
A while back, I had the pleasure of working with Valerie and Leon. They were originally scheduled to work with my good friend and colleague Dylan Goldby, but due to […]
A while back, I had the pleasure of working with Valerie and Leon. They were originally scheduled to work with my good friend and colleague Dylan Goldby, but due to […]
Nami Island is beautiful pretty much all year round, but for me (and I’m sure many people), autumn has to be my favorite season on the island. The fiery foliage, […]
One of the most sought-after and asked-about locations by visitors to South Korea is Nami Island. There’s a very good reason for that because, simply put, Nami is absolutely gorgeous. […]
This is a session that almost didn’t happen. Kayla contacted me for a maternity/family shoot when she was around 8 months pregnant. We had originally planned to do the session […]
Sometimes clients have some great ideas for portrait locations, which is why I make sure to ask for any suggestions early in the planning process. It definitely paid off during […]
With its pleasantly cool weather and beautiful colors, autumn is probably one of the best seasons to come to Korea. It’s certainly one of the most popular seasons for international […]
This was a special shoot for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I got to shoot it in my Korean home town of Tongyeong. I’ve often expressed to my friends how […]
December is typically quite cold in South Korea and outdoor portrait sessions usually slow down during this time. Surprisingly, I did get a few of them booked this winter. All […]
I have known Jennifer and family for a couple of years now. We worked together in Ulsan and Gyeongju, and now in our third family portrait shoot in Jinhae. Ever […]
This session with the Cross family was a long time coming. Covid restrictions caused a couple of delays, but we were eventually able to schedule some studio time at the […]
I recently had the pleasure of working with the Ulsan-based Abaray family. Mom Christina specifically wanted a Korean traditional background to commemorate their short assignment in South Korea. When it […]
Autumn is a great time for taking family photos in South Korea. The fiery colors are absolutely stunning, especially when mixed with the beauty of Korea’s traditional architecture. One great […]
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year to take photos in South Korea. Fortunately, the Covid-19 situation was a bit better by the time the leaves started […]
I got to work with the beautiful couple Samantha and Fernando some time ago in Pyeongtaek. Samantha wanted their engagement portraits to have a warm, light, and airy feel with […]
A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of making portraits for the Cross family in Seongnam City. We recently had the opportunity to work together again for their […]
A couple of summers ago, I had the pleasure of working with the beautiful Pinkster family in Geoje. We chose the Okpo Great Victory Commerative Park (옥포대첩 기념공원) as our […]
It has been a surreal couple of months with the Covid-19 pandemic reaching all corners of the globe. Most countries including South Korea have had to slow down activities significantly […]
I recently had the pleasure of working with Michelle and her son Cameron from Hong Kong. They wanted to have some portraits made during their visit to Seoul. From the […]
This past autumn, I had the pleasure of working with Christine and Khalil. Like many visitors from the Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia, they came to Seoul to […]
Autumn is undoubtedly one of the busiest seasons for tourism in Korea. The fiery autumn foliage, and more recently, Pink Muhly Grass, attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the […]
I work all over South Korea as a photographer, with couple and family sessions making up a significant percentage of that work, especially in the autumn and spring seasons. However, […]
I recently had the pleasure of working with Jennifer’s family in Ulsan, South Korea. She wanted portraits against a Korean backdrop to commemorate their move to the country. We ended […]
Photography: Roy Cruz Hair and makeup: Heesun Shin Some things are just meant to be. That’s how I felt when this last-minute session with Georgina and Luke came through. The […]
One of the most exciting and challenging things about photographing families is working with kids. Grown-ups are a bit easier in that they’ll usually play along for an hour or […]
Springtime is always a busy time for the city of Jinhae in South Korea. It is the home of the biggest cherry blossom festival in the country. Tens of thousands […]
These days, it’s so easy to get lost in endless social media posts and the flood of images that hit our eyeballs every single day. We tend to forget that […]
As much as I enjoy the energy of the big city, it is often the peace and quiet of the countryside that I enjoy the most. This was very true […]
It’s always a pleasure getting repeat clients and seeing how their lives grow change over the years. Although it was just a year before when I first met Dianne and […]
When it comes to cherry blossom festivals in South Korea, not many can come close to the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival in Changwon. It’s the biggest and most popular cherry blossom festival […]
Whenever I have a portrait client, I typically ask them to choose the location they’d like to shoot at. The place of choice is typically somewhere special to them, a […]
Lovely and Leo’s Seoul engagement session was almost a year in the making. It actually turned out to be my last shoot (and one of my favorites!) of 2017. Lovely’s […]
As a photographer who shoots a lot outdoors, weather can be one of the biggest challenges when doing a session. However, when your subjects are as radiant as LaSheryl and […]
Yangjiam Sculpture Park (양지암조각공원) in Neungpo is one of my favorite places for outdoor portraits on Geoje Island. It is pretty accessible and offers a wide range of backgrounds, from […]
John and Mir contacted me in the late summer. There was a heat wave in Korea at the time and the shoot date would be at the tail-end of that. […]
As I said in their pre-wedding portrait blog post, Bob and Rose are truly an inspiration to me. Being married for 25 years is a big milestone, and I’m happy and […]
Spring is a lovely time in Korea, and it’s a great time to go to the parks to enjoy the flowers and fresh air. It’s also a great time to […]
Sometimes shoots just don’t go as planned. Through our e-mail correspondence, Dianne and I made some great plans for her family’s photo session at Hakdong Pebble Beach (학동흑진주몽돌해변) in Geoje. […]
Korean first birthday’s are always fun and lively events. A long time ago in Korea, it was a great milestone for a child to reach 1 year old and celebrating […]
Ask most people about visiting Korea and they will most likely talk about Seoul. It’s understandable, as Korea’s capital city is the country’s biggest attraction. However, there are definitely lots […]
Cherry blossom season is one of the most-awaited times of the year in Korea. Every spring, these delicate blossoms paint cities and towns pink and white and people all over the […]
Marriage is truly a commitment. Author Cornel West put it quite well: “We have to recognize that there cannot be relationships unless there is commitment, unless there is loyalty, unless there is love, […]
Being asked to photograph your sister’s wedding can be a bit tricky. One side of you just wants to relax and enjoy the party, while the other side wants to […]
Location: UPLB Campus Need a photographer in the Philippines or worldwide? Please get in touch! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, […]
One great thing about being a photographer is getting to witness (and document) families grow and change. I first met Joanna and Wyatt during our maternity session in Gyeongju the […]
I first met Dan and family during Jennifer and Jake’s beach wedding in Busan. He officiated the wedding, which drew crowds of people on Haeundae Beach. A few months later, […]
Summer 2016 has been one of the hottest ever in South Korea. Because of this, one would generally avoid going outdoors. But on Jennifer and Jake’s special day in Busan, […]
Venue: Daemyung Resort, Geoje Island Need a photographer in Geoje, South Korea or worldwide? Please get in touch! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing […]
Jennifer and Jake’s Engagement in Busan, South Korea Locations: Dalmaji Gil Road, Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach 부산 해운대 달맞이길 광안리 커플 세미웨딩 야외 촬영 Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance […]
Alice and Liow’s Engagement in Haeundae, Busan, South Korea Assistant: Joshua Herrin 부산 커플 세미웨딩 야외 촬영 Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in […]
Joanna and Wyatt’s maternity session in Gyeongju, South Korea 경주 만삭 야외 촬영 Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, and portrait […]
Lee Woong’s first birthday shoot in Summer Studio and Haeundae, Busan 부산 여름스튜디오 해운대 돌 가족 야외 촬영 Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing […]
Mollie and Brian’s engagement photos in Tongyeong, South Korea 통영 세미웨딩 촬영 Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, and portrait photography. […]
Mr. Kim Bu Saeng’s 70th birthday celebration in Tongyeong, South Korea 통영 해송회타운 칠순잔치 기념 스냅 촬영 Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in […]
[youtube=https://youtu.be/zSrdcqzhQIQ] Sojung’s first birthday party at Tongyeong Anchovy Hotel. 소정의 돌스냅 사진, 통영엔초비호텔. Tongyeong and Geoje Korea event photographer, 통영 거제 돌스냅사진 돌잔치 스납사진 촬영 연락해주세요! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a […]
Seon Hye’s first birthday party at Tongyeong Happy Day. 선혜의 돌스냅 사진, 통영해피데이. 돌스냅사진 필요하시면 연락해주세요! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, and […]
[youtube=http://youtu.be/NANnoAJ5SD4] Sungmin’s first birthday party at Tongyeong Anchovy Hotel. 승민의 돌스냅 사진, 통영엔초비호텔. 돌스냅사진 필요하시면 연락해주세요! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, […]
Woosol’s first birthday at Happy Day, Tongyeong. 우솔의 돌잔치 사진, 통영해피데이. 돌스냅사진 필요하시면 연락해주세요! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, and […]
So Yoon’s first birthday at Wedding Story, Tongyeong. 수윤의 돌잔치 사진, 통영웨딩스토리. 돌스냅사진 필요하시면 연락해주세요! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, […]
Yun Hoo’s first birthday at Wedding Story, Tongyeong. 윤후의 돌잔치 사진, 통영웨딩스토리. 돌스냅사진 필요하시면 연락해주세요! Roy CruzRoy Cruz is a freelance photographer based in South Korea specializing in event, editorial, […]
Viking Star, Geoje South Korea (경상남도 거제 바이킹스타) October 9, 2013 This year, October 9th, Hangul Day was reinstated as a non-working holiday in Korea. With everyone off work, it […]
Happy Day Wedding Hall, Tongyeong, South Korea (통영해피데이웨딩홀) I had the pleasure of photographing Seonyul’s first birthday party (돌잔치) the other day. You may remember his parents Jun and Hiyeong […]
I was thrilled when my old friend Jarrett asked me to take photos of his family. His second son, Jordan, was turning 1 and they wanted to have some photos […]
This session with Mike, Alissa and baby Mason was set up by a mutual friend of ours over a year before it happened. She originally wanted to give them a […]
Dear Jinnie, How time flies. I can’t believe you are already turning one year old tomorrow. This year has been one of the toughest yet most amazing years of my […]
A few of weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of photographing my good friend Jun and his fiance, Hiyeong. Jun was one of my first friends when I came […]