JOHN + HANNAH. KOREA PRE-WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER.

John and Hannah have been teaching art at an international school in Hong Kong for the past five years.  They flew into Seoul for their spring break and some pre-wedding photos at Chang Gyeong Palace.  We had a fun and relaxed time exploring one of Seoul's lesser known palaces.  We nearly had the whole grounds to ourselves as we took photographs, save for the occasional compliment from a passerby.

I shot all these on a digital camera -- I'm waiting on film scans from a few rolls of Portra 160 I put through my Leica M6.  I'll be sure to share those soon.

MERY + MICHAEL. KOREA PRE-WEDDING PHOTOS.

While they plan to get married in Bali this summer, Mery and Michael made a trip to Korea from Indonesia to take their engagement photos.  After hair and makeup at Lotte Hotel, we made our first stop at Gyeongbokgung Palace to take photos in their rented hanboks.  We had lunch at Myeongdong Gyoza and took some photos in the crowded streets before returning to the hotel for a wardobe change.  We then made our way one of my new favorite places, Seonyudo Park for photos in their western wedding garb.  Finally, we chased the sunset up to Namhansanseong Fortress for a spectacular view of Seoul at dusk.

It was a long day, but I'm grateful for clients like Mery and Michael who want to celebrate their relationship with a sense of adventure.  If you're thinking to do pre-wedding or engagement photos in Korea, I'd highly recommend bucking the trend of studio photography, and exploring all the natural and historical beauty that Korea has to offer.  Special thanks to Natasha Che for makeup, and Soo Park for assisting with logistics.

DIANA + DAVID. KOREA LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER.

Diana and David took an autumn morning stroll down Cheongyechon in Seoul and invited me along.  Though they've been happily married for several years, Diana's lovely sister arranged for me to take some photos of them to commemorate their time spent in Seoul before moving back to the states next year.

CHRIS ALAN, YELIN + ADELE. KOREA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY.

Chris Alan and Yelin were in Korea on holiday with little Adele a few weeks ago, and arranged for some family photos. Love these folks. Come back soon.

UMI + BILL. CENOTE TRASH THE DRESS SESSION.

Umi asked me last year if I'd be interested in documenting her in her wedding dress in a cenote the day after her wedding.  Of course I said yes.  We travelled to Dos Ojos with some friends and family and jumped right in.