Qatar National Library with Reading Model

This image was taken inside the Qatar National Library. To get here, it's best to drive or take a car, but you can also take public transportation (Qatar National Library via Green Line). For either option, input the "Qatar National Library" into the car's GPS and you'll arrive at the building. If you're facing the entrance, go all the way to the top left corner of the library to capture this perspective. I also recommend referencing the GPS coordinates once you're inside so you can have guidance on where I stood for this shot. Note: You'll need permission to take photos in this building, so contact the library before your visit: https://www.qnl.qa/en.

The interior of the Qatar National Library can be photographed during any month of the year.

To have adequate natural light coming into the library, visit in the daytime.

Make sure to contact the library before visiting so you can book an appointment and get permission to photograph the building.

Since this is a library, it's important to be courteous and as quiet as possible for the people studying and reading.

Make the most of the space and use the nearby chairs and books to enhance your photo.

A normal lens is best to avoid distorting the image.

I think it looks best to have only one person in the shot. It adds a focal point to the image and it looks cleaner than having multiple people in the background.

I suggest dressing your model in neutral colors to complement the monochrome environment.

The library is located in Qatar's Education City, which is an area developed by the Qatar Foundation. All within walking distance, you can find museums, satellite campuses for eight international universities, botanical gardens, restaurants, and more.