Starting today, we will share with you our favourite pictures taken by our team of Photo Trips photographers in South Korea.
Today, it's a cool night shot in the trendy district of Eljiro. Full of neon lights, it's one of the best place for a street photoshoot in Seoul!
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Changgyeonggung Palace in Seoul is one of the city’s most underrated royal palaces. It was originally built during the Joseon Dynasty and has a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere than Gyeongbokgung or Changdeokgung.
What I really liked there was the mix of palace architecture, peaceful gardens, old stone paths, and the beautiful pond area, which makes it a great place for a slow walk and photos. It feels less crowded and more intimate, especially if you want to enjoy a historic place in Seoul without the usual rush.
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I’ll be in Seoul until May 9th! Looking for people to meet up with at cafes, restaurants, explore together. Lmk!
Done recently in Seoul, Korea.
Custom black and grey dragon piece focused on flow, texture, and contrast.
Really enjoyed building the smoke movement and scale details throughout the arm.
More recent work on our profile.
This week, we feature a beautiful photo of a happy couple exploring the streets of Seoul. The editing style here is vintage and evokes nostalgia. It mimics the typical Korean drama colour palette.
Shot by Photo Trips during this photoshoot: Korean Drama Love Story: A Cinematic Couple Photoshoot in Seoul
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The green trend, which was fueled by matcha and Doujjonku, has subsided, and now the purple "Ube" is taking its place. Leading domestic coffee chains, as well as bakeries and convenience stores, are flooding the market with related products.
Ube is a type of purple yam cultivated in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines. It is characterized by a flavor similar to purple sweet potatoes but with a much more vivid purple color. It is said to have captured the tastes of the MZ generation because it can produce vibrant colors without artificial dyes. Furthermore, its image as a "superfood" rich in anthocyanins makes it popular among young people seeking caffeine-free beverages.
Another factor contributing to its spread is that the burden of product development is not significant, as it involves adding color and flavor to existing desserts. It is a raw material that allows for the expansion of series lineups within a relatively short period. Purple is being used because it is loved on social media as an "Instagrammable" color and because it is derived from a naturally occurring purple plant. Twosome Place garnered attention by launching three types of ube beverages and the ‘Ube Abak’ cake. Starbucks Korea made the ‘Ube Basque Cheesecake,’ previously sold only at select locations, available for purchase at stores nationwide. Paul Bassett introduced the Ube Caffè Latte, while the donut specialty brand Knotted successively released six new ube menu items, including donuts and beverages such as the Ube Milky Cream Donut and Ube Dubai Purple Donut.
Paris Baguette launched a fresh cream bread combining ube and custard cream. Dunkin' also recently introduced two types of ube donuts and one beverage exclusively at Wonders stores. Yonsei Dairy also released the ‘Yonsei Milk Ube Fresh Cream Bread,’ reflecting the ube trend. It maximizes the creamy flavor by combining soft milk cream with ube cream. Convenience store chain CU introduced a "Ube Series," launching dessert products utilizing ube—such as rolls, sticky rice cakes, and brioche—in succession, starting with Ube Basque cheesecake. Shinsegae Food also released "Ube Cream Mochi Bread" through its E-mart and Traders bakeries.
It is also gaining popularity overseas. In the United States, Starbucks introduced "Ube Coconut Latte" and "Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato," which have become popular. Major U.S. retailers Trader Joe's and Walmart have also set out to expand their product lineups, including ube ice cream and spreads.