Bhuddist monk at Seoul temple looks out over city below at sunset

Explore Seoul Through a Photographer's Eye

Our immersive multi-day workshops blend guided city exploration with thoughtful, hands-on photography instruction. From neon-lit streets to quiet residential alleys, each day is designed to help you see more deeply, shoot with intention, and develop your personal visual language. Through a balance of shooting sessions, group discussions, and practical guidance, you'll not only capture compelling images—but leave with a stronger understanding of how to tell meaningful stories through your photography.

Co-led by Chris, a professional photographer with 15 years of experience, and Jitse, an experienced Seoul tour guide with deep local insight, Seoul Photography Workshops are designed to build both your technical skill and creative confidence—while giving you access to the city's iconic landmarks, as well as the hidden highlights that only a local would know in this city of endless visual potential.

Korean man's image is reflected in a mirror as he stands in strong sunlight in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Group Workshop

3-Day Workshop

Our 3-Day Workshop is tailor-made for seeing the finest this city has to offer photographically - from the peerless energy of Gyeongdong Market to the sparking metalwork of Euljiro's allies, and through the local-favorite neighborhoods tucked away between Bukhansan mountain and Seoul's glittering Han River. On a 3-Day Workshop you can expect an empowering feedback session in studio with prints of our work, and continuous guidance on the street that will deepen your photography practice.

Korean construction worker climbs scaffolding and works with tools in Mangwon-dong, Seoul

Group Workshop

5-Day Workshop

Our 5-Day Workshop is an in-depth exploration of all Seoul has to offer an engaged and enthusiastic photographer, from the rich visuals of historic neighborhoods like Buam and Mullae, to the city's strikingly modern hotspots of Yeouido and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. We'll use the bustling streets below Seongsu's railway-defined skyline to develop a powerful sense of photographic scale, and the light-swiped tunnel of Mangwon Market to master photography in close quarters. With multiple sessions to review and discuss the imagery we're making, the 5-Day Workshop is a truly multifaceted experience in the development and dedication of our photography practice.

Korean mother helps her son cross a river path by a waterfall at the Hongjecheon stream in Seoul

Private Workshop

Tailored to You

Our private workshops are fully customizable, allowing you to shape the experience to suit your needs. Open to individuals (and their partners), every detail—from location and duration to focus—can be tailored through direct discussion with Jitse and Chris. This option is ideal for short-term visitors to Seoul or anyone looking for guidance in achieving specific photography goals in the city. If you're interested, get in touch and we'll work together to bring your ideal workshop to life.

Two middle-aged Korean men look into a traditional Korean building at Deoksugung Palace in Seoul
Young Korean boy runs across a river path under a bridge holding a fishing net at the Hongjecheon stream in Seoul

About Us

A Photographer and a Guide Who Know Seoul Inside Out

Hi there, we're Chris and Jitse. Between the two of us we've spent over 20 years living and photographing in Seoul, and we're really excited to show you why we love this beautiful, complicated, sprawling megacity.

Black and white photo of Jitse standing still and Chris trying to climb a stone wall

Why We Do This

By sharing Seoul's history and culture alongside the development of your photographic intuition and technical skill, Chris, Jitse, and Seoul Photography Workshops aim to create a truly unique access point and unforgettable experience in this amazing city.

Candid street photo of Jitse and Chris making jokes, Mangwon-dong street scene

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