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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…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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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