Engagement Dinner/Party in Chintatown, Manhattan
This four-hour engagement party at Jin Fong included a full cocktail hour, multi-course dinner, speeches, and a traditional dragon dance performance. Dragon dancers are often hired for celebrations because they symbolize good luck, prosperity, and the warding off of evil spirits—making them a meaningful addition to engagement parties and weddings. At this event, the dancers performed intricate routines weaving through the crowd, culminating in the classic “cabbage” ritual—offering heads of lettuce to the couple as a wish for good fortune and abundance. Afterward, the dancers posed with guests, blending tradition with fun photo opportunities.
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Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!