Nadine Leoncio

I recently covered a birthday party with the theme, "Jungle Safari". It wasn't an all out fortress similar to Tarzan's but the design was pretty good. Perhaps the pink motif helped brighten up the scene.  Kids enjoyed cuddling the big fluffy lion and tiger stuffed toys which were also given as tokens.                                                                       Her son was my first photography client during his 2nd birthday party Here comes the birthday celebrant Brother and little sister Kids get to paint their own souvenir Looks like someone enjoyed her birthday party

Dol or Doljanchi is the term used when a Korean baby celebrates his first birthday. The child is left in a table where he can freely pick up objects that is believed to represent his future. If he picks up money, he will be wealthy; if he gets a book, he'll be smart; if he grabs a stethoscope, he will become a doctor. This tradition can be traced way back in Korean history where death rates of children are high. The town celebrated and wished for the child to have a long life. In modern times, most Koreans still practice the Doljanchi. They even make it a brighter and a more joyful festive.  Jacob turns 1 year old "Hyeongje" (Kuya)                                                                 Photogenic and Happy Jacob wearing a bokgeon or h...