Roy Cruz
I’ve photographed many families in Seoul’s palaces, and they remain some of the best locations for photoshoots in the city. The palaces are not only easy to access but also…Read More
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Senior portrait photography is all about capturing a special moment in a high school student’s life, celebrating their personality, achievements, and the exciting transition into adulthood. A lot of students…Read More
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Back in the summer, I had the pleasure of working with Shanthini and family. They were in Busan for a family trip and wanted some portraits done. The grandparents would…Read More
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A few months ago, I had the pleasure of working with Lawrence in family in Busan. They wanted some Korean traditional backdrops as well as some cherry blossoms. Dalmaji Gil…Read More
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Korea is well-known for it’s springtime blossoms and fiery autumn colors. However, in this post, I’d also like to highlight it’s beautiful summer greens. During my recent session with Arvy…Read More
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Autumn is arguably one of the best seasons to come visit Korea. Along with spring, the fall season offers fairly pleasant weather and colorful foliage. Seoul’s palaces are one of…Read More
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I had the great pleasure of working with Mark and family in Seoul. It was April, so the weather was fairly pleasant (despite some unpredictable rain). Mark, his mom, and…Read More
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I had the pleasure of working with Lavinia and family in Seoul in late June. We originally had an outdoor session planned at the palaces, but our shooting schedule turned…Read More
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My last session of 2023 has turned out to be one of my favorites of the year. It’s not every day you get to take portraits at the palace while…Read More
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One of the absolute best places to take portraits in Seoul is at the palaces. There’s no shortage of beautiful backgrounds and picturesque corners that are uniquely Korea. Visitors also…Read More
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Ask most people what their favorite seasons are in Korea and you’ll most likely hear spring and autumn. There’s definitely good reason for that, as the two seasons offer the…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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,…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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.…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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,…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More
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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…Read More