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A while back, I had the pleasure of photographing Ren and Lacey in Seoul. It was late November—chilly weather had already set in—but we still found a touch of autumn…Read More
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Some time ago, I had the pleasure of photographing Mona and Michael in Seoul. Visiting from the Philippines with their family, they wanted to capture engagement portraits with vibrant fall…Read More
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This past spring, I had the pleasure of working with Andres and Jamie during the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival. It was a big day for the couple, as Andres had…Read More
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Ahopsan Forest in Gijang-gun is one of my favorite locations to photograph in Busan. With its centuries-old bamboo groves, peaceful nature trails, and beautiful examples of traditional Korean architecture, it’s…Read More
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Last winter, I had the pleasure of working with Dhennice and Christian, who were visiting from Australia. Despite it being their first time in Korea, they chose to venture beyond…Read More
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Some time ago, I had the pleasure of working with Kelvin and SJ in Seoul. They wanted to commemorate their anniversary with a portrait shoot. After discussing some options, we…Read More
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I recently had the pleasure of working with She Hui and Jun Xin in Busan. They wanted some early maternity and couple photos during their trip, and since they were…Read More
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Minny and James at Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village. While casual Hanbok rentals are pretty common in Seoul, especially around the palaces, it’s…Read More
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At the beginning of June, I had the pleasure of working with Janelle and Jeremy in Seoul. Their wedding was to be in a few months and they wanted some…Read More
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Most people know about Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village at this point. Renovating the old, decaying village into a town of colorful murals, museums, and quaint alleyways has breathed new life…Read More
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Look in any guidebook or blog about Seoul and you will likely find something about exploring the ancient palaces while wearing the Korean traditional Hanbok. This is, after all, one…Read More
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Ahopsan Bamboo Forest is one of my personal favorite locations for portrait sessions in Busan. The ancient bamboo provides a uniquely Korean and Asian background for family and couple photos.…Read More
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Cherry blossom season is one of the most picturesque times in South Korea. The pink and white flowers fill the air with an almost magical atmosphere, and people flock in…Read More
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Yongmaland is an abandoned amusement park in Seoul. It was popular in the 1980’s, but unfortunately it had to close down when bigger amusement parks started opening in Seoul. Since…Read More
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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working with Maranda and Denis. They wanted some post-wedding portraits at Seoul’s Palaces. We chose Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung because they are…Read More
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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…Read More
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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,…Read More
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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.…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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***2025 Update: Surprise proposal photography is currently only being offered in Gyeongnam, Busan, and Gyeongju. This blog post is for portfolio viewing purposes only. I recently had the pleasure of…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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.…Read More
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Photographing surprise proposals can be both fun and challenging. The thrill of documenting the couple’s big moment as they pop the question, as well as the reactions afterwards is surely…Read More
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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…Read More
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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,…Read More
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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,…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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.…Read More
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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…Read More