Seattle/Tacoma, WA Doljanchi Photographer

Dohljanchi 돐잔치

is a Korean child's first birthday celebration. Dol means birthday and janchi means feast with your loved ones.

Parents celebrate the doljanchi with a party featuring many traditional foods and activities such as dohljabi. Although many people celebrate with a small home party, there are vendors in both Korea and the United States who help prepare and specialize in dohl celebrations.

Dohljabi

The highlight of the dohl celebration is called the Doljabi.

Doljabi is a tradition in which a child is put in front of different occupational items. Then, the child is asked to choose one or two items. Each choice represents a possible career or way of life for the child in the future.

Cake Smash

More of an American tradition, cake smash is something that Korean Americans like to include in the celebration.

Example Photo Timeline:

12:25PM: DohlJabi

12:40PM: Cake Smash

12:50PM: Extra Photos

01:00PM: Photos Done

The cost for Photo Coverage starts at $1100

this includes 2 hour coverage, 45-75 + Per Hour Edited Images, Online Gallery to Share and Download, Sneak Peeks, and Print Release. Includes up to 100 miles of travel. Any additional miles traveled will be charged. ($2.00 per mile)

happy to recommend vendors your way as well.

Questions? ask away!