HANBOK

These are traditional Korean Hanbok shots from my portfolio. These beautiful Korean Hanbok were designed by Mi Hee Kim, who has also designed the dress worn by a Hollywood actress, Sandra Oh (from Grey's Anatomy), during the Emmy Awards. Photo by taek taekphoto.com




I spent approximately two days braiding human hair to extend on to the model's short hair. Traditional Korean women (married) from before the nineteenth century wore a wig around their heads, called gache, as bigger fuller hair was desired and viewed as more aesthetic. The braided hair that was extended on to the model's hair weighed approximately four pounds. The extended hair could have been a burden on the model but she was very excited and enjoyed the shoot.

The make up was done to make the model appear more like a Korean doll.