GUGWA Portraits

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GUGWA Portraits We can't wait to help you capture life long memories.

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.

10/20/2026

Not sure what to wear—or what to do with your hands—for your self-portrait session? Start here.

Try simple neutrals, a statement layer, or a monochrome look. Then make a small change: look to the side, bring a hand to your cheek, or rest your arms on a stool. You don’t have to hold the same pose for every photo.

Save this for your next session, and choose the looks and poses that feel like you.

Featuring LISA SPRING • Wellness lifestyle Psyiko makeup artist • hair stylist • wedding • brows NY•NJ•PA WHITNEY LYNN ORTIZ MALEAH ALLAN

White tees. Blue jeans. Your favorite people.A little time for the whole family, the siblings, and just the two of you.P...
10/13/2026

White tees. Blue jeans. Your favorite people.

A little time for the whole family, the siblings, and just the two of you.

Planning your outfits? Start with a simple color palette and choose clothes everyone feels comfortable in. White and denim keep the look relaxed and the focus on your family.

Message us to plan your family portrait session at gugwa in Northbrook, IL.

Your next holiday card starts here. 🍂Our 2026 fall mini sessions bring family photography outdoors to Glenview Woods and...
10/05/2026

Your next holiday card starts here. 🍂

Our 2026 fall mini sessions bring family photography outdoors to Glenview Woods and Chicago LaBagh Woods. Join gugwa for relaxed, guided portraits with your partner, children, or the whole family—pets included.

📍 Glenview Woods · Glenview
October 10 & 11 with Soo
October 24 & 31 with April

📍 LaBagh Woods · Chicago
October 11 & 18 with Soo
October 25 & November 1 with April

Meet April, our new Korean assistant photographer, trained personally under Soo. We’ll help everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, from little ones to camera-shy parents.

• 20-minute outdoor portrait session
• $90 session fee for up to six people
• Pets welcome
• Digital images purchased separately, starting at $90 for one edited file

A few updated family portraits for your holiday cards, your home, and the people who love seeing how everyone has grown.

Choose your park and available time through the booking link in our bio!

10/04/2026

This year’s holiday card? Let’s get everyone in it. 🍂

Join us for a relaxed, guided fall mini session—a little time together and updated portraits for your holiday cards and home.

đź“Ť Glenview Woods: October 10, 11, 24 & 31
đź“Ť Chicago LaBagh Woods: October 11, 18, 25 & November 1

20 minutes • $90 session fee • Up to 6 people
Pets welcome! Digital images are purchased separately.

Choose your park and date through the link in our bio.
We’d love to see you this fall!

Fall mini sessions are here 🍂Make time for fresh family portraits (and this year’s holiday card) at Glenview Woods or La...
09/26/2026

Fall mini sessions are here 🍂

Make time for fresh family portraits (and this year’s holiday card) at Glenview Woods or LaBagh Woods. Outdoor sessions run October 10–November 1.

We’re welcoming families back under the gugwa name—our portrait sessions are now offered as gugwa.

Book by September 30 and use code gugwa50 for $50 off the session fee. Tap the booking link in our bio to choose your date and location.

08/27/2026

Your next family date could become the photos you keep forever. 🤍

Step into the studio, grab the remote, and enjoy the moment together. We’ll prepare the camera, lighting, and studio setup—you simply bring your family and capture the fun in your own way.

Genuine smiles, playful moments, and family portraits that feel completely like you.

Plan your family photo date at Studio Soo. Book your Self-Portrait Session through the link in our bio.

08/21/2026

Sibling love, in a frame of their own. 🤍

While their parents controlled the shutter, these two shared a sweet, unscripted moment together. The Studio Soo self-portrait experience gives families the space to relax, have fun, and capture genuine connections as they naturally unfold.

Ready to step into the frame? Book your self-portrait session with Studio Soo.

When was the last time your whole family was in one beautiful photo together?A hanbok family session is an opportunity t...
08/18/2026

When was the last time your whole family was in one beautiful photo together?

A hanbok family session is an opportunity to slow down, dress with intention, and create portraits that celebrate both your family and your Korean heritage. These are the photographs that become part of your home—and are passed down for generations.

Swipe through the full session, and don’t miss the sweet candid moment waiting at the end. 🤍

Hanboks are available at our studio for the whole family, so you can enjoy a coordinated portrait experience without sourcing every outfit yourself.

Ready to plan your family’s hanbok session?

Address

3655 Woodhead Drive
Glenview, IL
60062

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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