gugwa Studio: A Premier Destination for Luxury Portraits and Fun Photography

gugwa Studio, with its prime locations in Chicago Uptown and Glenview at the JB Plaza of Joongboo Market, offers a premier luxury portrait and fun photography experience. Specializing in a broad spectrum of portrait photography, gugwa Studio caters to various needs, from baby and family portraits to self-portraits and professional headshots.

Their studios are designed to merge elegance with functionality, equipped with state-of-the-art technology including professional lighting, cameras, and a variety of props. This ensures that each session is both enjoyable and memorable for each and every client!

Discover the gugwa Studio's family sessions, a perfect way to capture cherished moments with your loved ones. Priced at $45 per person, these sessions offer exceptional value, with packages starting at $690. They also offer a wide variety of solo portraits. Professional headshots ($165 for fully edited digital file) are available for LinkedIn, websites, job applications, modeling agencies and more! Additionally, passport photos including a digital touch up for that “beautiful passport image” and luxury prints are available for just $50.

The self-portrait sessions at gugwa Studio, inspired by popular Korean photo studios, allow guests to create high-quality, stylish images in a private setting. Clients have full control over their photos with an easy-to-use remote system and live display monitors. For just $25 per person, clients can snap hundreds of images in a 20-minute session. An additional $60 includes all digital files from the session, making it an affordable way to capture the perfect shot.

gugwa Studio also offers unique Korean-style wedding sessions available to find through @gugwa_weddings on Instagram. They offer elegant wedding gown and hanbok rentals, and their engagement session packages start at $1,200, with prints and fully retouched digital files available from $190.

Founded by Soohyun Kim, a distinguished artist with accolades from prestigious institutions, and supported by the artistic talents of world renowned idustrial designer Sung Jang and graphic designer Taek Kim, gugwa Studio embodies a harmonious blend of art, culture, and community. They offer more than just photos—they create experiences, combining sophistication with creativity in every session.

Beyond photography, gugwa Studio serves as a vibrant community space. Their studios are available for private parties, corporate events, wedding ceremonies, & receptions.

We encourage you to Google both gugwa | Studio Soo (Uptown) & gugwa (Glenview) to hear from their clients! Click here to watch a client testimonial video about their experience.

For more information and to book your session today, visit gugwa Studio!