Monthly Archives: March 2026

US family of three with toddler laughing in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony at Forbidden City, blue sky and no tourists.Family photography by Vincent Ma

Forbidden City Family Photoshoot Guide: How to Beat the Crowds & Capture the Morning Glow

Is it Possible to Have the Forbidden City All to Yourself? When planning a family trip to Beijing, most travelers have one major fear: The Crowds. Especially for a family traveling from the United States with a toddler, navigating through thousands of tourists can be stressful. But as a local Beijing photographer, I know the secret to a peaceful, royal experience. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely American family of three. They wanted to capture their first trip to China but […]