The 6 Photo Sessions Worldwide We Would Buy a Ticket For

1.Hanbok Photoshoot and History Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

You’ll dress in hanbok, have your hair styled, then explore Gyeongbokgung Palace with guide James and photographer Jacob. Expect royal halls, quiet photo spots, stories from Korea’s Joseon era, pose help, and more than 100 edited photos. The tour lasts about two to three hours and costs $60.41, excluding hanbok rental.

“Unforgettable Cultural & Photography Experience! This tour completely exceeded our expectations! We had two wonderful guides—James was an expert in the local history and culture, and his colleague was a professional photographer who captured stunning moments throughout the day. Getting to wear a traditional hanbok added such a beautiful and authentic touch to the experience. Our history guide was not only knowledgeable and informative, but also very engaging and fun. The photographer made us feel totally comfortable, offered great direction, and knew the perfect spots to take breathtaking photos. We left the tour with new knowledge, incredible memories, and amazing photos. This experience w...”

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2.Professional Hanbok Photography at Gyeongbok Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 1 hour · from $103

Meet photographer Yong Kwon at Gyeongbokgung Station, choose a quality hanbok with his advice, then walk through Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace for a guided one-hour portrait session. Yong speaks fluent English and Korean, directs every pose, sends 10 edited images within two weeks, and gives you Polaroid prints the same day.

“Mr. Yong was extremely professional, and his instructions were very clear throughout the experience. The hanbok rental place he recommended was absolutely amazing and made the whole day even more special. This is definitely a must-have experience!”

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3.Hanbok Photo Tour at Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours

Meet Daehan Hanbok beside Gyeongbokgung Station, choose from more than 1,500 traditional and premium hanboks, and get fitted with help from the shop team. After hair styling, your private photographer, including Navruz on some bookings, guides you through palace photo spots. You receive 200+ unedited images and 20 edited photos.

“Mooie jurken en erg behulpzame personeel. Ook de fotograaf was erg professioneel en leidde ons goed door de fotos heen.”

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4.Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Meet your photographer outside Madrid’s Plaza Mayor tourism office for a private 30-minute to one-hour shoot. Expect guided poses, candid photos, Plaza Mayor arches, nearby streets, and, on longer sessions, the Royal Palace exterior. Patricia and Josel are praised for friendly, professional direction.

“Deslumbrante y Elegante: Capturando la Esencia de la Belleza con Estilo La sección de fotos que hemos tenido el privilegio de apreciar es, sin duda, una oda a la elegancia y la sofisticación, reminiscentes del inconfundible estilo de Alberto Cortes . Cada imagen es una obra maestra visual que narra una historia de belleza y distinción, donde cada detalle ha sido cuidadosamente considerado para resaltar la estética única de la presentación. Desde el juego de luces que da vida a cada toma hasta la elección de fondos que complementan a la perfección el atuendo de los modelos, todo en esta sesión evoca un sentido de glamour que transporta a quienes…”

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5.Professional photoshoot at The Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 15 - 45 minutes

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking photographer at the Monument to Felipe IV for a private 15 to 45-minute shoot outside Madrid’s Royal Palace. You’ll get guided poses, several palace viewpoints, and 10, 25, or 50 edited high-resolution photos within 48 hours. Eugenia and Tatiana have both received especially warm praise for their friendly direction.

“Eugenia did a beautiful job with our photos. She was very kind and easy to work with.”

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6.Modern Hanbok Dress Photoshoot Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $103

Meet photographer Mike at Gyeongbokgung’s west gate for a private 60-minute modern hanbok photoshoot. You’ll pose at palace buildings, hear short historical notes in English, and receive 150 or more original JPEGs plus edited images. Hanbok rental costs extra, and you must finish dressing before the session begins.

“Mike is an amazing photographer! He knew all the best spots (they're not obvious) and he knew how to make me pose to get the stunning photos I wanted. I recommend this photo shoot a lot!”

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