxian Palace – Dongtian Yunjí Gate

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Dongtian Yunjí Gate

Use a low angle shot, select side backlighting, include green leaves in the background, and retain stone railings in the foreground to add depth. Use a reflector to fill in light in front to avoid overly dark faces. Opt for backlighting or side backlighting with an attractive architectural background, and fill in light in front for the shot. Pose: The model leans on the stone railing, lightly places her arms crossed on the railing, and looks down with a natural gaze.

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Railing

The model stands in the center of the door frame, and the photographer takes a low-angle shot at the same level, framing the scene through the door frame, highlighting the Bauhinia flowers in the background. By using the door frame to create a framing composition, it is recommended to use a medium to long telephoto lens to compress the sense of space and emphasize the subject and background layers.

1. Travel Tips:
   ① Ticket Price: 3 yuan per person, no ID card is required, and tickets can be purchased directly at the entrance;
   ② Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:45.

2. Dressing Suggestions: It is recommended that the model wears clothing with large skirts or sleeves, new Chinese style, national style, Hanfu, or qipao, with light colors being the best choice.

Wanshou Baxian Palace – Arch & Bauhinia