By Modu Studios — English-speaking photographers based in Seoul
Hey — we’re Jack & Jeff from Modu Studios, Seoul photographers for 7+ years.
Jeff has 120,000+ followers on Instagram (@jefferyjung) and we’ve photographed hundreds of couples, solo travelers, families, and even brands like Hyundai, HOKA and Alaska Airlines.
👉 View our portfolio:
https://www.modustudios.com/portfolio
Seoul has become a global photography destination — and for good reason. Between traditional palaces, neon-lit streets, riverside skyline views, and trendy neighborhoods like Euljiro and Seongsu, the city gives you multiple aesthetic looks within a single photoshoot.
Travelers book photoshoots in Seoul for:
If you’ve never hired a photographer abroad, don’t worry — this guide explains everything.
Every photographer has a distinct aesthetic. Most fall into these categories:
1. Natural + Romantic (Cinematic editing)
Warm tones, flattering poses, natural interaction.
→ Best for couples, engagement shoots, or travel storytelling.
2. Bright + Clean (Lifestyle Instagram look)
High exposure, peachy tones, minimal editing.
→ Best for solo portraits and hanbok photos.
3. Editorial + Fashion (Moody shadows, dramatic angles)
Bolder color shifts, stylized posing.
→ Best for fashion or K-pop style portraits.
At Modu Studios, our style is timeless, cinematic, and film-inspired, using custom editing with Portra / Kodachrome-style tones.
Most professional photographers in Seoul price by:
Typical price ranges:
Modu Studios falls into the mid-range price but delivers premium editing quality — making it one of the best value options in Seoul.
Here are popular Seoul photoshoot locations depending on the vibe you want:
For Traditional / Korean Culture
For Modern / Urban Seoul
For Romantic Views
Modu Studios helps choose locations that match your outfit, style, and lighting preferences.
A professional photographer should guide:
At Modu Studios, we use direction-based posing, meaning we tell you:
“Walk toward each other like you’re meeting at an airport.”
Our philosophy is capturing candid moments as if you were acting in a movie. So no awkward “stand and smile” poses or forced moments.
This is the biggest difference between photographers.
Most photographers in Seoul do basic color edits only.
At Modu Studios, we do Fine Editing, which includes:
Instead of trendy filters, we use custom looks inspired by Portra 400 and Kodachrome film stocks, giving images a timeless feel that still looks modern and cinematic.
You’ll receive:
Booking a photographer in Seoul typically involves:
Booking early (especially during cherry blossoms and fall foliage) is strongly recommended.
You can check our list of packages here:
https://modustudios.com/
“We chose modu studios because we wanted candid and cinematic style family photos rather than the super manicured and overly romantic style photos that most Korean studios have. Jack was easy to communicate with to arrange photoshoot location. He helped us look and feel comfortable even though we all felt a little awkward posting at Gyeongbokgoong. Their turn around time for initial photos and editing is within a week, which is extremely fast. Modu is the ideal option for English speaking clients who would like cinematic style photos in Korea!”
- Kristen Park, one of our recent clients.
Whether you want hanbok photos at Gyeonbokgung Palace or cinematic night portraits in Euljiro:
👉 Book here:
https://modustudios.com/packages
Frequently asked questions about our photoshoots. If you have any further questions, you can email us by clicking the button below.
Yes. All Modu Studios photographers (Jack and Jeffery) are fluent in English and have extensive experience working with international couples, travelers, and destination wedding clients in Seoul. They also speak working level Korean.
Professional photography in Seoul typically ranges from ₩300,000–₩1,000,000 KRW depending on shoot length, location, and deliverables. Modu Studios offers transparent packages with no hidden fees and our mid-range prices include cinematic fine editing and location guidance, giving you huge value compared to basic packages. See our list of packages here.
We specialize in couples, pre-wedding, engagement, proposals, travel, and brand photography. Whether you want cinematic city photos or natural lifestyle images, we tailor each shoot to your vision. See our offerings here.
Popular locations include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Ikseon-dong, Euljiro, the Han River, and customized routes based on your style and schedule. We're open to your suggestions as well, if you have a special or specific location within Seoul that you would like to shoot at. We're also open to locations outside of Seoul, however we charge more as it takes more time + travel expensives. If you'd like to book a shoot outside of Seoul, email us at modustudioskorea@gmail.com
We recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks in advance, especially during peak seasons such as spring and autumn. For proposals or special occasions, earlier booking ensures availability.
Absolutely. We guide you through poses, locations, timing, and outfits so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Even if you’ve never done a photoshoot before.
We send the sample photos within 48 hours of the shoot. Once you let us know your selections for the finely edited and preset photos, we send the final gallery to you within 5 business days via our Pixieset account.
