Geo Travel Story about Seoul
I recently photographed a travel story on Seoul for GEO magazine, exploring the city’s unique balance of tradition and modernity. From quiet palace courtyards to the energy of neon streets, and from spring blossoms to futuristic architecture, Seoul revealed itself as a place constantly shifting between memory and transformation.
Through this assignment, my goal was to capture more than postcard views — to show how history, culture, and everyday life meet in one of Asia’s most dynamic capitals. Each frame became part of a larger portrait of a city that is at once deeply rooted and endlessly reinventing itself.
I am available for new assignments in Korea and across Asia. Whether for magazines, brands, or organizations, I bring both local experience and a documentary eye to creating images that tell meaningful stories.
Dior Beauty Korea Travel
In early December 2022, influencer Lily Mac and Tara Milk Tea from Australia came to Seoul to visit the special holiday pop-up store by Dior Beauty. I was hired by Dior and Harper’s Bazaar to follow the pair during their trip in the South Korea Capital. The photos resulted in a story published here. Here are more of the photos
If you are looking for a photographer to shoot fashion, beauty, commercial and editorial portraits in Seoul, South Korea, please get in touch with Tim Franco timfranco@gmail.com
Kabukicho | Tokyo Red Light district
There is something magic and electrifying about walking around Tokyo at night. The kabukicho district in Tokyo is certainly one of the most lively and extravagant district out there. Between bars, live shows and love motels, I enjoyed a few days in the city to shoot some of the streets with a medium format analog camera. Here are some of those photos:
Tim Franco is available for editorial and commercial assignments in Japan and greater Asia.
Saipan | Travel Photography Asia Pacific
Last month, I traveled on a family holiday to Saipan. I brought along a medium format and shot a couple of rolls around our resort - here are the results.
Tim Franco is an Asia based photographer available for travel photography assignment in China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Vietnam.
Cahuita - Costa Rica | Travel Photography
Travel Photography from Limon and Cahuita in Costa Rica
In late august, I had the chance to travel on a commercial assignment in Costa Rica to document the fruit shipping industry. While I have spent a big part of my time on banana plantation and shipping ports, I also had a few moments to relax. I have explored the region of Limon and especially some small beaches in the Cahuita District , down south , near the Panama border. There i met mainly families from Caribbean ascent who were relaxing and enjoying the warm waters. Here a few photos from those moments
Tim Franco is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Asia and available for assignment worldwide.
Fisherman in the Lofoten
A couple month back as I was visiting the Lofoten islands , i had to pleasure to meet Roger, a very nice fisherman eager to share his knowledge and stories, here are a few photos from a beautiful morning spent discussing the preparation for the Cod Fishing Season near Roger's boat. I am hopping our path will cross again !
Tim Franco is available for travel and documentary assignments please contact him at timfranco@gmail.com
Korea Travel Story for Geo Magazine
Last august, I have been assigned by Geo Magazine in France to travel around some of the UNESCO sites of Korea to shoot a travel issue. It was an incredible chance to visit the country where I am now based. The story was published in this month issue of the magazine, here are some of the unpublished photos and a gallery of the magazine press clip !
The trip took us from the fortress of Suwon to the Anohe folk villages. We then stayed in the temples of Haeinsa in the Gaya Mountains. The trip ended up the Yeosu peninsula when traveled around the islands and fishing villages.
Tim Franco is a Seoul and Shanghai based photographer who travels the Asia region on commercial & editorial assignments
Seoul travel story | Travel Photography for L'Express
I moved earlier this year to my new apartment on the beautiful hill of Namsam in the center of the capital city of South Korea. A few weeks ago I was assigned by the french magazine l'Express for a travel story here in Seoul. Here are a few tear sheets from that story.
Tim Franco is Seoul / Shangai / Beijing based photographer available for editorial and commercial photography assignment all over Asia.
Travel Story for M Magazine ( Le Monde )
This summer, I have worked on a special travel story for M Magazine. Shanghai viewed through the eyes of a french author. Here is the double spread in the magazine