Planning a romantic photo shoot in a beautiful park is a popular activity for couples in Korea. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and vocabulary for discussing and organizing a photo session while enjoying a walk through the park, covering everything from choosing locations to deciding on poses.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 공원에서 사진 촬영 계획하기
Pronunciation: gong-won-e-seo sa-jin chwal-yeong gye-hoek-ha-gi
Meaning: Planning a photo shoot in the park
Basic Planning Phrases
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Expression: 우리 공원에서 사진 찍을까?
Pronunciation: u-ri gong-won-e-seo sa-jin jji-geul-kka?
Meaning: Shall we take pictures in the park? -
Expression: 어떤 컨셉으로 찍고 싶어?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon keon-sep-eu-ro jjik-go sip-eo?
Meaning: What kind of concept do you want to shoot? -
Expression: 언제쯤 찍는 게 좋을까?
Pronunciation: eon-je-jjeum jjik-neun ge jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: Around when would be good to take the pictures? -
Expression: 여기서 사진 찍으면 예쁘겠다.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo sa-jin jji-geu-myeon ye-ppeu-get-da.
Meaning: It would look pretty if we took pictures here. -
Expression: 사진 촬영 계획 좀 세워보자.
Pronunciation: sa-jin chwal-yeong gye-hoek jom se-wo-bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s make a plan for the photo shoot. -
Expression: 필요한 소품 있어?
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han so-pum iss-eo?
Meaning: Are there any props we need? -
Expression: 어떤 옷 입을지 정해야 해.
Pronunciation: eo-tteon ot ip-eul-ji jeong-hae-ya hae.
Meaning: We need to decide what clothes to wear. -
Expression: 날씨 좋을 때 찍자.
Pronunciation: nal-ssi jo-eul ttae jjik-ja.
Meaning: Let’s shoot when the weather is nice. -
Expression: 자연스러운 모습으로 찍고 싶어.
Pronunciation: ja-yeon-seu-reo-un mo-seup-eu-ro jjik-go sip-eo.
Meaning: I want to take natural-looking photos. -
Expression: 삼각대 가져갈까?
Pronunciation: sam-gak-dae ga-jyeo-gal-kka?
Meaning: Should we bring a tripod?
Discussing Locations While Walking
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Expression: 저쪽 배경이 더 예쁜 것 같아.
Pronunciation: jeo-jjok bae-gyeong-i deo ye-ppeun geot gat-a.
Meaning: I think the background over there is prettier. -
Expression: 이 길 따라 걸으면서 장소를 찾아보자.
Pronunciation: i gil tta-ra geol-eu-myeon-seo jang-so-reul cha-ja-bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s walk along this path and look for a spot. -
Expression: 여기 나무 아래서 찍으면 어때?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi na-mu a-rae-seo jji-geu-myeon eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about taking pictures under this tree here? -
Expression: 햇빛이 잘 드는 곳을 찾아야 해.
Pronunciation: haet-bit-chi jal deu-neun gos-eul cha-ja-ya hae.
Meaning: We need to find a place with good sunlight. -
Expression: 이 벤치에서 잠깐 쉬면서 얘기할까?
Pronunciation: i ben-chi-e-seo jam-kkan swi-myeon-seo yae-gi-hal-kka?
Meaning: Shall we rest on this bench for a bit and talk? -
Expression: 사람들이 없는 조용한 곳이 좋겠어.
Pronunciation: sa-ram-deul-i eop-neun jo-yong-han gos-i jo-ket-sseo.
Meaning: A quiet place without people would be good. -
Expression: 꽃밭 앞에서 찍으면 화사하게 나올 거야.
Pronunciation: kkot-bat ap-e-seo jji-geu-myeon hwa-sa-ha-ge na-ol geo-ya.
Meaning: If we take pictures in front of the flower bed, they’ll come out bright and lovely. -
Expression: 저 다리 위에서 찍는 건 어때?
Pronunciation: jeo da-ri wi-e-seo jjik-neun geon eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about taking photos on that bridge? -
Expression: 여기 경치가 정말 좋다.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi gyeong-chi-ga jeong-mal jo-ta.
Meaning: The scenery here is really nice. -
Expression: 좀 더 걸어볼까? 더 좋은 장소가 있을지도 몰라.
Pronunciation: jom deo geol-eo-bol-kka? deo jo-eun jang-so-ga iss-eul-ji-do mol-la.
Meaning: Shall we walk a bit more? There might be a better spot.
Photo Shoot Specifics
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Expression: 이런 포즈는 어때?
Pronunciation: i-reon po-jeu-neun eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about a pose like this? -
Expression: 내 사진 좀 찍어줘.
Pronunciation: nae sa-jin jom jji-geo-jwo.
Meaning: Please take a picture of me. -
Expression: 우리 같이 찍자.
Pronunciation: u-ri ga-chi jjik-ja.
Meaning: Let’s take a picture together. -
Expression: 타이머 설정해서 찍을까?
Pronunciation: ta-i-meo seol-jeong-hae-seo jji-geul-kka?
Meaning: Shall we set the timer and take it? -
Expression: 빛이 잘 들어오는지 확인해봐.
Pronunciation: bit-chi jal deul-eo-o-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae-bwa.
Meaning: Check if the light is coming in well. -
Expression: 좀 더 가까이 와봐.
Pronunciation: jom deo ga-kka-i wa-bwa.
Meaning: Come a little closer. -
Expression: 서로 마주보는 포즈 해보자.
Pronunciation: seo-ro ma-ju-bo-neun po-jeu hae-bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s try a pose facing each other. -
Expression: 사진 잘 나왔는지 확인해줘.
Pronunciation: sa-jin jal na-wat-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae-jwo.
Meaning: Please check if the picture came out well. -
Expression: 배경을 좀 더 많이 나오게 찍어줘.
Pronunciation: bae-gyeong-eul jom deo ma-ni na-o-ge jji-geo-jwo.
Meaning: Please take it so more of the background shows. -
Expression: 이번엔 세로로 찍어볼까?
Pronunciation: i-beon-en se-ro-ro jji-geo-bol-kka?
Meaning: Shall we try taking it vertically this time? -
Expression: 웃어봐! 하나, 둘, 셋!
Pronunciation: us-eo-bwa! ha-na, dul, set!
Meaning: Smile! One, two, three!
Cultural Tips
Couple Culture: Taking couple photos, often in matching or coordinated outfits (“couple look” – 커플룩, keo-peul-luk), is very common in Korea. Parks are popular date spots and ideal locations for these photos.
Park Popularity: City parks like Seoul Forest (서울숲, seo-ul-sup) or Olympic Park (올림픽공원, ol-lim-pik-gong-won) are frequently visited by couples for walks, picnics, and casual photo sessions, especially during spring and autumn.
“Selca” (Selfie) Culture: Taking selfies (셀카, sel-ka) is deeply ingrained. Couples often use selfie sticks (셀카봉, sel-ka-bong) or tripods (삼각대, sam-gak-dae) to capture their moments together without needing to ask others.
Professional Shoots: Besides casual photos, many couples invest in professional “snap” photos (스냅사진, seu-naep-sa-jin) taken by photographers in outdoor settings like parks for special occasions or just to create lasting memories.
Natural Aesthetics: While posed shots are common, there’s also a strong appreciation for capturing natural, candid moments (자연스러운 모습, ja-yeon-seu-reo-un mo-seup) during dates or walks.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A couple, Jihoon and Sora, are walking through a park discussing their photo shoot plans.
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Expression: A (Jihoon): 소라야, 오늘 날씨 진짜 좋다. 공원에서 사진 찍기 딱 좋은 날씨네.
Pronunciation: So-ra-ya, o-neul nal-ssi jin-jja jo-ta. gong-won-e-seo sa-jin jjik-gi ttak jo-eun nal-ssi-ne.
Meaning: Sora, the weather is really great today. It’s perfect weather for taking pictures in the park. -
Expression: B (Sora): 맞아, 지훈아. 우리 어디서 찍을까? 저기 꽃 많은 곳 예쁘지 않아?
Pronunciation: ma-ja, Ji-hun-a. u-ri eo-di-seo jji-geul-kka? jeo-gi kkot ma-neun got ye-ppeu-ji an-a?
Meaning: Right, Jihoon. Where should we take them? Isn’t that spot over there with lots of flowers pretty? -
Expression: A (Jihoon): 응, 예쁘다. 거기서 먼저 찍고, 저쪽 호숫가에서도 찍어보자.
Pronunciation: eung, ye-ppeu-da. geo-gi-seo meon-jeo jjik-go, jeo-jjok ho-sut-ga-e-seo-do jji-geo-bo-ja.
Meaning: Yes, it’s pretty. Let’s take some there first, and then try taking pictures by the lakeside over there too. -
Expression: B (Sora): 좋아! 우리 삼각대 가져왔으니까 같이 찍는 것도 문제 없겠다. 어떤 포즈 할까?
Pronunciation: jo-a! u-ri sam-gak-dae ga-jyeo-wat-sseu-ni-kka ga-chi jjik-neun geot-do mun-je eop-get-da. eo-tteon po-jeu hal-kka?
Meaning: Okay! Since we brought the tripod, taking pictures together won’t be a problem. What pose should we do? -
Expression: A (Jihoon): 음… 자연스럽게 걷는 모습이나 서로 마주보고 웃는 모습?
Pronunciation: eum… ja-yeon-seu-reop-ge geot-neun mo-seup-i-na seo-ro ma-ju-bo-go ut-neun mo-seup?
Meaning: Hmm… How about a natural walking pose or one where we face each other and smile? -
Expression: B (Sora): 둘 다 좋아! 일단 꽃밭으로 가보자!
Pronunciation: dul da jo-a! il-dan kkot-bat-eu-ro ga-bo-ja!
Meaning: I like both! Let’s head to the flower bed first!
Practice Tips
Practice these phrases with a friend or partner! Try role-playing the conversation while actually walking around, maybe even in a park~ Look for opportunities to use simple phrases like “여기서 찍을까?” (yeo-gi-seo jji-geul-kka? – Shall we take a picture here?) or “배경 예쁘다!” (bae-gyeong ye-ppeu-da! – The background is pretty!). Watching Korean vlogs or dramas featuring couples on dates can also help you hear these expressions used naturally. Have fun planning your own photo shoot! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
