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A professional headshot photography showcase featuring three diverse individuals: a confident businesswoman in a stylish blazer, a young musician holding a violin, and a poised man in glasses and a sweater, highlighting premium portrait services for professionals, artists, and creatives.

Premium Headshots

Elevate Your Professional Image with
Expert Headshot Photography

At gugwa, we specialize in premium headshot photography that captures your unique professional identity. Whether you need a polished corporate headshot, creative personal branding, on‑location shots, or specialized portraits for models, actors, musicians, or even memorial photos (영정사진) for the Korean community, our service is designed to deliver outstanding quality and a personalized experience.​

Our Headshot Services

We offer a variety of individual headshot photography services, tailored to different industries and personal branding needs.

Pricing & Booking

Individual & Group Headshot Sessions:

Starting at $190

20-minute photography session with instant review for selecting your favorite image

One final headshot, professionally edited for perfection

High-resolution digital file provided (3,600 x 2,400 pixels @ 300 dpi)

Printing rights for personal and professional use

Group & On-Location Headshots

For Corporate Teams, Businesses, and Custom Bookings

A Fully Guided Headshot Experience

We Take Care of Every Detail—So You Can Focus on Being You

A great headshot isn’t just about the camera—it’s about confidence, expression, and guidance. At gugwa, we provide a fully supported experience to ensure you look and feel your best. From expert posing direction to professional finishing touches, our process is designed to make you shine.

A poised model in a vibrant yellow tulle gown and tiara strikes a confident pose against a rich green studio backdrop, showcasing expert direction and expression coaching in headshot portrait photography.

Directing & Coaching

Expert guidance for natural, confident expressions.
 

Most people aren’t models—that’s why we provide step-by-step posing and expression coaching to bring out your best.

A professional musician in a black tuxedo poses with a violin against a classic studio backdrop, showcasing elegant portrait photography for artists and performers.

It's the best photography studio in Chicago! You don't wanna miss out on this place! I am definitely recommending it for my fellow musicians. Soo is a true professional!

— Istvan L.

A confident man in glasses and a navy blue suit smiles in a professional headshot against a neutral gray background, highlighting polished corporate photography.

I was able to get quality photos taken quickly. They consulted me on the best dress color options to enhance my professional photos.

— Micah G.

Ready to Elevate Your Image?

Experience the difference of a premium, personalized headshot session by gugwa. Our friendly, in-person service is available at our studios in Chicago and Glenview, with on‑location sessions also offered for corporate or group needs.

Please note that our studio is occasionally closed during regular business hours due to on-location events.
We strongly encourage you to schedule your passport photo session by phone or book online to ensure availability.

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gugwa is more than just a photography studio; it's an artistic experience resonating with Korean aesthetics, culture, and art. With locations in Glenview and Chicago, gugwa showcases the creativity and craftsmanship behind every photograph.

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