It was a first time taking a professional photo. Roy advised the poses and face expressions, and eased my nerves to draw a natural look. The result came out really nice! Thank you!
Sunwoo, South Korea
I always check photographer’s portfolio when booking for a photoshoot and I came across the works of Roy. What we received on the day of our session are raw photos that are full of substance and I am simply amazed with Roy’s talent in capturing emotions and portraying stories in his photographs. Thank you Roy for helping us have a wonderful time in Gyeongju, till next time!
Dhennice, Australia
Roy is a fantastic photographer! We were on vacation in Busan and worked with him on a family photo session. He puts everyone at ease and is great with children – he knows how to get smiles and laughs out of everyone! Thank you for such a wonderful experience and for tons of great photos!
Ashvin, USA
We engaged Roy during our recent trip to Busan for our family shoot and had a really good time! He was able to keep our 3 year old throughout the session and all of us had a really fun time. The photos turned out amazing and we’re really happy to have engaged him. Highly recommended and if we ever need a photographer in Korea we’ll be looking for Roy again.
Yuan Chin, Singapore
I hired Roy for a new author photo. He was professional and friendly from the jump, prompt to respond, and clear in his communication and what his packages offer. He even went so far as to scout possible outdoor locations. He had lots of creative ideas during the shoot and made me feel relaxed and, somehow, not self-conscious in front of the lens. He was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process, and he left me with such a portfolio to decide from, my biggest problem is how to choose from all the fantastic options. I can’t recommend Ray highly enough.
Carly Anne West, USA
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible family photo shoot we had in Busan with Roy.
The weather was not good on the shooting day. We changed the shooting location to our hostel and Roy still did a great job for us.
He captured special moments that reflect our family’s personality. And leading us on the poses in photo shooting in funny way.
The photos are beautiful. Every family members love them. Really captures our treasure time in travelling.
Thank you once again for his hard work and dedication.
Tracy, Hong Kong
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience than working with Sir Roy for our pre-wedding shoot! From the very beginning, he was professional, friendly, and genuinely invested in capturing our story. He made us feel so comfortable and guided us through every step, bringing out our personalities naturally in each shot. His creativity, attention to detail, and expertise truly show in the stunning photos we received.
Mona, Philippines
We worked with Roy on a family trip to Seoul. He was such a great partner to work with; he was easy to coordinate with prior to the photo shoot and was adaptable during the shoot (which was necessary with our 2-year-old!). He sent a few preview photos immediately after the shoot and our full gallery came only a few days later! We absolutely love the photos he captured and will have a hard time selecting the ones we want. Thank you, Roy, for capturing so many beautiful moments for us!!
MJ, USA
We had fantastic photoshoot with Roy in Busan 1 month ago. Roy was very responsive and communicated with us regularly. I greatly appreciated how he paid close attention to the weather conditions. Roy planned a very fun and relaxing shoot which our family enjoyed greatly. The locations that Roy chose were perfect and we had a beautiful variety of shots. We love our photos! Thank you again, Roy!
Alena, Canada
For years we’ve done a family photo shoot every summer while traveling to have interesting pictures for holiday cards. We went on a trip to Korea and researched photographers in Seoul, but really liked Roy’s photos art and style the best. Although he lives in Busan, he offered to come up to Seoul just for us for a reasonable cost. He was very responsive on email and was in constant touch for the two weeks leading up to the photo shoot to ensure did the photo shoot with the best weather possible, planning around rainy season weather. He met us exactly on time, and was very personable. He has a great eye for compilation shots, and adapts as he goes. He was particularly good with our six year old, humoring her ideas for photos. He made sure we had time for multiple solo and group pictures, and went over the allotted time because he was enjoying himself. He sent us the photos in just two days, and they were amazing, some of the best we’ve ever seen in many years of doing photo shoots. Roy is top notch, and we would recommend him for anyone wanting a beautiful session in South Korea.
Ed, USA
We enjoyed our time with Roy as a family and he was a true professional who came well prepared for the family shoot. Thanks Roy for the recommendation of the shoot location and for your patience with our kiddos!
Grace, Singapore
We had our prenup photos taken in Seoul and they came out amazing! Roy came very prepared and was professional, making the whole experience enjoyable. We are so happy with how beautiful the photos came out!
Janelle, Philippines
We had our very first family photoshoot with Roy! And we are so glad we did the photoshoot with him, he is very nice and works well with the kids! Highly recommend him if you live here in Korea! 🫶🏻 will def do it again next year 🙂
Arvy, USA
We did a family photo session with Roy in Seoul, and while my toddler is generally reluctant to cooperate with photos, I was amazed at how many genuine laughs Roy got out of him! Definitely captured his silliness. We love the photos we received, and Roy made the process as stress-free as possible. He was responsive and flexible (it was supposed to rain on our original date but we were able to shift it to avoid the rain), and I would recommend working with him to anyone.
Rosie, USA
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Roy in Seoul and Busan as we explored different areas of Korea. From the early planning phase (dates, timing, locations, weather) to the delivery of the final product, Roy was well-prepared and knowledgeable in his field. His professionalism, creativity and attention to detail truly stood out. In many of the popular locations, it’s not easy to capture great shots if you’re doing it solo or with a tripod as there are many fellow tourists surrounding you – not only did Roy expertly capture these meaningful moments for us, but he also made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. If you’re planning a trip to anywhere in Korea, Roy is the photographer you need!
Francis, Australia
Roy recently took photos of our wedding. He was recommended by the British Chamber in Seoul. He was very responsive, very clear in his communications and generally very easy to work with. He arrived on time, did a great job of being both a pleasant part of the wedding but not intrusive and the guests loved him. Most importantly the photos are really beautiful and will be a lovely memory for the future. Thank you Roy, for making our wedding perfect!
Rosie, UK
It was a pleasure working with Roy; our family photos came out amazing and I can’t think him enough for his patience with the kids. I loved that he went to our shoot location a little earlier to check out the area. We were able to add in our extended family members for the first half of the shoot and that worked out wonderfully. I accidentally overpaid Roy (bills got stuck together) and he notified me right away – the honesty is much appreciated. I look forward to working with Roy again in the future when we’re in S Korea. Also, the turnaround time for the proofing gallery was the fastest I’ve ever encountered – (and I’ve worked with many photographers in the past 6 years) – it was done before we even left the country! Just amazing!
Louisa, USA
My team hired Roy for a corporate client event in Seoul, South Korea last October. He was incredibly professional, kind, communicative, and fun for my team and our clients to be around! His photos were high-quality and the turn-around from the event to having access to the photos was really quick. I would strongly recommend Roy for anyone’s event. My team will definitely hire him again for any future events in Seoul.
Rachel, GICA USA
My family (including 3 young kids) had the pleasure of meeting Roy. He was well prepared and amazingly patient, suggesting a date with a better weather forecast when the original date was forecasted to rain, and engaging my kids throughout the shoot with his props. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a photographer for family shoots in South Korea.
Lawrence, Singapore
Roy brings a personality and experience to the photography shooting. Braved the rain and the cold to deliver a great shoot. Recommended.
Travis, Colombia
Roy was very responsive and took great care to ensure that we had the scenery and photos we asked for. Thank you, Roy!
Tonia, United States
Roy is amazing! It was me, my husband, and 2 year old, my sister, and my parents. He did great to make sure we had all the combinations we wanted. He had a lot of great ideas for the photoshoot, while making impromptu stops where we wanted pictures too! I 100% trusted him as an artist, but it felt good that he listened and incorporated our ideas as well. Not to mention how great he was with our toddler. Thank you so much for capturing our family vacation to Seoul!
Kathalyn, United States
It was a breeze working with Roy! The whole family had a very enjoyable experience. He was considerate and fun. We love everything!
Donna, Philippines
Roy is AMAZING!
After viewing and loving his portfolio we booked with him, and he was exceptionally communicative and forthcoming the whole time.
On the day he was on time and found us easily, and we had such a wonderful photo shoot with him!
It was my wife and my 15 anniversary and he took the time to get to know us, our backgrounds, and our story together which made us feel very comfortable and came through clearly in the photos themselves.
Also, it started to snow during the photo shoot and Roy’s excitement was infectious. Very happy with our time spent with Roy and the amazing photos we received.
Ren, United States
Roy is very professional and we love how the photos turned out. Definitely recommended for those who are considering photoshoot in Korea. The session was really enjoyable even though it was a freezing cold morning. Thank you Roy.
Amanda, Singapore
Roy was such a pleasure to work with and I cannot recommend him enough. He will be our go-to photographer whenever we are in South Korea! He is a 10/10 in communication, flexibility, professionalism, not to mention, the photography session and photos came out better than I could ever imagine. He delivered a finished gallery incredibly fast too – less than a week! Thank you SO much, Roy, for capturing our precious memories. My family and I are blown away by the entire experience.
Kat, United States
Roy was a joy to work with. He’s responsive, personable, prepared, and a fantastic photographer to boot. He photographed us on the beaches in Busan and captured our family beautifully. We are so happy with how all of the photos turned out. Lovely experience all around.
Barbara, United States
We recently had the pleasure of working with an amazing photographer named Roy Cruz for our family portraits, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Roy’s genuine passion for photography and his ability to connect with each family member made the entire experience comfortable and enjoyable. He guided us through the photoshoot, suggesting poses and backgrounds that turned out to be stunning. We were impressed by his knowledge of Seoul, as he helped us find a beautiful studio near our home with the perfect backdrop. Most importantly, he captured the innocence and joy of our ten-month-old son in the most heartwarming way, creating memories that we’ll cherish forever. We highly recommend Roy Cruz for anyone looking to capture beautiful family moments in Seoul. His talent, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients make him an outstanding photographer to work with. Thanks Roy!
Lavinia, Singapore
Roy Cruz is the best! I have used him for large scale events with 300+ people and for a family photo shoot. On both occasions he is professional, makes his subjects feel at ease, and takes wonderful photos. He communicates in both Korean and English and makes the whole process of booking the photo shoot and choosing the photos very easy. His photos make me feel great. I really recommend him.
Lucinda, United Kingdom
Roy is an amazing photographer to work with. Not only is he conscientious and detail-oriented, he is also friendly, experienced, and professional.
My partner and I really appreciated his efforts to check in regularly with Yongma Land for their availability, and facilitating back up plans in the event of foul weather or location unavailability.
During the photoshoot, he showed his experience in photography and gave us guidance on posing. This was really helpful for us as we were new to photoshoots.
Thanks Roy for the wonderful photoshoot and the lovely photos. Hope we get a chance to work with you again!
Jarel, Singapore
Excellent photoshoot with Roy. He was so patient with my kids and my parents, too extreme, young and old! Kudos to him for going the extra mile and making a difference to our stay in busan.
Wei Yan, Singapore
This is our first time engaging Roy to be our photographer in Korea. We are very delighted with the pictures which Roy has taken for our family. He is a very professional and friendly photographer. We love the natural style, it is just what we were after! The photos are just so special and they are making wonderful memories which last forever for our family. Thank you, Roy! Will definitely recommend Roy to all our friends and family.
Jia Xin, Singapore
My fiancee and I had an excellent experience with our prenup shoot with Roy. Very professional and seamless communication from handling our initial inquiry to addressing some concerns prior to the shoot. Felt very comfortable and had to know him a bit more during the shoot. Received the final photos just a few days after we finished our initial picks and were of high quality thus we had trouble picking and in the end exceeding the threshold. No doubt we’d be booking him again in our future sessions in South Korea!
Paolo, Philippines
AMAZING experience. If you are planning a photoshoot, I highly recommend Roy. He is professional yet personable. My husband isn’t the type of person to enjoy photoshoots, but Roy made the experience fun, relaxing, and enjoyable for us!
If you have seen his work from couples photoshoots, the results speak for themselves. The quality and his process of photo selection adds to the memorable experience.
You won’t be disappointed…book with Roy!
Thao, USA
I absolutely love all my photos and experience I had with Roy. When I first contacted Roy for my cherry blossom photoshoot he responded immediately, answered all my questions, and continued to keep all lines of communication open. On the day of my shoot Roy showed up on time and he made my husband & I feel comfortable all while having fun at the same time. He was very professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to do a photo session here in Korea or around the world.
Thank you so much Roy!!! We hope we can work with you again in the future. Aloha!
Michele, USA
We loved working with Roy. He made everything so easy and relaxed which was a major plus for us as this was my husbands first time with a photographer. The whole process was great and easy. I had never visited Korea before and Roy was very helpful picking out great locations for the shoot. The shoot was in freezing temps and that didn’t stop him from getting great shots. We will defiantly be using Roy again this summer for a family shoot. I’ve worked with Photographers in the past and Roy is in the top best to work with.
Maranda, USA
WOW! And a big THANK YOU!! Although that doesn’t seem to be adequate to thank Roy for his time, professionalism, and ability to capture some amazing family moments. From my first email with Roy until now, he has been upfront, accommodating, and truly captured everything we were looking for and hoping to get in a family photo shoot session. We needed a bilingual photographer in order to communicate with ourselves and our daughters who speak Hangul. Roy was able to speak with our daughters during the shoot calming everyone’s nerves and our youngest was holding his hand by the time we were finished. Roy captured smiles, laughs, eye-rolls, and moments that will last us a life-time. I firmly feel we take pictures to capture moments that we want to revisit and relive over and over again. Thank you Roy for giving us that opportunity from start to finish! 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ without a doubt!
Heather, USA
We had a wonderful time with Roy, he is great with my 2 active kids and we love all the photos.
Love from Joanne, Anya & Perseus – Singapore
Our experience with Roy was exceptional. We were planning a family luncheon/reception with around 30 guests and needed a photographer who could take good pictures throughout the event and some large group photos. We contacted Roy and the communication back and forth was a smooth sail from the beginning to the end. During the event, Roy made sure everyone felt comfortable while taking great photos. The result came out amazing and we really could not have asked for a better service. We highly recommend working with Roy.
H. Song, South Korea
My family and I loved our photoshoot with Roy. We travelled from Canada to South Korea to visit our daughter and wanted a family photoshoot while we were there. He made the whole process easy from selecting the location and date, to making us all feel comfortable throughout the photoshoot. The end product is amazing and exactly what we were hoping for. I sincerely hope we can work with Roy again someday.
Lisa, Canada
We had such a wonderful experience working with Roy. He was so easy to work with and he made us feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire shoot. You can really see how dedicated he is in making sure he captures the perfect photos. He was extremely attentive to detail and our photos turned out amazing! I cannot recommend Roy Cruz Photography enough! Thank you so much, Roy!
Sharmaine, Canada
Roy is nothing short of AMAZING and this is no exaggeration! As a California native, it was difficult to find a photographer whom I could trust and relate to. I came to Korea to spend precious time with my 92-year-old grandmother for what could possibly our final visit. He captured the very essence of our love for one another; I know without a doubt that I will forever treasure these precious memories long after she is gone. He really knew how to bring out the best in us and more than exceeded our expectations. We shared many tender moments, all of which he captured so beautifully. Further, his attention to detail, and prompt delivery of proofs and final product was impressive. Apart from putting me at ease, he made quite the impression on my grandmother and aunt, who also joined us. His warmth and compassion will never be forgotten. Thank you Roy . . . we will always be grateful to you ?
Monica, USA
Did an amazingly smooth shooting with Roy since I needed some new professional photos for my job. The shooting took place at/around my apartment. Roy brought all necessary studio equipment. Impressive how many great shots we got within 1 hour! Can highly recommend him to anyone!
Jens, Germany
Roy somehow manages to be professional and easy-going at the same time. He was wonderful working with our family and we simply adore the results. His photos are not only beautiful but truly represent the spirit of our family.
Sarah, USA
Fantastic photographer! I have used him twice. Very professional and talented. Highly recommend!
Jennifer, USA
Roy is a Photographer that really captures the essence of the picture. He’ll go beyond what is asked of him and makes sure to get the shots that you need. His attention to detail and emotion are excellent. Definitely recommended for any shoots you may have.
James, Skyline Luge Tongyeong / New Zealand
Amazing photos and experience! I could not say enough good about Roy and his work. He went above and beyond for my engagement shoot at a park in Pyeongtaek-si. First of all the location he chose was perfect for what my fiancé and I had in mind. He arrived over an hour early to prepare and shot past our time frame! He is super friendly, professional and makes you feel comfortable. If you are looking for a great photographer look no further! You will love how the photos turn out… worth every penny!
Samantha, Canada
Deciding to work with Roy for my graduation photo shoot has been one of the best decisions I have made to commemorate the event. In our email correspondence, Roy has been prompt, personable, and professional. This professionalism extended during our scheduled meeting when Roy took the initiative to scout the venue hours before the shoot to maximize the limited amount of time we had to take pictures. He was also understanding of my personal needs and requests, such as the areas that I wanted to incorporate in the shoot and my lack of experience in front of the camera, and provided clear instructions to address my concerns.
Throughout the shoot, Roy was encouraging and engaging; I appreciate that he showed the pictures as he was taking them so that I knew how each shot turned out. While taking the pictures, Roy demonstrated a keen attention to detail, which helped ensure that all the pictures we had reflected the concept of a graduation ceremony that we had envisioned. I was pleasantly surprised at the creativity and though that he illustrates in the composition of each photo, which are well-composed and thematically compelling. With his clean editing style that is timeless, I am certain that I will be happy to see these pictures several years from now.
Overall, if you’re looking for a photographer is prompt, professional, and pleasant, as well as possesses a vision and knows exactly how to execute it, I would definitely recommend Roy!
Jasmine, Philippines
Korea is a dream destination for us especially for my fiancee because of her love for k-drama. One of the reasons why we decided to do our pre-wedding shoot in Nami Island in autumn. The shoot was a memorable experience for us with the help of Roy Cruz, our photographer. We got to know him thru a recommendation from a private group in facebook. We scanned his portfolio on his instagram and facebook page. We liked his style. His landscape shots were impressive. It fits our requirement for our destination shoot.
Roy Cruz is a worthy find because we wanted a photographer that is based in Korea to avoid hassles and to save us from the cost of airfare and accommodation of flying a photographer from Manila to South Korea.
Before the shoot day, we agreed with Roy that we will do the shoot early in the morning to avoid the flock of tourists. He even bought us tickets for our train for the 6AM trip from Yongsan Station going to Gapyeong Station which we just paid to him when we met. We arrived at the Gapyeong Station at almost 7AM and hop on the 1st ferry trip going to Nami Island. As expected, we’re given the chance to shoot in the island with no photobombers.
Roy is easy to work with. He is passionate with photography. He is also a Filipino that’s why communication was very smooth. We booked him for two hours but the shoot took more than two hours with no additional charge.
The shoot went well and smoothly. We are very satisfied with the outputs. It was a dream come true for me and my fiancee.
Cholo, Philippines
Got engaged to my fiance in Nami thanks to Roy. He was super helpful in planning, even up to the extent of scouting different locations in advance in multiple spots. He made us feel so comfortable during the shoot as it was both our first time. We had such an easy time warming up and being confident with ourselves because of Roy’s patience and kind words and gentle prompts.
I love the he listened to our inputs and opinions and found a suitable middle ground we can both agree on. I think we extended our time beyond the limit but he was super flexible about it, even helping us find our way back to the city from Nami.
Clifton, Philippines
I had no idea where to start when looking for a photographer in seoul for my surprise proposal on nami island, but i’m glad i found roy on google reviews!
He was such an easy person to work with and had his pricing organized on a document so it was much easier to understand how much his packages were.
We had great communication throughout the planning period up till the moment of the surprise proposal! he followed through with my requests and we were able to successfully surprised my now fiancé!!
Thanks roy!
David, USA
We booked a photoshoot with Roy on the 31st of October this 2019. It was for my mothers birthday, and we had a blast. Roy was easy to talk to and he was very accommodating. Anything you ask him, he will answer. 🙂 He was also very professional. He guided us to different spots in Nami (where ours took place) where the pictures will be taken. He knows where the best places are for photographs that people will surely appreciate. We already received tons of positive reviews about our photos. Photo processing was also fast. We received our edited photos in a day! They turned out very beautiful and elegant despite the processing time.
All in all, I would highly recommend Roy if you want something to look back on during your trip to Korea. One of his photos is already one of my favourites! It’s definitely one for the books.
Highly, highly recommend. 🙂
Kahlil, Philippines
I was super lucky to come across Roy’s website when looking for a photographer while visiting Seoul. Roy was highly responsive when answering my questions about his photography sessions and really personable to interact with. I felt like we’ve been friends forever before we even actually met!
Roy is also highly flexible and very accommodating. It was also super nice of him to meet me near where I stayed so we can travel to the photo shoot destination together. In order to maximize our time and to ensure the best results, Roy thoughtfully offered a pre-shoot planning session to discuss expectations, thoughts and ideas.
With Roy’s easy-going personality, it wasn’t difficult at all to get comfortable in front of the camera. And I love the end result! Thank you, Roy for making my Seoul trip memorable and for helping me capture a slice of it on film so that I can cherish my memories of Seoul for many years to come. Thanks again for the laughter, the fun, and the awesome photos!
Evelyn, USA
It was our first time in Seoul with my fiancee. I think the most wonderful thing about our photoshoot is we are really comfortable with Roy easily as if we’ve known each other for a long time. We had really fun though it was our first time. The photos were super amazing! Until now, I can’t believe we had pre-wedding photos with k-drama feels. Thanks for everything Roy. From me and lowelle ❤️
Cindy, Philippines
This was my first time in Asia and Seoul during which my one on one workshop (full day) with Roy turned out to be a fabulous experience: Communication with Roy was prompt, clear and concise from the very first contact. He custom tailored our photographic excursion exactly to my personal needs and requests. Instruction was clear and focused. We explored many different parts of Seoul and ended with some night photography. I would have never been able to cover this much ground on my own. In addition to the fact that he taught me several new photographic aspects during our workshop, we also had a lot of fun going around together and discovering photo-ops. If you want to go out and take great photographs in Seoul, Roy Cruz is the man — thanks a lot for this special day!
Manuela, Germany
Roy was amazing to have as a photographer for my family. He has a great personality and excellent photography skills to match. At first I was unsure who to hire for my family photos in S. Korea and I sought out the prices and package deals from various photographers in the Busan area. In the end I felt like Roy had the best deal, and he was obviously someone we could trust based on his professionalism and his past photography portfolio. It turned out to be a great choice, he put everyone at ease during the shoot and he came up with some really amazing and inspired photos. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking professional photos!
Matthew, USA
Roy was such a wonder to work with! He provided his services for our wedding party and really caught the mood of the evening and some fabulous shots. He communicates so well before, during, and after the event, and was an excellent addition to our evening. Thank you so much for all of your hard work Roy!
Elizabeth, UK
Had a 1-1 photography workshop with Roy and he was such a pleasure to work with! His teaching and instruction was focused and clear – and he introduced me to some of the best parts to photograph around Seoul. Thanks so much for the lesson and the wonderful guidance!
Dawn, Singapore
It was a pleasure working with Roy! His friendly personality made the photoshoot enjoyable and helped me feel comfortable in front of the camera. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that he had taken the time to arrive at the location much earlier to scout for the best spots. Also a wonderful communicator and messaging each other was a breeze. Looking forward to working with Roy again in the future!
Mina Oh, USA
Me and my fiancee used Roy’s Photo services for our engagement in Seoul and we are beyond being happy. Roy is an exceptional photographer, he made our experience enjoyable and beyond our expectations. For anyone looking for a photographer in Seoul I will recommend that you contact Roy!
Luke, South Africa
Our family photoshoot with Roy was the highlight of our trip to Seoul! It was our first time to see cherry blossoms and I wanted the experience to be lasting, so we got Roy to document it. He is an experienced, professional and passionate photographer with a warm personality. He was so easy to communicate with (via messenger) and so accommodating. He has impeccable planning skills, giving particular attention to the most opportune time to get good shots with less crowd, even scouting the location a day prior to the shoot! We had an awesome time smiling in front of the camera and enjoyed the scenery at Seoul Forest Park. Our intermittently camera shy 5 year old and 9 year old kids loved ”tito Roy’, warming up to him even during spring’s cold weather. He’s amazing with kids! We loved how natural, beautiful and fun the pictures turned out. I highly recommend Roy! He deserves 10 ⭐s! Thanks, Roy! Autumn/Winter season photoshoot next?
Annapil, Philippines
Roy was amazing! I chanced upon his portfolio online and was very impressed by his work. So we decided to engage him for the family shoot during Cherry Blossom in Jinghae. Communication was swift and clear. We had alot of fun on the actual shoot. He was super friendly and patient with my son which was a huge plus point! We love the final work, natural and great! Thumbs up for Roy and will definitely recommend friends who looking for a photo shoot in Korea.
Eve, Singapore
Had a amazing time with the photoshoot with Roy. I made the right decision by picking him .He had a great eye for an awesome shot. My family loved the photos. He was very professional, friendly and patient. It’s always fun with a fellow Filipino. I would definitely recommend you to my friends . Thanks for taking those wonderful memories.
Liza, Philippines
After living in Geoje for almost 3 years now, it is time for us to move on to the next journey, Netherlands. What a better way to remind us of the beautiful country than a family photoshoot? ?. It was our first time family photoshoot and Roy was great at making us feel comfortable, and he’s engaging with my 3 year old and 8 months old while taking great shots. The photos looked amazing and the entire experience was a complete delight. I would highly recommend Roy for any family photoshoot!
Brenda, Netherlands
It was my first time in Seoul and what better way to learn about the city and locations through the eyes of a professional photographer in Seoul. Roy is a very approachable and open to requests for his services. As I was more interested in street photography, we discussed through email on my needs and skill level. Roy customised a great itinerary on places to shoot and gave plenty of advice on what, how, when and where to shoot and focus on. He also prepared a detailed hand-out and key aspects on what we might be working on during our session.
We shot from 2pm till 1030 pm and went to interesting locations to shoot. He has excellent knowledge on key locations. Roy is a good teacher and guide. He has a very good eye and encourages you to think and assess the scene before composing a shot. I was glad to have keepers from a memorable first trip in Seoul. Even after our workshop, I felt so inspired and revisited a few of the places we went. I highly recommend his services to not only learn about Seoul but also improve your photography.
Desmond, Brunei
My fiance and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Roy for our engagement shoot. We were so nervous because we had never done a shoot before but he made us feel so relaxed and comfortable. We had such an amazing day and Roy couldn’t have done a better job! Such great service! Being able to find someone who speaks fluent English was important to us too so thank you Roy. Highly recommended!
Bianca, South Africa
Roy took our wedding day photos, and he did an incredible job! The planning of our special day was largely out of my hands, so I could not give him a ton of direction and specifics on the order in which things would occur, but Roy was so go with the flow, and managed to capture many beautiful shots. He also knew how to give small directions in order to capture the most captivating pictures. I also love that he is not very heavy-handed in terms of his editing/retouching. The photos are gorgeous, but not unnatural looking. I would 100% recommend Roy as a wedding photographer, or even for other special events.
Alex, USA
Roy was an absolute pleasure to work with. We worked with him to capture some of our corporate client events around the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang and Gangneung. In the lead up to the events, Roy was incredibly responsive and professional, making all details of arranging as seamless as possible. Roy took stress away from our event managers by always communicating in advance, arriving onsite early, keeping them informed of his plan and maintaining a level of professionalism that all photographers should strive for. He has a creative eye and allowed for my clients to carry on with their events as if he wasn’t even there. The result was exactly what we were going for – candid shots of a corporate event with a vibrant and fun feel. He has an incredible way of being in a space and capturing it perfectly while subtly directing those if he needed to capture a specific moment. His calm presence was appreciated and his ability to keep the staged photos ‘light and fun’ allowed for genuine shots to come out of each event he attended. I hope I have the pleasure of working with Roy again in the future and can’t thank him enough for all of his assistance and support. Top notch photographer – would most definitely recommend!
Ashley, ATPI Sports Events Canada
We booked Roy to take family photos when we visited S. Korea during cherry blossom season. He was great to work with, from communicating via email prior to the shoot, to the day of the shoot – Roy was extremely helpful, energetic, and professional. He was even wonderful when working with my infant son with getting the perfect shot. We loved the results and would recommend him to anyone!
Rachelle, USA
Roy made taking family photos fun! When I suggested an unusual location for our photo shoot he was super excited and willing to make it work! He made the day fun and easy going. He worked really well with my two small children! We love the photos and would highly recommend him to anyone!
Justin, USA
Roy describes himself as a “fly on the wall.” He was exactly what we were looking for in a wedding photographer: someone excited about being absorbed in the moment, flying around from wall to wall, not tied to formulaic ideas about what a wedding *should* look like. It was wonderful to have him be a part of the day and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others. The photos turned out beautifully.
Roy was awesome! It seemed like he never stopped shooting and captured every moment. Would highly recommend.
Haeryun and Bruce, South Korea/USA
My sister Lui recommended Roy to be our photographer for our engagement shoot in Seoul, after looking at his portfolios we immediately agreed. We only communicated through messenger and Roy was very responsive to all of our questions. He suggested locations for our shoot and even went there the day before to check the locations. That made our shoot fast and easier. Two days after the shoot we got received the raw photos already.
Thank you Roy. It was great working with you.
Lovely, Philippines
Roy is a very professional photographer. I was super happy with his supportive and excellent work! Have already booked him for my next event again! ?
Maggie, Germany
We loved Roy’s amazing work in our engagement photo shoot and what surprised me is that he did an actual scoping of the shooting places the day before the actual shoot to strategise, familiarize and look for the best spots to shoot in which is very nice gesture considering that he is from Tongyeong and the shooting place is in Jade Garden and Nami Island (approximately 4-5 hrs drive from his place). For me, that shows his dedication, passion and love for his customers. (He actually didn’t need to scope the place but he did!) We also felt very at ease to work with him because he is friendly, enthusiastic, flexible and he is happy to take our requests, he also gives you enough instruction to help you in your poses which made it look more natural in the photos. Lastly, I recommend Roy to everyone who’s looking for a professional and awesome photographer that will capture those moments you wish to treasure forever. Thank you Roy! Til next time! 🙂
Mir, Philippines
Backtrack to seven days ago. I’ve joined several one-on-one photography tours in Vienna, Budapest, Warsaw, and Berlin, to name a few. I honestly didn’t expect this tour to be any different.
As I draft this post-tour review, I found myself on the opposite end. This photography tour is by far the best! I realized how extraordinary the tour was from point A to Z and even to the tiniest of details. How it all started would later define what could be expected of Roy. Upon inquiry, he presented a detailed itinerary and agenda that covered camera basics, landscape, street, sunset, and night photography, and basic photo editing. He was very accommodating with my requests and eagerly adjusted the tour based on my schedule and needs. Unlike other tours that delved on the theoretical aspect, Roy provided a balanced approach of theoretical and practical. I appreciate how hands-on and patient he was in explaining and demonstrating the proper skills and techniques. After which, he allowed me to grasp and apply what I have learned. He guided me throughout the tour by providing feedback and useful tips. Roy was also generous enough to share post-processing techniques with a sit-down tutorial on Lightroom. More than the photography tour, the friendly encounter and exchange of ideas was an experience in itself.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Continue fueling your (and other people’s) love for photography. More power and Mabuhay po kayo!
P.S. Roy traveled four hours from Busan to Seoul to meet me for this tour. Define passion!
Roy was so responsive and catered to my every request for my idea to propose to my fiance. I was out of the country while planning this proposal and he even ordered all the props that I wanted for the proposal! He even went to the site of the proposal and planned every angle and shot out and explained every detail to me. I would highly recommend him for any photography shoot. His photos are amazing and can make an average looking couple look like the perfect couple in a korean drama!
John, USA
Roy is a very professional photographer. He makes you feel at ease the entire time and captures the most amazing and natural moments of fun, excitement, and love that we think are the most important things to be documented when taking pictures for special occasion. He also effortlessly tailors to specific photo requests, extremely flexible and accommodating which are exactly what we wanted. To sum it up, his professionalism and charisma are astounding and his talent is beyond compare. He delivered more than any of us expected. Our only complaint is that he made our lives really difficult in choosing photos for the album (engagement, renewal of vows ceremony and reception) as they’re all so good. We really struggled to choose the ones we wanted to print as there were just so many great ones. Nevertheless, we are truly pleased with the final product. The quality and finish of the pictures are amazing and the Storybook album is simply exquisite. We have spent a very happy couple of hours going through the album, reminiscing and reminding about ourselves of our special day. We cannot stop looking at them. We’ve lost count the number of times we have gone through the photos. Every time we look at the pictures, it puts a smile on our faces and brings back so many happy memories which will be cherished and relived over and over again. We likewise received so many compliments about the standard of Roy’s work and work ethics from our friends and colleagues and we love them. We are so glad that we chose him and he being our photographer was money well spent. We would highly recommend him to anybody. Once again, we offer our heart-felt thanks to Roy
Rose, Philippines
Roy is an incredibly talented photographer and was a pleasure to work with and get to know. He knew exactly what we were after and took the time to scout out the best areas to capture our family amongst stunning cherry blossoms. My children had lots of fun with Roy’s creativity, fun and smiles. I love that you don’t just take pictures, you capture moments. Thank-you. Amelia and family.
Amelia, Australia
My husband and I are so thankful to have found Roy to document some of the most important times of our life. We first met him when we asked him to take maternity pictures for us in Gyeongju at Bulguksa temple. He arrived early and scoped out the site for the best spots for pictures and came ready with ideas and a couple props for fun shots. He was kind, professional and really made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The pictures turned out beautiful and we left saying we wished Roy lived closer to us because we could see us all being friends.
We unexpectedly ended up being in Korea for our daughter’s first birthday, which happens to fall near Christmas, and I told my husband all I wanted for Christmas was for Roy to take some family photos for us. This time he came all the way to Ulsan and met us in our favorite coffee shop and took some gorgeous shots of us with our little girl. We then went over to another site for some beautiful outdoor pictures. He was understanding when she was being less than cooperative and got really sleepy as we neared nap time. And he worked HARD to get her to smile and look at the camera (no easy feat for a one year old!)
All of this to say, I cannot recommend Roy enough. He was a fantastic photographer and a really nice guy. The only negative thing I can say is that we are leaving Korea and won’t be able to have him take any more of our family pictures! Thank you Roy, for capturing our memories for us. We will cherish the pictures you took forever.
Joanna, USA
After initially being impressed with Roy’s content posted online, I contacted him with regards to hands on, in-person photography lessons. The fact that he took the time to get to know me, my current skills and knowledge, and future goals, communicated to me that he really does care about the client. Roy is knowledgeable, experienced, and most importantly, organized. He was able to analyze a particular aspect of photography I was interested in and break it down into step by step examples. I appreciated the fact that he acknowledges that any two situations are not alike and was able to give me in-field, hands-on experience in different lighting situations. Roy’s passion for photography is evident from the moment you meet him. This is something I look for in instructors and I will continue to take lessons from him in the future.
Richard, Canada
Roy did our engagement and wedding photography. He was very professional and the shots came out beautiful! His directions were very helpful and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. It was definitely a fun and memorable experience for us and he was able to capture it all perfectly! We especially liked the photos that made us look like we were in a movie poster! Roy’s an awesome person to work with and we highly recommend him!
Joshua, USA
Roy Cruz is an excellent photographer! He photographed my engagement and wedding pictures in Busan, South Korea. The experience he offers is just amazing. He is very professional, kind-hearted and just overall lovely! The pictures he took of my husband and I are truly breathtaking! If you are looking for a photographer to help capture your beautiful memories for a lifetime, I would strongly encourage you to give Roy a call…you won’t be sorry! If I could rate him 10 stars, I would!!! ?
Jennifer, USA
We had the best time getting our family photos taken by Roy. We went to a beautiful reservoir near Busan and the leaves were in beautiful fall colors. Our photos came out even better than I expected and I will treasure them always.
Annie, USA
I cannot say enough good things about this amazing photographer! He is so talented, he has such a kind heart and he gave some of the most touching pictures for our school graduation photo albums. You’ll see his website and know that those photos are great. I highly recommand you this photographer for your memorable moments.
Carly, South Korea
Roy is a professional photographer and a very kind person indeed.
We took Roy’s one day training session last weekend and the result is impressive! We are the beginner level and yet Roy is able to let us understand the basic knowledges of the camera and how to using lights in a very easy way which I find it very fascinating. We had the customized study documents in hand once Roy stepped into our house. And step by step with his detailed explanations we are able to use Manual to operate our camera. We understand much better when we were guided and practiced a bit indoor. After we went to practice outdoor and the result was very surprisingly unexpected. I actually felt that for the first time that I am not that bad at shooting after all! As the wrap up, we learnt how to use apps to help the photos look better.
Roy is great, great with kid, great with explanations. We appreciated it a lot the training day. We will definitely come back to him for more sessions once we are more confident with the manual settings. It’s definitely not a waste of time at all to learn with Roy if you want to make better photos for people who you care a lot.
And Roy helps us to understand much better our gears which is very satisfying. Thank you Roy for the incredible day. We’ve learned a lot from you and we hope to continue with you for more guidance and classes!
Ping, China
Nolan Mills, KGAL UK
It was a great experience. He interacted well with my wife and I and more importantly the children. He had advice but was also receptive and adaptable to our specific need and requests. More importantly, we walked away with excellent, professional photos. They’re good memories captured forever.
J. Butcher, Canada
Late fall we had the opportunity to get our family photos as well as our sons 1 year old photos taken by Roy! One of the best parts of working with Roy is his enthusiasm and open mind about the ideas you may have for your own photos! We were amazed by the time that he put into our shoot as well as the short time that it took for him to send us the proofs for us to look at! I have never seen a photographer that has his creativity as well as just a natural eye for capturing the moment!
Alissa, USA