Learn Must-Know Words, Expressions, and Tips for Visiting a Korean Photo Studio (μ¬μ§κ΄/μ€νλμ€)
Photo studios in Korea are popular for everything from ID photos to glamour shots, graduation, family portraits, and even pet photos! Whether you need a quick μ¦λͺ μ¬μ§ or a professional 촬μ, knowing Korean photo studio vocabulary will help you get exactly what you need.
πΌοΈ Must-Know Photo Studio Vocabulary in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ¬μ§κ΄ | sa-jin-gwan | Photo studio |
| μ€νλμ€ | seu-tyu-di-o | Studio |
| μ¬μ§μ¬ / ν¬ν κ·ΈλνΌ | sa-jin-sa / po-to-geu-rae-peo | Photographer |
| 촬μ | chwal-yeong | Photoshoot / shooting |
| μ¦λͺ μ¬μ§ | jeung-myeong-sa-jin | ID photo |
| μ¬κΆμ¬μ§ | yeo-gwon-sa-jin | Passport photo |
| νλ‘ν μ¬μ§ | peu-ro-pil sa-jin | Profile photo |
| κ°μ‘±μ¬μ§ | ga-jok-sa-jin | Family photo |
| μ‘Έμ μ¬μ§ | jol-eop-sa-jin | Graduation photo |
| 컀νμ¬μ§ | keo-peul-sa-jin | Couple photo |
| μ νμ¬μ§ | sel-peu-sa-jin | Self-photo (booth) |
| μμ | ui-sang | Outfit / clothes |
| λ©μ΄ν¬μ | me-i-keu-eop | Makeup |
| ν€μ΄ μ€νμΌλ§ | he-eo seu-ta-il-ling | Hair styling |
| λ°°κ²½ | bae-gyeong | Background |
| μ‘°λͺ | jo-myeong | Lighting |
| ν¬μ¦ | po-jeu | Pose |
| ν보μ | hu-bo-jeong | Retouching/editing |
| μΈν | in-hwa | Photo printing |
| νμΌ μ μ‘ | pa-il jeon-song | File transfer |
π· Useful Photo Studio Verbs & Phrases in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ¬μ§μ μ°λ€ | sa-jin-eul jjik-da | To take a photo |
| 촬μμ μμ½νλ€ | chwal-yeong-eul ye-yak-ha-da | To make a photoshoot appointment |
| ν¬μ¦λ₯Ό μ·¨νλ€ | po-jeu-reul chwi-ha-da | To strike a pose |
| 보μ νλ€ | bo-jeong-ha-da | To retouch/edit (a photo) |
| μΈννλ€ | in-hwa-ha-da | To print (a photo) |
| μ¬μ§μ μ μ‘νλ€ | sa-jin-eul jeon-song-ha-da | To send a photo (digitally) |
| νμΌμ λ°λ€ | pa-il-eul bat-da | To receive a file |
| λ©μ΄ν¬μ μ λ°λ€ | me-i-keu-eop-eul bat-da | To get makeup done |
| ν€μ΄λ₯Ό μμ§νλ€ | he-eo-reul son-jil-ha-da | To get your hair styled |
π£οΈ Common Photo Studio Expressions in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ¦λͺ μ¬μ§ μ°μΌλ¬ μμ΄μ. | jeung-myeong-sa-jin jjik-eu-reo wat-seo-yo | I came to take an ID photo. |
| 촬μ μμ½νκ³ μΆμ΄μ. | chwal-yeong ye-yak-ha-go sip-eo-yo | Iβd like to book a photoshoot. |
| λͺ μ₯ μ°μ΄μ? | myeot jang jjik-eo-yo? | How many photos will you take? |
| 보μ κ°λ₯ν΄μ? | bo-jeong ga-neung-hae-yo? | Is retouching available? |
| μΈνλ ν΄μ£ΌμΈμ. | in-hwa-do hae-ju-se-yo | Please also print the photos. |
| νμΌλ‘ λ°μ μ μμ΄μ? | pa-il-lo bat-eul su it-seo-yo? | Can I get the photo files digitally? |
| λ©μ΄ν¬μ ν¬ν¨λΌμ? | me-i-keu-eop po-ham-dwae-yo? | Is makeup included? |
| μνλ λ°°κ²½μ΄ μμ΄μ. | won-ha-neun bae-gyeong-i it-seo-yo | I have a preferred background. |
| μμ°μ€λ½κ² μ°μ΄μ£ΌμΈμ. | ja-yeon-seu-reop-ge jjik-eo-ju-se-yo | Please take it naturally. |
| κΈ΄μ₯λΌμ, μ΄λ»κ² ν΄μΌ λΌμ? | gin-jang-dwae-yo, eo-tteo-ke hae-ya dwae-yo? | Iβm nervous, what should I do? |
π Visiting Photo Studios in Korea β Practical Tips
π― Types of Photo Studios
- λλ€ μ¬μ§κ΄ (Local photo studios): Great for quick ID or passport photos.
- μ λ¬Έ μ€νλμ€ (Professional studios): For profile, wedding, graduation, or family shoots.
- μ ν μ€νλμ€ (Self-photo studios): Take high-quality photos by yourself with props, lighting, and a remote.
π Services Offered
- ν€μ΄ & λ©μ΄ν¬μ ν¬ν¨ (Hair & makeup included) in many packages.
- ν보μ (Retouching) is standardβskin tone, wrinkles, and even clothing folds!
- Studios will often show you previews before final editing.
π© File & Printing Options
- You can choose digital files only or get printed copies (μΈνλ³Έ).
- File delivery is often via email or QR code download.
- Most studios keep files for a limited time (1~2 weeks), so download quickly.
π Appointments Recommended
- Walk-ins are okay for ID shots, but μμ½ νμ (reservations required) for full sessions.
- Weekends and graduation seasons book up fast β plan ahead!
𧳠Bonus Photo Studio Vocabulary
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μΌκ°λ | sam-gak-dae | Tripod |
| 리νλ ν° | ri-peul-lek-teo | Reflector |
| μ‘°λͺ μ₯λΉ | jo-myeong jang-bi | Lighting equipment |
| 촬μ μν | chwal-yeong so-pum | Props |
| μμ λμ¬ | ui-sang dae-yeo | Outfit rental |
| μ¬μ§κ΄ μ§μ | sa-jin-gwan ji-gwon | Studio staff |
| μ΄μ | cho-jeom | Focus |
| μ μ μ¬μ§ | jeon-sin sa-jin | Full-body photo |
| μλ°μ μ¬μ§ | sang-ban-sin sa-jin | Upper-body photo |
π― Vocabulary Quiz
- Whatβs the Korean word for βretouching/editingβ?
- How do you say βIβd like to book a photoshootβ in Korean?
- Translate: βCan I get the photos printed and sent by email?β
π¬ Comment your answers below or share your own photo studio experiences in Korea!
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