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The Hawaii Wedding And Things To Consider

Feb 01
2012

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The Hawaii Wedding And Things To Consider

Considering a Hawaiian wedding? Hawaii is one of the most beautiful and romantic locations to
hold a wedding. However, before you make a rash decision, there are several factors to consider
before taking this leap. In this part one of three, consider the wedding style, location and the
honeymoon.

Having a wedding in Hawaii is a big step as there is much travel and lodging to consider. If you
feel this task could be overwhelming, you may want to consider hiring a wedding coordinator or
consultant located on the island of your choice to assist you in the planning of your big day.

Wedding Style
Prior to planning out the details of your wedding, you need to first decide on your wedding
style. The style you choose will dictate the details of your wedding planning. For many couples,
Hawaii is a ideal location for a romantic place for a wedding, not to mention a fun, low-key
wedding style. In Hawaii, you have many options. You may choose to have your ceremony in a
ballroom, a fancy hotel, in a garden or of course, an Hawaiian beach. The beach of course offers
breath taking views and allows for wonderful photographs.

It is also a possibility to rent out a chapel or a private villa for your wedding ceremony and
reception. Other items to take in consideration for a Hawaiian wedding would be the option of
including the Hawaiian culture. Perhaps it is the culture and tradition of the clothing, music, food
or wedding vows. Only you can decide the direction to take your ceremony.

Location
Locations for a Hawaii wedding get reserved quickly therefore plan at least a year in advance
and reserve your location. Not only booking early gives you that peace of mind, but it allows
time for booking the different vendors you will need. Since you will be traveling, an early
reservation also allows family, friends and other guests to start planning in advance as well. A
wedding in Hawaii is not something you throw together last minute unless you are not planning
on a small guest list. If you need help with your location, your Maui Wedding Photographer is bound to be a great resource for information as taking into consideration the location and time of day of your wedding will have a great affect on your Maui wedding photos.

You also want to take in consideration the date of your wedding. If you are looking to marry in
Maui on Valentine’s Day, you may have to book earlier than a year, be flexible with location on
Maui or reserve your spot a lot sooner than a year out. Special days such as Valentine’s Day or a
unique date such as the past November 11, 2011 (11/11/11) fill up pretty fast for Hawaii wedding photographers. The Key is to book early and get your date secured.

Like with many couples selecting a location, you may want to take the time to visit the location
to ensure it is suitable for you and your guests. If you have seen it in previous visits or can get
a virtual tour via the internet, then you may be good to go. Otherwise, you may want to take the
time and money and come to Hawaii to see for yourself. After all, what if you are planning a
beach wedding where there is sand, water and perhaps rocks and you have guests in wheelchairs?
It may become an issue. Better to deal with that up front instead of at the altar. Another thing is that if you do plan to visit the location before hand, you may want to invite your Maui wedding photographer to meet you at the location so you can plan out your photo list in advance. This helps to save time the day of your wedding and also gives you and your Maui photographer a chance to get to know one another before your wedding date.

When planning a wedding in Hawaii, first narrow it down to which island to have it on. Once
you have decided that, you can obtain a list of its many locations to have your ceremony and

any potential obstacles you will need to overcome. Unless you live in Hawaii and already

know the area, hiring a wedding consultant that is familiar with that particular island is highly
recommended.

Honeymoon
So many people head to Hawaii for their honeymoons. However, what if you get married in
Hawaii? Do you have to leave the island? Why should you? Stay in Hawaii and explore all that
the island has to offer, especially if you have never been there before. Take the opportunity to
do the touristy things, but also take in the life of the locals. You will be amazed by what you can
find when you get into the heart of the islands.

Perhaps you got married on the island of Oahu and want some alone time with your new spouse
away from family and friends, then take a couple of days over on Maui as each island has so
much to offer that differs from one another. After a couple of days, go back to enjoy Hawaii with
your family and friends to make it a truly great vacation.

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Photos taken at the assassination President John F. Kennedy

May 24
2011

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One of three remaining Polaroid photos taken by Mary Moorman at the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. (Photo: Mary Moorman)

May 24, 2011 /Photography News/ If you were alive on Nov. 22, 1963, you remember, or have been told, where you were when President John F. Kennedy was killed.

Perhaps no one remembers better than Mary Moorman, who was just 15 feet from JFK’s motorcade when gunshots rang out. Ms. Moorman, then 31 years old, stood poised with her Polaroid camera as the presidential limousine passed by and captured the most famous image of that most infamous day: the president being shot.

Where exactly Ms. Moorman stood is a key piece of information that has been debated for nearly five decades. The answer has ramifications for a number of theories, including one that opines there are frames missing from the film shot by Abraham Zapruder.

In contrast to her friend, Jean Hill, who leveraged her presence at the assassination into a career as a consultant to conspiracy theorists, including Oliver Stone, Ms. Moorman shied away from the press, never giving a comprehensive interview, until now. Despite having a piece of critical evidence, Ms. Moorman was not interviewed by the Warren Commission.

Ms. Moorman, 78, will finally break her silence at the Brass Armadillo^® Antique Mall in Wheat Ridge, Colo., during a live interview on iAntique^®.com, an Internet news and social networking community for dealers, collectors and antiques enthusiasts.

Gary Stover, an iAntique^® host, will interview Ms. Moorman for more than an hour. The interview, which starts today, 24 May 2011, at 6 p.m. MDT, will stream live at iAntique.com as part of The Stover Hour. A full-length, professional souvenir video will be produced with additional information and commentary from Mr. Stover, audience members and other authorities.

NEW INFORMATION FROM ONE OF THE LAST LIVING WITNESSES

Among the questions Mr. Stover will tackle is Ms. Moorman’s precise position when she took the photograph of JFK slumping over. That positioning is a key factor in many theories about the assassination.

“The popular view is that Mary was standing on the grass,” Mr. Stover said. “While there are photos that might indicate she was on the grass at one point, her exact location when she snapped the photograph has long been a matter of debate. We believe Mary plans to set the record straight with this interview.”

Ms. Moorman’s interview at the Brass Armadillo^® is open to the public, but viewing space is limited. As The Stover Hour streams the event live, members of iAntique^® will be able to watch the interview online and interact on the site’s live chat room. The interview will focus on what Ms. Moorman saw the day of the assassination, her relationship with parade police officers who afforded her unequaled access and whether she plans to sell the historic photographs.

In conjunction with the interview, an online drawing will be held featuring authentic vintage cameras used during the Kennedy era. The prizes include a Polaroid Highlander 80A, similar to the camera Ms. Moorman used to shoot her famous photos; a Bell & Howell Zoomatic 8 mm movie camera, similar to the camera Zapruder held when shooting his moving pictures of the assassination, and the Minox Type III “Spy Camera,” like the one found among Lee Harvey Oswald’s possessions. Interested participants can enter the drawing at http://www.iantique.com/pages/camera-contest

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Getty Images Acquires PicScout And Rival Photolibrary

May 06
2011

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Getty Images Acquires PicScout And Rival Photolibrary

Getty Images today announced that it has acquired PicScout, a leader in identifying image use, metadata and licensing information on the web, and has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sydney-based Photolibrary, a leading provider of creative stills imagery.

The acquisition of PicScout will build and grow upon Getty Images’ existing range of products and services, enabling Getty Images to amplify its digital content licensing expertise and leverage PicScout’s technology in developing new image identification tools for customers. Getty Images will invest in PicScout’s technology and continue to work across the entire image industry, to improve and expand protection of Intellectual Property, thus ensuring a stronger overall content licensing industry.

“As the access to digital imagery becomes even easier, the ability to safeguard and manage creators’ content has become more critical than ever,” said Jonathan Klein, co-founder and CEO of Getty Images. “This acquisition will enable us to bring a vital service to a greater number of imagery agencies and companies around the world and make it possible for them to successfully manage the licensing of the content they represent.”
Offir Gutelzon, co-founder and CEO of PicScout added, “With the vast expansion of digital devices and platforms, technology solutions are required to ensure every image gets its credit, which enables a connection to licensors wherever the images are used online. The acquisition will make it possible for PicScout to accelerate its position as a market innovator and as one of the world’s largest indexes of owner-identified images. It will allow PicScout to continue its rapid support of content owners and content users, who seek an integrated solution for image identification and use.”

The acquisition of Photolibrary is intended to benefit existing and potential customers, by making even more high quality and relevant imagery easily accessible to customers all over the world. Photolibrary brings to Getty Images a broad range of versatile content, with regional as well as global appeal, including renowned collections such as Peter Arnold and Oxford Scientific. By combining both companies’ imagery collections and strong relationships with valuable partners, the acquisition will provide customers around the world with greater choice and more easily accessible imagery. Photolibrary’s content will be licensed through Getty Images’ global distribution platform, which enables search in local languages and single image purchases in local currencies.

Additionally, Photolibrary’s established presence in India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia will make it possible for Getty Images to expand its products and services to customers in those regions. Furthermore, the addition of Photolibrary’s imagery collections will allow Getty Images to create new products and services, to better serve customers around the region and across the globe.

“As worldwide demand for imagery across multiple channels and platforms continues to increase, we are delighted to offer Photolibrary’s content to our customers,” said Jonathan Klein, Getty Images’ co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. “The need for both local and global content remains strong across South East Asia, as the region continues to develop and grow. This acquisition will further enhance our ability to better serve customers in the region and around the world, with a greater choice of content.”

Glenn Parker, Group CEO Photolibrary added: “This acquisition is a testament to Photolibrary’s content and global presence. Getty Images will build upon our complementary geographic presence, expand the reach for Photolibrary imagery into new markets and improve the experience for our collective customers.”

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Go Outside Magazine, Maui Photographer

Apr 16
2011

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Go Outside Magazine, Maui Photographer – Nicole Sanchez photo makes the cover a major magazine.

It’s been a bit hectic for me the last few weeks and I am finally getting around to posting some updates as to what I’ve been up to lately. I wanted to announce a recent photo session I did for Go Outside Magazine (Brazils version of Outside Magazine) which features two BRAZILIAN ATHLETES that live in Hawaii. It comes out May 1, 2011.

I’m very excited to let you all know that I received an e-mail from the art director announcing that my work made the cover of the magazine. In addition to the cover shot, I have two inside spreads which feature both of the athletes I worked with. One of the athletes just so happens to be one of my dearest friends, Andrea Moller- Bowens a awesome water woman who deserves to be recognized for her accomplishments as a water athlete. Making the cover shot was the topper for me not to mention the magazine actually did an interview with me, Very exciting… news for me and am happy for my friend who’ll be featured on the cover of this major magazine in next months issue. Here’s the cover shot and I’ll share more images later.