How to Plan the Perfect Dohl Photo Session: 6 Expert Tips for a Memorable Korean First Birthday Photoshoot
📸 Capture Beautiful Memories of Your Baby’s First Birthday!

A Dohl (돌잔치) is more than just a birthday—it’s a cherished Korean tradition that celebrates a baby’s first year of life, symbolizing health, prosperity, and a bright future. Capturing this milestone with a beautifully planned Dohl photo session ensures that these precious memories last a lifetime.
As a photographer, there’s something truly special about creating a memorable Dohl, the beautiful Korean celebration that marks a child’s first birthday. From years of helping families honor their heritage in a contemporary and fun way, here are our top tips to help you plan a memorable Dohl photo session too!
1. Choose the Right Location
Consider whether you’d like to hold your Dohl photo session in our home studio in La Canada or outdoors! I recommend opting for our home studio for a more relaxed and controlled environment.


2. Plan Your Custom Set
From custom cookies and treats, to personalizing the set with your child’s name, our team collaborates with you to customize your baby’s Dohl set, creating a special set that honors tradition with modern aesthetics.
3. Timing is Key
Schedule the photo session for a time when your baby is well-rested and fed. A quick nap and a little snack can make all the difference, ensuring your little one is happy and ready to shine! Bringing small and easy to eat snacks to the photo session also helps!



4. Dress to Impress
Outfits play a crucial role in your photos! We coordinate the Dohl set to your baby’s outfit to elevate the overall aesthetic. From backdrop to accent colors, we utilize the decor to highlight your baby’s Hanboks to ensure that they photograph beautifully in our set!


5. Personal Touches
We love when families incorporate meaningful elements into their photo sessions. Whether it’s a special toy, a family heirloom, or decorations from an event, these personal touches will tell your unique story. We customize anything from the cookies to signage to create a truly unique and personalized set for your baby.

6. Relax and Enjoy!
Most importantly, remember to enjoy the moment! I’ll guide you through poses and set up candid moments, but your genuine interactions will create the most beautiful memories.
I’m excited to plan your next Dohl photo session! Let’s work together to create stunning images that will last a lifetime. Reach out and let’s make magic happen.
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