Sneak Peek For Andrew {San Ramon, Livermore Dol Photographer}

Party Styling by Lolliparty

Doljabi raffle

Beautiful cake - custom designed by birthday boy's mom!

Centerpieces on every table personalized with Andrew's photos

Dduk (Korean rice cake) dessert bar

What will Andrew choose?

A brush! 

First pony ride

Little A celebrated his first birthday in style! His parents put together such an incredible dol/korean first birthday party at Wente Vineyards. There were so many fun activities for the kids, from pony rides to a magic show with bunnies and birds. Lolliparty did a fabulous job styling the party with all the traditional Korean elements. Happy birthday Andrew! Thank you for letting me celebrate this special day with you!

Sneak Peek for Baby A {San Ramon Baby, Dol Photographer}

Baby A is almost 1! He was so mellow for me that we were able to do 5 outfit changes. He was the definition of calm, cool, and collected. H- here's a little sneak peek of your munchkin. Can't wait for the birthday party next month!

Sneak Peek for So Family {Fremont, San Ramon Dol Photographer}

I photographed Little *R's* first birthday party/ dol at their house last weekend. It was a very intimate get together and *R* seriously looked like a royalty in his hanbok. I was so happy when there was a break in the rain and we were able to head outside for some shots. Happy 1st birthday *R*!

Sneak Peek for Lee Family {San Ramon Baby Photographer}

Looking so regal!

Wonder what S is thinking...

Little Baby S is the same age as Ellie. Well, technically Ellie is a whole 10 days older! It's so cute seeing them develop and watching them interact with each other (mostly S touching E and E staring at her with the "Just you wait..." look!). S celebrated her big day last week and I'm so honored to be able to capture her 12 month portraits. As the baby of the family, she's constantly showered with love from her brothers and sisters. I'm sure there is never a dull moment. For this session, mom brought just S and all attention was on her. She was completely at ease in the studio and gave me these model looks with those big eyes!

1 year sessions are so special - it's such a big milestone when they reach that toddler stage. There's excitement in all that is to come soon, like walking and talking. Maybe I'm just getting sentimental but I wish they could just stay little for a bit longer.

Ellie's Dol Party

My friend, BL made these beautiful dol towers (dol go im) to coordinate with Ellie's dress.

My SIL, BC and I made these tissue paper flowers.

Yeah! A family picture of us. These are rare. 

My SIL, BC made this very elegant banner. 

Photo collage and doljabi board with photos from her 11 month session. 

My other SIL, SC made 150 cookies for the party favors. Yes, 150!!

After photographing so many dols for other families this year, it was finally Ellie's turn to celebrate her big day. Of course, being in November, I was extremely busy with work and didn't have much time to plan. Luckily, I have very talented friends and family! My sister in laws took care of the party favors and banner and my friend, B painstakingly made 4 dol towers for me! I loved all the purple colors and how elegant everything looked. Ellie was fighting a virus and had just gotten better the day of the party so she was stuck to my hip most of the night. I didn't get to take many shots during the party (but I did get some candids from my point and shoot camera!) so most of the detail shots above are from the day after at home. At least I was fair - all 3 of my girls don't have many pictures from their dol. Well, that's the life of a photographer's daughter!

Sneak Peek for Moon Family {San Jose Dol First Birthday Photographer}

Yeah! A smile from M- the birthday boy!

Little M's mom hand made these dol towers!  

How cute are these place cards?? 

The delicious candy bar filled with blue and yellow sweets.

M hiding out & drinking behind the projection screen. I love it that he's only wearing a onesie and argyle socks.  

The cake was a piece of art!

M layed down and got comfortable when it was time for the doljabi. 

After some coaxing, he got up and grabbed the sheet music. 

M celebrated his 1st birthday in style at Maggiano's. The Moon's (no, we're not related) put together such a beautiful party filled with lots of hand made touches. You could tell just how much love was poured into every detail. C, you are AMAZING! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Cookie Favors | Dol Party Favors

Aren't these the cutest 1st birthday/ dol party favors?? They not only look good but they taste great too. The colors and packaging can be customized to your party theme. Contact sandra@kuteideas.com for more info. I ordered an ocean themed set of cookie favors for my daughter's birthday party next week. Can't wait to see them - photos will be up as soon as I receive them.