Thursday, March 29, 2012

Surprise surprise.....

Shesha and Nikki have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second child. Anjali, their beautiful and vivacious firstborn, has been so patient in waiting to find out if she is going to have a little brother or a little sister. 

Of course they couldn't just send a text message or make a phone call. What would be the fun in that? So we decided to do a little stylized shoot to tell the world which gender the next Marvin would be. 

And today, ladies and gentlemen, the Marvin family is proud to announce.....

 
 
 
 

Thank you so much, Marvins, for letting me be a part of this big announcement- can't wait to meet the little man!!!


Lauren and Ted Sneak Peek {Orange County Engagement Photographer}

I don't have a lot of words for this image, or the incredible couple in it. I'll just let the light and the love speak for itself.



More to come....

Friday, March 16, 2012

Two left feet?

So many of my wedding couples are nervous about their first dance. Why? A couple of reasons, actually. Most people don't dance socially anymore, so they tend to feel awkward and self-conscious on the dance floor. Also, the spotlight is on you and you alone! How can one alleviate the inevitable nerves that come with this pressure-filled moment? With dance lessons at Atomic Ballroom, of course! 

Atomic Ballroom offers not only private classes at two different locations to help you and your honey become the next Fred and Ginger, but from time to time they even offer Wedding Dance Workshops- a crash course ensuring you start your married life off on the right foot (instead of two left ones...). 

For a limited time, we are offering a stellar partnership deal.

Any couple who books any wedding photography package with Intuitive Images AND takes the Wedding Workshop at Atomic, will receive a FREE 16x20 gallery wrap canvas, AND the high resolution images from your big day! That's a $450 value, PLUS you're making sure you glide across that dance floor like pros! 

To take advantage of this offer, email stephanie@intuitiveimagesphotography.com for wedding photography package pricing, and go sign up for March 24th's wedding dance workshop HERE





Saturday, March 3, 2012

A Delicious Exclusive.

Am I really blogging about food?

Yes I am. 

My lovely friend Claire, and her husband Johnny, invited me to Break of Dawn for their monthly chef's dinner. Unfortunately we had no babysitting, so my handsome foodie husband had to sit this one out. But Evonne stepped up and got to be my date for the evening. 

(You can read a little more about Break of Dawn here.)

Basically they do only breakfast and lunch, and close at 2pm, serving some really spectacular and unique dishes out of a completely non-assuming strip mall location. They type of place you'd pass on your way to get a new purse at Marshalls. But there it is, a secret little gem, turning out some mind-blowing food and drawing crowds every day of the week. Once a month, Chef Dee Nguyen hosts a single dinner service, with two seatings. It's his opportunity to create on the fly, with a limited and vague menu from which he can play and improvise. We ordered almost everything on the menu for just four of us, and I swear, we could have had more if we just waited a little longer to let the foie gras rest in our full bellies. It was a really special thing to see, and I'm so incredibly glad to have been there. Thanks Claire and Johnny! Now on to the photos... 


 







The incredible Chef Dee Nguyen



Claire, Johnny, Evonne, and me (on a food high)


Some of our menu favorites:
Americanus Egg
Dungeness Crab, Spaghetti Squash, Abalone mushroom, Shallot

Foie
Corn cake, Cilantro, Saba, Mexican Chocolate

Wagyu Pork Belly
Korean Baked Bean, mustard and Kimchi cabbage

Duck Skillet
Taro, Aged Cheddar, Duck Sausage Fried Egg

Lamb Shank
Fenugreek, Beet-Garlic Confit, Sweet Potato, Pinenut

Onyx Rice
Pudding, Mango Creme Brulee, Thai Basil

Sesame
Chocolate, Honey Powder, Speculoos-Tahini Ice Cream



See you next month!!! 

Friday, March 2, 2012

Surprise! Let's go outside!

Last minute surprise March Mini-Sessions! 

So many folks are waiting to book a session, but my calendar is getting so full. So this is for those of you who want a quick session for your little ones! 

Session includes:
20 minutes for up to four children under age 10
online viewing gallery
cd of 10 edited images
2 5x7 prints


Only 5 spots are available, so act fast! The absolute last day to confirm your spot will be Friday March 9th- all invoices must be paid by then, or your spot will be released to the next family on the list. Session location will be announced to participants once invoices are paid. Location will be in Orange County.