Hi, I’m Josh from Joshfotos_, a professional photographer based in Seoul, South Korea.


Since 2019, I’ve been capturing unforgettable moments for travelers, couples, and influencers from all around the world. Whether it’s a wedding photoshoot, a Korean pre-wedding session, or a Seoul travel photography experience, my goal is to help every client feel comfortable, confident, and natural in front of the camera — even if posing feels unfamiliar.


I believe photography is not just about taking pictures, but about telling your story through beautiful, timeless images. Let’s create warm memories together in the heart of Seoul that you’ll cherish forever.

A photographer with a camera stands on a misty mountain peak capturing scenic landscape views.
A person in a checkered shirt holds a small white box with a ring inside, photographed in a sequence of images.
A hand wearing a white manicure displays a sparkling diamond engagement ring on the ring finger.

As global interest in Korean culture continues to grow, more couples are traveling to Korea to create unforgettable proposal moments against its beautiful backdrops.

A romantic proposal moment at a traditional Korean hanok village with stone walls and traditional architecture.

Over the years, Bukchon Hanok Village has become increasingly crowded as tourist numbers have grown. As a result, Eunpyeong Hanok Village is now rapidly gaining popularity as a quieter and more scenic alternative.

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Compared to Bukchon, Eunpyeong Hanok Village is much more spacious and offers many places to explore, making it an ideal location for a proposal.

A couple embraces outside a traditional Korean building with wooden doors and brick walls on a sunny day.
A couple shares a tender embrace while standing in front of a traditional Korean wooden building.
People in traditional Korean hanbok clothing walking along a stone path near traditional wooden buildings.

For secret proposals, I carefully plan every detail in advance. I always discuss the plan with the boyfriend the day before, and only after that do we move into the actual photo session.

A couple wearing traditional Korean-inspired outfits walk hand in hand along a stone path at a historic temple complex.
Couple walking along traditional Korean stone wall path at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul.
Two people playfully running and holding hands along a street lined with traditional Korean hanok buildings.
A couple playfully poses for photos on a traditional Korean street lined with historic hanok buildings and architecture.

First, I tell the girlfriend that it will simply be a natural, casual couple photo session. This allows her to relax and enjoy the shoot without any suspicion. Then, halfway through the session, I guide the couple to a carefully chosen spot—where the proposal finally happens.

A person in a cream-colored dress poses in front of traditional Korean hanok architecture on a sunny day.
Person wearing a checkered shirt and dark pants stands on a stone path near traditional Asian architecture.
A person in traditional Korean hanbok dress stands in front of a rustic wooden door at a traditional Korean hanok house.
A person in a checkered shirt and white t-shirt poses against a rustic wooden door in a casual outdoor setting.

The second approach is for me to act as a complete stranger. When the couple happens to be near me, I casually approach them and ask, “Would you like me to take a photo for you?” In the past, this might have made people feel cautious or suspicious.


But these days, thanks to YouTube and Instagram, this kind of interaction has become familiar—so most couples no longer feel uneasy about it.

Couple walking along curved stone path by traditional Korean architecture with lush green garden surroundings.
Visitors walk along stone pathways between traditional Korean palace buildings with mountains visible in the background.

But no matter how carefully we plan everything, a woman’s intuition is something you can never completely ignore. From my experience, in nearly 80% of proposal shoots, the girlfriend already had some sense of what was coming.


Still, I believe she chooses to go along with the surprise—not because she didn’t know, but because she understands the effort her boyfriend put into the moment.

A couple embraces while wearing matching gingham outfits at a traditional Korean hanok building with wooden beams.
A couple shares intimate moments together against a rustic wooden door and stone wall backdrop in an outdoor setting.
A couple poses together outdoors wearing coordinating outfits of a cream dress and checkered jacket.

Eunpyeong Hanok Village is a place where you can capture beautiful photos with traditional Korean hanok houses and Bukhansan Mountain as the backdrop.


In my experience, it is truly one of the most ideal locations in Seoul for a proposal—spacious, scenic, and naturally romantic.

A couple walks hand in hand down a street in a traditional Korean neighborhood with mountains in the background.
Two friends share a playful piggyback moment on a path with scenic mountains and traditional buildings in the background.
A couple shares a romantic moment in front of traditional Korean architecture with white walls and tiled roofs.