Raith's Tol

Tol is probably the most well known of all the Korean birthday celebrations. This celebration happens on the first birthday of a child. When Korea had very little medicinal knowledge, a lot of newborns would die because of Korea’s seasonal temperature differences and many childhood related diseases. If a child lived to be one years old during those times it was a very joyous occasion.
I was excited to do this shoot since it's the first time I have heard about a Tol.  Bob and Jean, Raith's parents, were so great to work with and we had fun getting Raith to look and smile at the camera.