In this post, we’ll explore a couple of common challenges with preparing an autumn proposal (or spring, for that matter!) in Seoul to the backdrop of Flavio’s beautiful proposal to Vanessa. We’ll look at location and seasons in Korea and how we overcome the associated challenges. I’d say that four out of five discussions I have with regards to a proposal start with the desire to have a beautiful place, beautiful light, and few people. That’s a tough thing to […]
Jeju Island is an absolute paradise for an autumn proposal photoshoot, but it can come with the challenges of the seasonal change. These include unpredictable weather, and the shifting timing of the seasons. In this post, we’ll explore Si Chuan and Lussandra’s big day and everything that went into it. When we started planning, Si Chuan and I had initially settled on the beautiful silver grass at Saebyeol Oreum as the location for his proposal. But as the summer wrapped […]
My wonderful morning out with the Whiting family began with, as so many sessions at that time of year do, a discussion about autumn leaves. Unfortunately, their dates wouldn’t coincide with the often very short autumn season in Seoul and we’d be making use of the last moments of the season. Never mind, though, there’s always a corner to be found that can bring the autumn to life. As is so common at this time of year, there was a […]
October – Proposal, Family, Commercial, and Event Photographer To start off October, I had a string of proposal photo shoots on Jeju Island. I made two trips down with for four different clients and had not only some of the nicest weather of the year, but some of the most heartfelt moments I’ve captured in a while. These were all beautiful proposals and I wish everyone the best with their futures. Kicking things off, Florian opted for a sunrise proposal […]
So, you’re coming up to that time in your life where you’re thinking, “I’m ready to commit to this person and build a life together”. I’ve been there and I know how much there is to consider when you’re looking to ask for a hand in marriage. Now, add to that the complexities of organsing the perfect location for this when considering making it happen overseas and wanting a beautiful document of it, as well. It’s quite a daunting task. […]
Sometimes, you just have to roll with what the kids are up for at a family session. This is especially true with post-custody sessions for adopted children. Introducing them to yet another new person and expecting them to do what you want at that time can be a stretch! On days like this, we let things play out as they will. Amy had let me know prior to the session that she was expecting Rowen to be somewhat hesitant with […]
In 2021, I first worked with the Yan Family just as they took custody of their daughter, Bomi. Not only was this the height of the pandemic and the middle of winter, but it was an extremely emotional time for the family. We met up for coffee a day before the session to slowly introduce yet another new person to the young lady ahead of our photoshoot. Slowly, I managed to get her to peer around her pram at me […]
Every now and again, I get a request to use Korea’s Garden of Morning Calm as a location for a family or couple session. It can be a lovely spot, but there are some logistical and crowd-size considerations to make when thinking to use the arboretum for a photo shoot. So, in this blog, we’ll explore some points surrounding these while looking at Richard’s beautiful proposal to Jolyn. Richard had reached out quite a few months in advance of his […]
Autumn in Seoul is a beautiful time for a photo shoot. The cool weather and changing leaves (as well as the gorgeous sunlight when it is there!) make late October and early November the best time of year for autumn family photos. As with all season changes here in Korea, the weather can be somewhat unpredictable. But it’s still the nicest time of year to get out and about. Seoul’s parks, like Olympic Park featured here, are a beautiful place […]
Gyeongbokgung, Seoul’s number one tourist stop, sees thousands upon thousands of visitors a day and can get particularly chaotic at the prettiest times of year. Peter and Jenny’s trip was right in the middle of one such time and his chosen location within the palace was one of the hotspots for tourists to stop by and appreciate the beauty of Korea’s royal architecture in amongst nature. As with all my sessions at Gyeongbokgung, we scheduled this one for opening time. […]