Jongno, Seoul · Documentary Portrait

I record people.

A morning with a family, a day with a craftsman, a session with a writer. This is not a quick shoot.

Send a briefMon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Reply within 24 hours

01 · About

Hello. I go by Kang.

I stay in a place longer than most photographers would. Following one person's day is the work.

Time the camera stays

Documentary Photographer · 14 years

The longer a camera sits in a place, the more natural the scenes become.

I'm closer to following a full day well than to getting a single shot right.

Write when you're ready. I reply within 24 hours.

“I started in advertising photography, but following people through their days suited me better. I try to stay in one place as long as it takes.”

EquipmentFilm · Digital
Experience14 years · 12 print books
SpecialityFamily · Portraits · Craftspeople
CapacityUp to 4 commissions/month

02 · Recent Work

Recent Work

A selection of recently completed projects. I take commissions in a similar vein.

Portfolio

Family Documentary

2024

Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi

Craftsman Documentary
Gangneung, Gangwon
2025
Writer Portrait
Jongno, Seoul
2024
Book Companion Shoot
Jeju
2023

04-1 · Work

Six recent series

Six documentary series across periods and media.

04-2 · Case study

Two commission flows

From brief to delivery, traced as two case studies.

가족 다큐 12개월 프로젝트

Client: ___ 가족 (3인)
Role: 기획·촬영·아카이빙
Duration: 12개월
Outcome: 사진집 60p · 가족 보관용 + 전시 출품.

한 가족의 일상을 12개월간 한 달에 한 번 방문해 기록.

브랜드 캠페인 다큐

Client: ___ 브랜드
Role: 컨셉·촬영·후작업
Duration: 3주
Outcome: 캠페인 전 기간 활용 · 매장 전시.

브랜드의 작업 현장을 다큐 톤으로 기록.

04-3 · Exhibitions

Shows and features

Solo / group / press features, most recent first.

2025
부암동 사람들 단독전
부암동 갤러리
Solo
2024
서울 다큐 사진전
서울사진미술관
Group
2024
GEO 매거진 12월호 피처
GEO 코리아
Feature
2023
아시아 다큐 페스티벌
인천
Group
2022
시장의 손 단독전
광장시장
Solo

언론에 실린 한 줄

“한 사람의 손에서 나온 작업이라는 게 보인다.”

— 공예 ___ · 2025-02

03 · Process

How it works

Four stages from brief to delivery.

01
Brief
Send the purpose, deadline, and budget. I'll reply within 24 hours.
02
Meeting
We pin down what's needed and set a schedule together.
03
Work
I share one or two in-progress selects and take your notes.
04
Delivery
Final files arrive with a short usage guide.

Timeline and usage scope are agreed before work begins. We check changes at every stage together.

04 · Photographer's Note

Time the camera stays

The longer a camera sits in a place, the more natural the scenes become.

I'm closer to following a full day well than to getting a single shot right.

Write when you're ready. I reply within 24 hours.

05 · Contact

Contact

1
Commissions by email or KakaoTalk channel. Replies on weekdays within 24 hours.
서울 종로구 부암동

받은 기록

2024___ 공예 비엔날레 선정
2023___ 디자인 어워드 선정

I record people.

Hello. I go by Kang.

Time the camera stays

Recent Work

Family Documentary

Craftsman Documentary

Writer Portrait

Book Companion Shoot

Six recent series

Two commission flows

가족 다큐 12개월 프로젝트

브랜드 캠페인 다큐

Shows and features

How it works

Brief

Meeting

Work

Delivery

Time the camera stays

Contact