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A stylish bride and groom gaze into each other’s eyes in a sophisticated indoor wedding portrait, with the groom in a classic black suit and the bride in an elegant white gown, holding a floral bouquet.

Capture Your Timeless Moments with gugwa

Where Elegant Indoor Portraits Meet Modern Celebrations

Your love story deserves to be told in a setting that’s as unique as your journey—whether you’re engaged, already married, or planning a micro wedding ceremony.

At gugwa, we specialize in crafting exquisite indoor portrait sessions that turn every moment into a work of art.

Experience the gugwa Difference

Artful Portrait Sessions for Every Occasion:

Engagement & Pre-Wedding Portraits:

Schedule your session months ahead of your wedding to capture the excitement and anticipation with style and grace.

Celebratory Portraits for Couples Already Married:

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply want to commemorate your ongoing journey, our studio offers a refined backdrop to capture your love anew. 

Micro Wedding Ceremonies:

Our elegant space is available for intimate, micro wedding ceremonies—perfect for those seeking a sophisticated, yet low-key celebration.

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Exquisite Wardrobe & Styling

Enjoy complimentary access to a curated collection—including wedding gowns, hanboks, and modern attire—designed to elevate your look. Our professional hair and makeup services ensure you always feel picture-perfect.

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Explore Our Online Gallery

Step into a world of timeless elegance. Browse our curated collection of wedding and portrait photography, capturing love, tradition, and celebration in every frame.

One Day. A Lifetime.

Your journey together has brought you to this moment.
Your wedding day will be full of love, full of hope, full of possibilities. 

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Sunhee & Hyosok

A timeless reminder of our wedding day that we will cherish forever.I wholeheartedly endorse Studio Soo to any couple seeking a photography studio that goes above and beyond to ensure their wedding day is captured with the utmost beauty and professionalism. Their ability to create a supportive atmosphere and produce stunning visual narratives is truly remarkable.

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Soo & Tae

Our photoshoot with Studio Soo was wonderful and indescribable. Studio Soo and his team were extremely friendly, informative, responsive, honest, and genuine. Everything was top-notch! What we love the most during our photoshoot was Soo and his team made us feel very comfortable, and relaxing. Soo and his team took their time with us and it was not rushed at all! It was the best experience to remember! I definitely recommend Studio Soo for any photoshoot, and I would 100% be back to Studio Soo for future photos!!! :)

Thank you Studio Soo!

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Linda & Woojong

I had the pleasure of working with the most talented photographers in Chicago! From start to finish, and including all the preparation before the wedding, my experience with Studio Soo was amazing. They pay attention to all the tiny details in order to make my wedding memorable, and they captured the happiest moments of my life in the most beautiful way.

I highly, highly recommend Studio Soo!!!

Begin Your Journey with gugwa

At gugwa, every session is a personalized experience tailored to your vision. When you reach out through our lead capture form, you’ll be asked which type of photo service you need—ensuring we craft an experience that perfectly aligns with your celebration.

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Looking for a Full Wedding Day Experience?

For couples seeking comprehensive wedding photography and videography services, we invite you to explore our extended offerings at studiosoo.co. There, you’ll find the full story of how we capture every detail of your wedding day with creativity and passion.

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gugwa

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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