On January 27, 2024, my partner and I had the immense privilege of having Studio Soo capture the most significant moments of our wedding, as well as our pre-wedding photography session. From our initial consultation through to receiving the final images, our experience with Studio Soo was nothing short of exceptional. The team at Studio Soo demonstrated a profound commitment to their craft, evident in their meticulous attention to detail and their ability to create a relaxed yet professional shooting environment. Their approach not only alleviated my initial apprehensions but also enhanced our overall experience. One of my specific concerns was how my recent bout with Bell's palsy might affect my appearance in the photos. The condition, which can affect facial symmetry, had left me quite anxious about how I would look in my wedding photos. However, the photographers at Studio Soo were incredibly supportive and skilled in their approach. They employed various techniques to ensure that every shot was both aesthetically pleasing and true to life. Their sensitivity and understanding transformed what could have been a point of insecurity into a testament to their expertise. Moreover, the guidance provided by Studio Soo during the photo shoots was particularly invaluable. As it was our first time being professionally photographed, their clear directions and comforting demeanor helped us pose naturally and with ease. The end results were not just photographs, but true works of art that reflected our joy and the beauty of our special day. The photos we received from Studio Soo are not only breathtaking but they are also a timeless reminder of our wedding day that we will cherish forever. The quality of their work and the dedication of their team have left a lasting impression on us. 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. read more

I cannot speak highly enough about Studio Gugwa! The moment my family and I walked into their studio, we were blown away by their professionalism, creativity, and genuine love for what they do. Working with Soo and his team was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their eye for detail is out of this world. Soo and his crew really took the time to understand what we wanted and then went above and beyond to make it happen. Their knack for playing with light and angles resulted in the most stunning photos, each one capturing the essence of those special moments in such a natural way. And talk about making things easy! Soo is just so friendly, and the team's relaxed vibe instantly put us at ease. We had a long day before the shoot, and honestly, we were pretty wiped. But somehow, they managed to capture those real smiles and genuine emotions, turning our family moments into these timeless, beautiful shots. They even coaxed out the best from our little one and the camera-shy members of the family, making it an experience to remember. Their studio is also top-notch, equipped with all the fancy gear, making the whole atmosphere so professional and comfy. The place itself is just so cool and modern, reflecting the team's own creative energy and passion. Overall, our time with Soo and Studio Gugwa was just incredible. They went above and beyond, delivering this bunch of photos that we'll be cherishing forever. If you're on the lookout for a talented, passionate, and super-friendly photography team, look no further. These guys are the real deal! Big shoutout to Soo and the gang for capturing our memories with so much heart and skill. We can't wait to update this review with one of their fantastic shots because, honestly, it's tough to choose! We got so many incredible ones to pick from! read more

Due to COVID 19, I was hesitant about doing a photo session with a 1 year old and a 4 year old. But a 1 year birthday is a big event for my culture and my family decided to go for it. The studio was very clean and well maintained. And both Soo, the photographer, and his wife were wearing masks for the whole session and we felt very comfortable and at ease. They were also very kind and patient with our kids. We were worried that we were not going to get any good pictures because our 1 year old was very fussy and not cooperative. But surprisingly the outcome was BEAUTIFUL! We didn't expect that it would be so difficult to choose photos to put in the album. It was hard to narrow them down because there were too many good photos to choose from. During the editing process, Soo was very accomodating, he literally did everything I requested with no problem or questions. The communication with Soo was very smooth and prompt. He always answered my questions and concerns right away. Like the other reviewer mentioned, their pricing is on the higher side, but our investment was totally worth it. The final outcome (the album, and photo prints) was even better than the online proofs. They use very high quaility products. We will definitely go back when we decide to go for another photo session in the future without any hesitation. I nornally don't write reviews, but this time I had to because my family loved the whole experience with Studio Soo. I recommend Studio Soo to anyone who is considering getting a photo session for their special events. read more

This review is a bit overdue but no less true! I received a recommendation for Studio Soo from a friend who had her daughters 1 year old photos done by Soo. I called Soo to discuss a newborn shoot for my son who was already 6 weeks (a little old for the newborn shoot) and he gave me the wonderful suggestion of waiting for the first smile to happen and then to schedule so that we would get more personality captured in our photos. He was right on with this suggestion and I am so glad we waited several more weeks. Our photos are stunning!! We love every single shot and to be honest it was so hard to narrow down which ones we wanted in our final package because they were all simply wonderful. Everyone that has seen our photos is blown away by the quality of the images and the beautiful backdrops. Now let me tell you, I was nervous as we waited for the initial first look at the photos because my son was cranky and sleepy through most of our hour, but Soo worked his magic and literally captured the sweetest moments. He is truly talented. Soo was professional throughout, giving us good direction and suggestions of what would look good. In total we did four different backdrops and a family photo. We were given extremely fair pricing for all that we purchased and it is safe to say we now have a family photographer that we will be using again and again! Thank you Studio Soo!!! read more

Studio Soo Chicago Baby was amazing! It was the best photo studio experience I've ever had! My family and I needed a photo for our Christmas card, and Soo and his wife were pure genius in find exactly the right settings and poses for us. They were very easygoing and attentive to our needs, and at the same time were able to give helpful advice and even precise directions to us to make it the best photo possible. Even the slight suggestion, "tilt your head slightly" or "put your hand here" made all the difference. After choosing our favorite shots, Soo did the editing and touch up to make it even better! I have always been skeptical of spending the money on a professional photographer when we can always just take a selfie. I'm thoroughly convinced now that it's well worth the effort and expense. I wish we had known Soo when our son was younger and we were taking a million baby pictures. Or better yet, I wish he were our wedding photographer. To this day my wife and I regret the photographer we used, and we'll never get a second chance to take those pictures again. If you want absolute confidence that your wedding pictures will be stellar, Soo is the man. read more

We had such a great experience with Soo, the photographer, and his wife (she did everything in her power to get our daughter to laugh and smile) who was assisting for my daughter's first year photoshoot. I was so glad to have found his website online for baby studio pictures. I love love the various back ground of choice which was very cute, relevant, modern, and tastefully done. Soo and his wife were very patient and worked well with the kids (we threw in our 6 yr old son for some extra pictures with my daughter). They were willing to accommodate with everything we wanted for the shoot. He truly captured beautiful moments for my kids and was able to bring out their unique personalities with these photos. We are very pleased with the photos and will have a very difficult time picking our favorites. I will definitely recommend his services to my family and friends because of our experience and the final product is worth the cost. I am so glad we finally found a photographer for our kids for the near future! read more

Soohyun photographed special moments of our son's first birthday both at the studio and at his birthday party. Our son was walking well by 12 months and absolutely could not sit still for the photos, but Soo managed to catch hundreds of beautiful shots despite him moving constantly. He and his wife were also gentle with our son and were able to get his attention without being overwhelming. The studio is a small space but has many backdrops and props, so the photos don't get boring. We are happy with the quality and variety of our photos. Soo replies emails promptly and is thorough in answering questions. We had quite a lot of comments when it came to editing the photos, but he was patient in emailing back and forth to accommodate our requests. He also worked with us to come up with a reasonable price. Overall, we had a pleasant experience working with him. read more

Soohyun is an Amazing photographer! He and his wife were a delight to work with. They were great with our kids( 12month old, 5 yrs old) and very professional. They took time with my kids to get the perfect images. There's no need to bring outfits or props as he has everything in house at his studio. My family and I are over the moon with the photos! He had the full shoot uploaded and beautifully edited w/in 2weeks. With StudioSoo/Chicago Baby, you get a copy right release as well making it easy to print as many photos as you'd like. I'm HIGHLY impressed with his work and professionalism and recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer that will make sure to get the perfect shot. Soohyun is very creative and clearly takes pride in his work. I can't express how incredibly pleased we are with our photos and the overall experience. read more

I had pictures taken for my son's 1st birthday party planned for the beginning of April. It was going to be a big deal with family flying in from out of the country, but because of Covid-19 everything was cancelled. I was so glad to have taken pictures at Chicago Baby so that we have something tangible and special to look back on. They came out beautifully! The sets in the studio and the outfits are so cute. I brought my son's traditional outfit from Korea but I ended up using the studio's. The staff are great as well! My son was 10months old when we had the pictures taken and the staff were great at getting him to smile. I highly recommend having baby pictures taken at Studio Soo/Chicago Baby. If you're Korean and will have a traditional celebration for your child's 1st birthday I especially recommend this studio. read more

My husband and I got married at Studio Soo and were amazed by the professionalism and quality of their work. Our original wedding day was canceled due to Covid-19, but we were very lucky to find Studio Soo. Soohyun was very responsive and had many great ideas for our big day. We were able to use the beautiful studio for our ceremony and Studio Soo live streamed the entire ceremony for our guests. Everything came together nicely with Studio Soo's team- the lighting, the music, the setup. We purchased a wedding videography package as well. Soohyun and Kay captured amazing shots and created a beautiful video that displayed our story perfectly. The Studio Soo team is incredibly talented! Studio Soo curated a memorable wedding day and wedding video for us that we can't wait to share with friends and family. read more

Highly Recommend!! We hired Soo and Kay as our wedding photographer and videographer and they are the best of the best!! Both Soo and Kay really know their stuff. Our engagement pictures, wedding photos, and videos are beyond gorgeous and wowed all of our guests! They provided a tremendous amount of professional advice, from the location of the shooting, wedding timeline to clothing, makeup, and body posters (anything you ever need, they have a tip for you!). They are extremely flexible, thoughtful, detail focus, and accommodated ALL of our needs. The turnaround for all the photos and videos are quick. We couldn't be happier that we found Studio Soo to cover our big day. Now having Soo and Kay as our close friends, we know that we are forever in good hands! read more

I highly recommend Studio Soo to couples looking for high quality photos (with a wide variety of albums and frames to choose from as well) for a reasonable price. We were initially looking to travel to Korea for our engagement photos, but we decided to get our photos taken here in Chicago instead after looking at some samples from this studio. The photographer and his crew is keen on detail and strives to produce photos tailored to the style you desire. They even allowed us another photo session because my wife was not satisfied with how she looked in photos due to the makeup she received from one of the local salons. We will definitely do another photo shoot with this group when we have kids. You can't go wrong with choosing Studio Soo! read more

I was in a pinch to find a photographer at the last minute and stumbled across Studio Soo, and I am so happy I did. I appreciated the flexibility Soo offered to fit in the late appointment, but it was Soo's post photography work that really impressed me. He culled down hundreds of shots into a select few and offered key editing options. He sent pictures of "before" and "after" changes to get my opinion on the changes, was extremely responsive to any edit requests I had, and delivered the end product on time. In the end, there were very few, somewhat subtly changes to Soo's original shots. And the end product looks great! I'd definitely recommend Studio Soo. read more

the new owner Soo is an experienced photographer, we went for our daughter's first birthday photos and had an amazing experience!! he had endless patience with our daughter Liz. the setting is beautiful. the lights and decor has been planned in detail. he took 4-5 scenes of Liz, and hundreds of photos to find the right one. very attentive to our requests just from the first call. friendly reminder calls and follow up. professional photos. we were contacted to view, review, adjust and review. the photos. had a smooth and happy experience. if you are looking for a photographer for your event, Soo is the right man. read more

Our experience with Studio Soo was amazing. I needed some professional photos for my website and social media accounts. It was extremely easy to schedule an appointment and their team was very responsive. When I arrived for my appointment, I was greeted by my photographer Jae and the studio owner. They were very welcoming and oriented me to their beautiful studio. Jae was so collaborative and professional. The session was great! They provided a quick turnaround for editing and the photos were wonderful. I highly recommend this studio for lifestyle and editorial photos. read more

Your number one Studio to go to, is Chicago Baby. Soo and his wife work very well together and provide an incredible experience. They will give you input and direction when taking the pictures. Also, they have a variety of clothing and accessories that you can utilize to dress up your baby. The studio have the most adorable sets for pictures. Our baby was getting a bit fussy, but they were patient and we took breaks when needed. The pictures they captured are beautiful and breathtaking. There isn't a need to look any further, book your session today. read more

It was a great time at Studio Soo. Everything was perfect at Studio in terms of environment of studio, price of demanding, comfortable and amazing photos. His wife was a very kind person her role was a very important who made my baby laughing all the time while taking photos. Me and my wife are very pleased with the photos and will have a very difficult time picking our favorites. I will definitely recommend his services to my friend and work mate.f I am so glad we finally found a photographer for our kids for the near future! read more

Soo was kind enough to meet us at an outdoor location of our choice. He had some great ideas as far as the background and composition of the photos--I certainly wouldn't have thought of such creative ideas. I'm glad he was there to guide us through the family photoshoot. We were so thankful when we saw the photos of our family and children. The prints will make great gifts for grandparents, and it will be nice to finally get some family photos on our walls. We would use his services again. read more

This is our best decision to celebrate our daughter's first birthday. The photos are amazing and every friend thumbs up. Soo and his coworker are very patient and kind during the whole process. Soo listened and explained every question we had. The studio is great, large and have multiple themes. and they did a few family shots, which is fantastic! The edited photos are professional, definitely not my iPhone pictures. Highly recommended and would like to visit again in the future! read more