Modelro Studio | Hongdae Photo Studio with Hair & Makeup Styling

The Korean Wave has captured hearts worldwide, establishing Korea as a trendsetter that goes beyond cultural boundaries. In this vibrant landscape, photography has emerged as a powerful medium, evolving from mere documentation to a true art form. Nestled in the heart of Hongdae, the creative art district, Modelro Studio offers an immersive experience into the artistic photography scene of Korea. The studio not only provides glamorous hairstyles and makeup akin to those seen on K-pop idols but also showcases the most popular photography styles in Korea. Today, let me introduce you to the hottest spot in Hongdae - Modelro Studio!

Modelro Studio

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Information

Hours: Everyday 10:00-20:00

Reservation Available Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-11:00, 13:00-19:00 (Reservation available in one-hour increments)

Available Languages: Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese

Address: 15, Yanghwa-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 3rd Floor
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Why We Recommend It

Professional Photography Excellence: At Modelo Studio, our professional photographers, renowned for capturing images of famous Korean idols, will skillfully transform your photo session into a modeling experience. Beyond simple shoots, immerse yourself in the latest trend photos that epitomize the Hallyu style.

K-Style Transformation: Experience a star-like transformation. Modelo Studio offers an opportunity for everyday individuals to shine. Let our team help you discover your unique style with the aid of K-Beauty makeup and hairstyling, ensuring impeccable results.

Diverse Shooting Options: Tailor your photo session to your preferences or needs. Modelo Studio provides a range of shooting options, including ID photos, color ID photos, profile pictures, and even magazine-style concepts.

Expert Touch: Entrust your transformation to certified professionals. Our experts excel in makeup and hairstyling, ensuring a flawless transition into your desired look.

Convenient Accessibility: Located strategically near Hongik University Station, Modelo Studio not only offers a pleasant pre and post-shoot exploration of the surrounding area but also allows you to immerse yourself in the dynamic atmosphere and culture of Hongdae.

Price

Make a reservation at least 3 days before your visit.

On Wednesdays, hair & makeup services cannot be reserved.

Basic photo sizes: 3x4cm, 3.5x4.5cm, 5x7cm, 4x6in. Can be resized to the desired size.

Maximum number of people during one session: 2

Duration: 60 minutes

Refund Policy

Things to Keep In Mind

Please ensure to follow the reservation date and time.

Men's suit sizes 95-115 and women's suit sizes S-L are available for free rental.

The Color Passport Photo is a shot that lets you express your individuality through facial expressions and colors, captured against a background that complements you best.

The upper body portrait photo provides flexibility in poses, making it ideal for a variety of shots, particularly well-suited for professional actor headshots.

If you are more than 10 minutes late for the reservation, it will be automatically canceled and no refund will be available.

The available languages are Chinese, Japanese, and English, and simple communication is possible. You can proceed without inconvenience using the application.

Please make a reservation at least 3 days before the visit.

Reservation cancellation and full refund are possible until 3 days before the visit.

Please make sure to shampoo your hair before the visit. We only provide styling services and do not provide haircut.

The photo files sent by email have a designated download period. If the period expires, you will not be able to download them. 

For reservation changes and inquiries, please contact help@creatrip.com.

It is absolutely not allowed to arrive late with a 100% reservation system.

How to Reserve

Example Photos

Passport Photo

Color Passport Photo

Portrait Photo (Upper Body)

Portrait Photo (Full Body)

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Our Visit

*This section of the blog was translated using Artificial Intelligence. Please excuse the spelling and grammatical mistakes. 

Today, I visited 'Modello Studio' located a 1-minute walk away from Hongik University Station.

In Hongdae, where there are many hot places, it's a good idea to stop by while you're out for a visit.

First of all, there is a waiting room like this.

Even if you're getting ready while looking in the mirror, you can also take a look at other example photos.

Especially, there have been occasions when Korean celebrities have also had their photo shoots at Model Studio, and famous Japanese influencers have also visited and had their photos taken there.

From this point on, I was even more excited about the photo results.

After a short wait, I moved to the dressing table to receive hair and makeup.

You can receive hair & makeup and have a photoshoot depending on your choice.

When you get it from a regular hair & makeup professional company, it's very expensive, but here you can use it at a reasonable price.

If you don't know how to decorate well or want to take a picture after receiving K Beauty Style Hair & Makeup, I recommend it.

The makeup products of various colors are displayed on the dressing table.

Next to it, there are also products for hair styling!

In hair styling, it is really important to enhance the volume on the sides.

Increasing the volume of the side will make the face shape look slimmer.

For this, we conducted a process called 'bbakkom'.

Once you finish the other side, your hair and makeup will be complete.

The head is turned back in the desired direction of the face, and I took the picture because it looked more natural that way.

Makeup and hair are also fixed with spray, so I'm going to meet my friends after shooting in this state!

In Model Studio, there are various costumes available for rent.

There were many types of suits that could give a professional feeling, so it seems that many people come to take profile pictures or job-hunting photos.

Shoes are also prepared, but the size is limited to about 230mm ~ 240mm, so if you are worried about the size, we recommend bringing your own.

The costumes also included dresses for various concepts.

It's really convenient that you don't have to buy or prepare separate clothes for concept photos.

Now we are entering the stage where we start shooting in earnest.

Editor decided to take passport photos and color passport photos today.

First, I took a passport photo.

I wanted to take my passport photo with a slightly professional feel, so I wore the jacket available at the studio and had it taken.

Underneath, there is a reflector that makes the face look more vibrant in the picture.

During the shoot, if I appeared asymmetrical or my posture was awkward, the photographer kindly pointed it out, and I was able to correct it right away.

Next, we will take a color passport photo.

If you're unsure, you can choose the background color like this, but if you're unsure, it's also okay to ask a staff member for a recommended color that suits you.

Editor chose brown today to capture the autumn feeling.

Color identification photos were also taken with a reflective plate placed underneath.

Color identification photos, I wanted to take them with a natural feeling, so I wore the clothes I was originally wearing and took them.

When shooting, you can see the picture in real time on the side and take pictures while checking it directly.

And unlike regular identification photos, you can take various poses, so the photographer recommended several poses to me.

Thanks to various poses being taught, even those who feel awkward about posing can easily take photos!

Now that the shooting is over, I've entered the photo selection process.

There were many photos that I liked more than I thought, so it was difficult to choose.

For identification photos, you can choose the background color like this.

The color may vary depending on the purpose, but I chose a gray background because there is no specific purpose.

After the retouching is finished, you can receive the printed photo immediately without having to wait for a long time, as they will directly print it for you.

When the photo is printed, please cut it like this one by one.

Finally, I received 8 passport photos, 12 color passport photos, 2 pocket photos, and 1 4x6 print.

I have visited several photo studios before, but this passport photo is my favorite.

*Retouched ID photo

*Original ID Photo

Can you see the difference before and after the correction?

I was able to take naturally beautiful photos because they carefully selected only the advantages without damaging my original face.

You can receive the retouched photo file via email, so please provide your email address directly.

If you have a chance to visit Hongdae, I highly recommend stopping by!

How to Get There

Exit from Hongik University Station Exit 8.

After coming out, cross the pedestrian crosswalk right in front of you and make a right turn.

Go straight.

Please continue straight at the intersection.

I can see a sign on the third floor of the front building.

Arrive on the 3rd floor of the building!

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We hope that you can enjoy your time at Modelro Studio! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!