Sometimes, everything just falls into place. That was the case with this sunrise proposal on Jeju Island. The light, the temperatures, the early summer timing. It was all just perfect. While it wasn’t Joseph’s initial idea, it worked out more spectacularly than we could have hoped for. Joseph had asked me about Hyeopjae Beach and how that might be as a location. One of Jessica’s favourite groups had recorded a music video there and it seemed like it might be […]
This blog is from one of those sessions where everything just fell into place. The location, the light, the wonderful family, and of course the pre-summer warmth that doesnt have you sweating buckets! As Kerri and I began discussing potential locations, we tossed back and forth several ideas. She had wanted images that would show traditional Korea and I threw out a few ideas including that of Suwon as a potential location that might work. “My son was born in […]
For the uninitiated, Korea’s summer can be quite daunting. It’s hot, it’s humid, and the sun rises early and sets late. If you’re hoping to have family photos, or indeed any kind of photos done, there are several things to consider and some ways to make the most of the gorgeous days without melting like the Wicked Witch of the West. Germaine and her family had flown up from Singapore expecting a cool change from the tropical weather they’re used […]
Patrick and Lisa were visiting during the hottest and most humid month of the year, August. During these months, there’s nothing quite like the cooling ocean breeze. So, I was happy to hear that they’d been watching “When Life Gives You Tangerines” and wanted a view of the ocean on Jeju for this shoot. Initially, Patrick asked about the Yongmeori Coast on southwest Jeju, but I quickly suggested that it’s not a great place for a proposal. The rocks there […]
When it comes to Seoul’s palaces, the heavy-hitters of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung see the most foot traffic and also find themselves chosen as a locations for family photos more often than the others. But, there are a few more palaces that make for wonderful settings, as well. So, in the next few posts here, we’ll explore those, beginning in this post with Deoksugung. This is a much smaller palace that finds itself nestled between Seoul City Hall, The Plaza Hotel, […]
Early summer is a wonderful time for a photo shoot in Korea. From the end of May to most of the way through June, we are surrounded by fresh green tones of the new season, see very little rain, and have some of the nicest light of the summer months. On top of that, it’s not too hot and humid, yet! Andy had been looking into a few different parks for his proposal in Seoul when he reached out and […]
Welcome to Part 3 of my 2025 Year in Review series. This time, we’ll be making the long slog through the summer heat and enjoying some of the best light that Korea offers all year. I hope you enjoy this ride and join me again for my final instalment next week! July – Family, Commercial, and Proposal Photography Kicking off July, I started with some family sessions, one in Gyeongbokgung and one in Changdeokgung. Both had some real personalities […]
Welcome back to Part 2 of my 2025 Year in Review series. As the weather gets warmer, I found myself defrosting my fingers and winding up to the busiest times of year. This quarter saw me working with more than a dozen families, ten couples, and covering several corporate events. April – Family, Travel, Proposal, and Event Photography Throughout April, I had several upcoming shoots on Jeju Island and, not living there, I needed to get the lay of the […]
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. […]