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South Korea // Part I

March 2, 2010

A couple months ago, I had the opportunity to go spend a week in South Korea. It was a wonderful spontaneous decision that happened within the span of a couple hours. We found an insanely great promo deal with Singapore airlines that was expiring THAT DAY, and the same day I got the call from my bestest Cousin Grace that she would be in Korea at the same time which sealed the deal. So we jumped at the chance and booked the tickets that afternoon.

Turns out, we couldn’t have picked a better time to visit. The colors! Reds and golds and greens. I was blown away by how beautiful the natural surroundings of Korea were, and I was like a kid in a candy shop oohing and ahhing and snapping photos left and right.

Yes, a mosquito stung me in the eye, yes we caught the swine flu, and yes my cousin forced me to eat raw crab meat, but my overwhelming memories of this trip remain firmly rooted in the intense beauty of this country. This is only my 2nd time visiting and it definitely won’t be my last.

Enjoy!

More photos to come!

Jessica posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 7:32 AM.

Those are gorgeous. I had no idea the architecture in Korea was so incredible, I want to visit now!

Guy Collier - Hampshire Wedding Photographer posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 12:07 PM.

Wow – those colours are fantastic. What a great time to visit.

Michael - New Orleans Photographer posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 8:13 PM.

Gorgeous images, Hannah. I concentrate on weddings and portraits so much these days, I’ve forgotten how much fun it is to shoot other stuff.

Paul Mozell posted the following on March 5, 2010 at 10:36 PM.

Looks like we New Englanders have some competition i the fall color category. Nice work!

Bob D - NC Beach Portrait Photographer posted the following on March 6, 2010 at 1:01 PM.

Wow Keith! These are gorgeous. There is a Buddhist monastary a couple hours south of my home, near Boliva, NC. The architecture there is similar. Visiting it is like being on the other side of the world. But certainly not as cool as actually visiting Asia.

Carrie McCluskey~ San Diego Photographer posted the following on March 6, 2010 at 3:48 PM.

Beautiful work Hannah!

Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer posted the following on March 9, 2010 at 2:39 AM.

I just came across your site and absolutely LOVE your images! These photos above are so gorgeous and I’m feeling inspired and drawn into your magical imagery!

Help a Girl Out

February 19, 2010

Calling out to all past and current friends and clients of Hannah Suh Photography, I would LOVE it if you could share some of your thoughts about me, my photography and my business on the wonderful wedding planning site, Project Wedding.

Or, if you’re a fellow yelper, share your thoughts on my Yelp Business page!

Hannah Suh Photography also has a Facebook Fan Page so do what all the cool kids are doing and become a fan. =)

And after all that, you still feel like showing your support, one of my absolute most favorite images from my trip to South Korea is up for a travel photography contest! So if you have a facebook account, please vote for me HERE.

That’s all the self promotion for today. If you take the time to post a review, become a fan, or vote for my photo, thank you SO much!

Providence RI Wedding Photographers - Mark Andrew posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 8:00 PM.

I just dropped by and joined your fan page. Beautiful work.

Craig & Judy // Sonoma Wedding

February 17, 2010

This post was a long time coming! This wedding was from the past fall that I photographed with the fantastic Andi Hatch. Craig & Judy were married at the beautiful and unique Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma.

This is what it’s all about. LOVE the look in both their eyes!

Rich Pizzuti - Boston Wedding Photographer posted the following on February 18, 2010 at 7:10 AM.

Wow! such fantastic wedding images! Breathtaking portraits… great work

Joe posted the following on February 18, 2010 at 3:30 PM.

Really lovely work. Well done!

Eric Lagstein posted the following on February 19, 2010 at 8:29 AM.

Great images, looks like a great couple and fun wedding!

AbiQ posted the following on February 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM.

The third picture down on the left ROCKS. Way to go girl!

James Brown posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 12:30 PM.

Very lovely work, as always! Well done

Carol Darby - West Australian wedding photographer posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 11:21 PM.

Beautiful images. What a gorgeous bride. I love your use of framing through grasses etc. You have used the golden like to perfection. I bet they are thrilled.

Philip Hawkins Wedding Photographer Edinburgh posted the following on February 28, 2010 at 8:27 AM.

Great mix of shots. I really like your low angle through the reeds shots, especially with the longer lenses!

RD Decker - Raleigh North Carolina posted the following on March 1, 2010 at 7:00 AM.

What a lovely wedding. Beutiful colors, artistic composition. Good job.

Guy Collier - Hampshire Wedding Photographer posted the following on March 3, 2010 at 12:08 PM.

Beautiful use of light. Just really gorgeous.

Luca Ragogna - Mississauga Wedding Photographer posted the following on March 4, 2010 at 9:49 AM.

I love the tent for the reception. What a beautiful bride – they must have loved their shots.

John Shim posted the following on March 8, 2010 at 11:50 AM.

Beautiful and classy! Love your style.

Min & Brandon // Nixon Library Wedding

January 25, 2010

Not gonna lie, Min & Brandon’s lovely intimate wedding at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda got me all teary eyed. I’m pretty sure every single person there got a little weepy during the ceremony. Let’s all blame it on Brandon, who got everyone going. Or maybe it’s Min’s fault since she was the one who triggered Brandon’s reaction as she walked down the isle.

All I know is this: The whole wedding was filled with such emotion and love and joy that it was a pleasure to witness and photograph.

Congrats Min & Brandon!

Richard Nixon Library
18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886-3949
(714) 993-3393

Nicholas Bombich posted the following on January 26, 2010 at 2:02 PM.

I love the emotion and feel of these images. nice set

Providence Wedding Photographer posted the following on January 30, 2010 at 9:32 AM.

My favorite shot is of him standing alone in full uniform waiting for her! Yo really captured the moment.

Boundless Photos | Wedding Photography posted the following on January 31, 2010 at 5:17 PM.

Great photos of a lovely looking couple, really digging the detail shots too, great colours!

Tim Halberg posted the following on February 3, 2010 at 11:04 AM.

great job! I love weddings at the library and you created some beautiful images for these guys! (the ballroom is always amazing, looks like they had some fun centerpieces in there)

Brandon posted the following on February 9, 2010 at 9:19 AM.

I love all the color. Nice photos.

Carol Darby Australia posted the following on February 11, 2010 at 7:47 PM.

Gorgeous couple. Great detail. You have captured a beautiful couple and really show the special bond they have. Great work.

Tony Cooper posted the following on February 16, 2010 at 9:17 PM.

Love the intimacy of these images. I kind of like the close-ups and her little “looks” in the images, too.

Rich Pizzuti - Boston Wedding Photographer posted the following on February 18, 2010 at 7:11 AM.

I love this wedding… your details are fantastic!

Raleigh Wedding Photographer - Brian Mullins posted the following on February 25, 2010 at 4:09 PM.

What a lovely bride and your photographs are gorgeous! Everything is beautiful and I really love the shots of her after the ceremony!

James Brown Kent Wedding Photographer posted the following on March 2, 2010 at 12:33 PM.

Simply stunning – love it!

Abi & Ryan // Lifestyle Photography

January 18, 2010

When Abi from Abi Q Photography first contacted me about doing a photoswap, I was so excited because A) You’d be surprised how few opportunities I have to be on the OTHER side of the camera and B) Abi has an amazing sense of style and I knew that whatever concept she came up with for the shoot would be fabulous.

We wanted grey skies and green hills, a very stormy English countryside sort of vibe. Chic, editorial, and sexy. I’m in love with the photos we got from the shoot, Abi & Ryan were smokin’ hot and everything just came together perfectly! I’m so excited to share these with the world.

Abi & Ryan, you two are amaaazing! Thanks so much for a brilliant shoot!

Erich Chen posted the following on January 19, 2010 at 2:20 AM.

whats a photo swap?

Jessica posted the following on January 19, 2010 at 5:54 AM.

Ahhh, those are amazing. Her outfit is so cute.

Mark Andrew posted the following on January 19, 2010 at 8:44 AM.

I love the B&W photographs at the end of the post. Great shots and beautiful processing!

AbiQ posted the following on January 19, 2010 at 1:38 PM.

And you darling are fabulous!

cindy posted the following on January 19, 2010 at 3:33 PM.

absolutely gorgeous, dreamy and stylish!

i miss n.cal!

Sandi Shipley posted the following on January 20, 2010 at 1:10 AM.

So nice! Lovely composition and just beautiful photography all around!

Robert - Chicago Wedding Photographer posted the following on January 20, 2010 at 1:25 PM.

Beautiful images! Looks like the couple was really relaxed and comfortable with you which made for some great natural poses.

Steven posted the following on January 20, 2010 at 6:55 PM.

I love those hills and the theme with the umbrella !

Justine posted the following on January 21, 2010 at 3:15 PM.

LOVE the interaction in these engagement photos. You did a fabulous job on this photo session!

MarthaH | Knoxville Wedding Photographer posted the following on January 21, 2010 at 8:22 PM.

What fun! Great images and I love the red lipstick!

Jocelyn posted the following on January 22, 2010 at 12:22 PM.

I just found your blog via DWF and love your work! I love the Christmas ornament idea too… great gift idea for next year!

amanda posted the following on January 29, 2010 at 9:15 AM.

I love these! so sassy and cute!

Mitch Miller posted the following on February 9, 2010 at 9:55 PM.

Hannah — These are really cute pictures. They look like an engagement session. But, I thought you said this was a swap … shouldn’t there be another couple of subjects?

Deanna posted the following on February 11, 2010 at 11:45 PM.

Oh my Lord, Abi is so cute and they make such a cute couple. You did such a fabulous job Hannah!

Tony Cooper posted the following on February 16, 2010 at 9:18 PM.

Very sweet… use of the umbrella is brilliant!

Bob D - Emeral Isle Beach Portrait Photographer posted the following on March 2, 2010 at 6:59 AM.

Wow, these are some really romantic lifestyle portraits. The couple seems so in love. Good eye and post processing of these.

Min & Brandon // Nixon Library Wedding Teasers

December 30, 2009

A quick look at Min & Brandon’s lovely wedding this past weekend.

Min & Brandon, I loved being a part of your wedding day. Can’t wait to show you the rest of the photos!

Tim posted the following on January 5, 2010 at 3:59 AM.

beautiful images, I love photographing weddings at the library! (the helicopter is just awesome) can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!

Ivy posted the following on January 6, 2010 at 1:09 PM.

beautiful shots!!
looking forward to see the rest of the wedding =)

Asther posted the following on January 9, 2010 at 3:08 AM.

I love visiting your blog! Your work, your writing, your personality continues to make me feel like I wana get married all over again (with the same guy, of cos!) and have you as my photog!

Looking forward for more eye candies from you, girl! Happy 2010!

mastin studio posted the following on January 11, 2010 at 3:15 PM.

This is a beautiful wedding. They look so in love. Great job capturing that feeling!

Happy Holidays

December 21, 2009

This here is Smithsonian. Otherwise known as Mr. Smith.

Not sure why we named such a girly looking tree Mr. Smith, but I think it works. Our last tree was named Annabelle. I hope all my lovely blog readers have a beautiful holiday season full of snug blankets and mittens, hot chocolate, presents wrapped under the Christmas tree and as many tacos as your belly can hold.

I’ll be out of the office until January 2nd, so stay happy and warm my friends and I’ll see you next year!

Rod Pascoe posted the following on December 22, 2009 at 8:13 AM.

Your tree has a NAME!!!??!!

Is it something that we here in the UK should be doing?! Lol

Great pictures.

Chrstimas crafting

December 14, 2009

I’m one of those A-for-effort type crafters. The kind of person who adores crafts, but usually devotes hours to completely covering the dining room table with bits of paper, glitter, glue, and metal wires only to end up with a deformed looking Christmas wreath or a sticky mess of a greeting card.

But sometimes, sometimes I end up getting it right. The mess is still there, but at least the end results are pretty!

So I’ll share with you all a quick and easy Christmas ornament project I undertook on a whim. I bought some clear glass ornaments (50% off right now at Michaels), some dried stardust gypsophila and baby’s breath (fake) flowers, and a bit of string to tie it all together. Take one ball, stuff it full of the flowers, and voila, perfectly wintery homemade ornaments. Simple and beautiful.