This blog focuses on a beautiful Seongsan Sunrise Peak proposal on Jeju Island. There were several criteria that I needed to hit for what Whee Khim had in mind and a few others that we needed to overcome to make this the perfect day for them. Whee Khim and Cindy would be visiting Jeju Island in autumn, one of the most spectacular times of year to visit the island. While the rest of Korea is slowly turning brown and the […]
Travis and I had been speaking for months by the time this day rolled around. He really wanted this to be a special moment for them and we’d planned for a sunset proposal on their trip to Jeju Island. Even from our first few messages, I could tell from the way Travis approached our conversation that this would be an incredibly important moment for the couple. On the day, it was clear that we’d not be getting the bright sun […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve ever wondered how nice weather can get, the days after storms, especially in summer, on Jeju Island are absolutely spectacular and are a good example of peak weather. The rain clears the air and visibility reaches its best. For several hours after a summer storm, we’ll also get those beautiful cumulus clouds that look like a child’s drawing. The day I did my recce for Chris’ proposal to Annie was one of those days. The day before had […]
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. […]
Carrying on from my last post, I wanted to share another sunrise proposal on Jeju Island. A question I often get with surprise proposals is “How can we make it as private as possible?” The simple answers to this are timing and location. As a general rule, Koreans, especially when on holiday, are not early risers. Case in point, coffee shops in Seoul don’t tend to open before 10am! So, if you’re willing to get up early, peace and solitude […]
Jeongbang Falls is a spot that should be on any Jeju itinerary. Sure, it’s on every “Top 10” listicle about Jeju Island and every tour bus on the southern circuit will take you there. But this is one of those spots that’s on the list with good reason. It’s quite impressive and flows year round, as hopefully you’ll see from the photos and video below! Having said that, I typically don’t recommend it for a proposal because of […]
Jeju Island is famous for its natural beauty relatively warm climate. It’s also well known, especially among locals, as one of the windiest parts of the country. In fact, it even goes by another name in some circles, Samdado. The characters for this name translate to the “Island of Three Plenties,” referring to its wind, rocks, and ladies. In this post, I’ll focus on one of those plenties and shar a very windy Jeju Island Proposal, indeed. Ryan and I […]
Preparations for any session involving flowers in Korea necessarily happen very close to the shoot date. In the case of Brandon’s proposal, we were aiming for the buckwheat flowers on Jeju Island, which typically last a couple of weeks at best. They bloom and stay a beautiful white during that time before quickly turning brown and leaving just the green fields behind. As with flowers like the cherry blossoms, timing really is key with the buckwheat flowers. In preparation for […]