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Top 15 Photo Sessions in Seoul

15 tours  ·  from $40

Good photo sessions fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace - Getting dressed near Gyeongbokgung Station
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Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

1.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $60Our pick

James and Jacob combine palace storytelling with a professional hanbok photoshoot at Gyeongbokgung. You will rent traditional clothing, have your hair styled, visit quieter photo spots, learn Joseon history, and receive more than 100 edited photos. Tuesdays use Changdeokgung and Ikseondong instead.

“This was a wonderful experience with James & Jacob for the photoshoot and historical tour of the Gyeongbokgung palace. They blended the photoshoot seamlessly with stops throughout to discuss the history of the palace grounds. I would highly recommend anyone that is in Seoul and wants to blend a hanbok rental & photoshoot with a historical tour of the palace to book this tour.”

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Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour - Following Cheonggyecheon Stream
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Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

2.Street photoshoot and Seoul Hidden gem History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $45

Join historian guides James and Jacob for a 2 to 3 hour Seoul walk through Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon, Seun Arcade, and Ikseon-dong. Along the way, a professional photographer takes candid and posed portraits, with 50 or more edited photos per person delivered by OneDrive.

“Great tour and experience learning the history and seeing the hidden gems of seoul. James and Jacob both make the walking tour worth a visit. Historical incidences and information shared by both and the candid pictures at the beautiful spots makes the walking your memorable. I recommend this tour completely!”

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Seoul High-Quality Night Photography - Cheonggyecheon from a night-view bridge
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Seoul High-Quality Night Photography

3.Seoul High-Quality Night Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $84

Meet an English-speaking cultural guide and professional photographer for a Seoul night walk through Euljiro, Cheonggyecheon, pojangmacha streets, and hanok alleys. You’ll hear local stories, pose at atmospheric spots, and receive 50 or more edited photos through a OneDrive link available for one month.

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Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot - Meeting at Gyeongbokgung Palace
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Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot

4.Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $100

Meet your photographer at Gyeongbokgung Palace, dress in a rented hanbok, and spend an hour posing around Seoul’s grand royal grounds. Photographers such as Moon and Miss Jeon guide couples and families, with roughly 100 photos delivered through Google Drive a few days later.

“Our photoshoot experience was so memorable and smooth. There were hanbok rental shops all along the streets near Gyeongbokgung palace and exit 4 of the metro station where we met our photographer, Miss Jeon. The earlier the betteRead more”

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Your Personal Seoul Photographer! - Starting at Anguk Station
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Your Personal Seoul Photographer!

5.Your Personal Seoul Photographer!

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $120

Meet photographer Gilson at Anguk Station for a 90-minute walking photo session through Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Samcheong-dong. He guides your poses and mood, then emails at least 30 to 40 color-corrected photos per person within three business days.

“The photographer Gilson is very friendly and very profesional, all very nice pictures taken.”

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Private Nami Island Photo Shoot and Tour with a Photographer - What the photographer adds
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Private Nami Island Photo Shoot and Tour with a Photographer

6.Private Nami Island Photo Shoot and Tour with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $179

Travel from Seoul to Nami Island in a private air-conditioned vehicle with photographer Justin, who guides you to scenic photo spots and captures candid and posed images. You receive about 300 photos and 30 edited shots. Lunch and the 13,000 KRW island admission fee cost extra.

“Comfortable ride, great trip and nice pictures. Will book same organizer again next time I am in Korea.”

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Gyeongbokgung palace family/group private photoshoot - Meeting at Yes Hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Station
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Gyeongbokgung palace family/group private photoshoot

7.Gyeongbokgung palace family/group private photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Meet photographer Jun at Yes Hanbok near Gyeongbokgung Station for a private two-hour palace photoshoot. Rent a hanbok separately, enjoy guided posing and hair styling, then receive 200-plus original images and 20 edited photos. Jun also shares useful Seoul tips along the way.

“Jun is an amazing photographer. We truly enjoyed our photoshoot. It is not easy to photograph our two kids as they are very active, but Jun managed to capture amazing photos! We loved all of the photos and his process is very natural and fun. We highly recommend!”

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Seoul: Professional Photoshoot choose your location - What happens around Euljiro 3(sam)-ga
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Seoul: Professional Photoshoot choose your location

8.Professional Photoshoot choose your location

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $80

Join Antonia Creative Services for a private 1 to 2-hour Seoul photoshoot in the setting you choose. Pick Bukchon, Gyeongbokgung, Gangnam, Dongdaemun, Hongdae, or Han River Park, and receive at least 30 to 40 edited photos by email.

“Excellent e! Antonia was really kind and prepared, very easy going which made the entire experience more enjoyable. Highly recommend it!”

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K-Style Photoshoot in Seoul | Hair and Makeup Optional - Choosing ID-style or profile photos
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K-Style Photoshoot in Seoul | Hair and Makeup Optional

9.K-Style Photoshoot in Seoul | Hair and Makeup Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $65

At Meoche Photo Studio in Seoul, you receive a private 30 to 60 minute portrait session guided by a professional photographer. Choose an ID-style or profile look, then take home same-day prints and high-resolution digital files with natural Korean-style retouching. Hair and makeup are optional.

“Had so much fun taking photo! The photographer was super kind and made everything easy. Love how the pictures turned out.”

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Seoul : Your Personal Photographer in Gyeongbokung - Meeting Imane at Exit 4
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Seoul : Your Personal Photographer in Gyeongbokung

10.Your Personal Photographer in Gyeongbokung

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $101

Meet Imane at Gyeongbokgung Station for a private one-hour photo session around Seoul’s grand palace. She speaks English, French, Arabic, and Korean, helps with poses, and sends more than 100 original photos plus 10 edited images within 48 hours.

“Iman was the best! She knew the best spots to take great pictures. And her pictures were stunning! There was no way we could have achieved that with a selfie stick! Highly recommended. Worth the price!”

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Ultimate K-beauty Experience: from Make up to Photoshoot - Taking the camera outside around Myeong-dong Cathedral
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Ultimate K-beauty Experience: from Make up to Photoshoot

11.Ultimate K-beauty Experience: from Make up to Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $139

Meet near Myeongdong Station for a personal color consultation, professional makeup, hair styling, and a guided street photoshoot. Your private photographer helps with poses and expressions, then retouches three selected images. Guide Arya has also helped guests tailor the session to their interests.

“So much fun and very friendly, getting matched. Figuring out the condition of my skin and leaning how to fix it. The guide was amazing and helped us shop. One of the best experiences of our trip to Korea.”

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Private day tour Korea(Seoul trip) with Professional Photographer - Nami Island and the eastern route
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Private day tour Korea(Seoul trip) with Professional Photographer

12.Private day tour Korea(Seoul trip) with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Choose one Seoul-area route for a private day with a tour specialist such as Miki, an air-conditioned vehicle, and complimentary photographs. Visit palaces and markets downtown, Nami Island, folk villages, or the DMZ area without compulsory shopping. Meals and entry fees are extra.

“Miki was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to accommodate me. I love the pictures he took. He is the best!”

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Seoul Premium Hanbok Rental at Arihanbok Photoshoot Included - The 40-minute photo session near Gyeongbokgung
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Seoul Premium Hanbok Rental at Arihanbok Photoshoot Included

13.Seoul Premium Hanbok Rental at Arihanbok Photoshoot Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $89

At ARI Hanbok in Jongno, you’ll choose a traditional hanbok, receive hairstyling and accessories, then join a 40-minute photo session near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Photographers Mike and Roro are known for calm guidance and creative locations. The package includes 100 original high-resolution images.

“It was a great experience for our family. Lots of choices for hanboks. Friendly service is a also plus. Highly recommeded!”

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Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Seoul - Two hours and one or two locations
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Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot – Seoul

14.Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot – Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $179

Book a private Seoul photo shoot with The Photo Experiences and photographer options such as Anna, Natasha, or Mr. Kim. Choose one to four hours, one or more locations, and a session for solo portraits, families, proposals, couples, groups, or influencer portfolios. Transportation and entry fees are extra.

“Anna was wonderful! Took me to the cherry blossom festival for shoot. Awesome experience. Would highly recommend.”

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Private Palace Photo Shoot in Seoul with a Photographer - Choosing the right start time
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Private Palace Photo Shoot in Seoul with a Photographer

15.Private Palace Photo Shoot in Seoul with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40Best value

Meet photographer Justin near Gyeongbokgung Palace, choose a hanbok at your own cost, and spend about three hours creating polished portraits around Seoul’s grandest royal palace. Your private session includes more than 200 original digital photos and at least 20 edited images, with English and Korean support.

“Justin is a great local photographer. He's very accommodating. He also gave some suggestions on which location are great for taking photos. The results are fast and great too!”

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