
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]