Wedding Ideas For Your Train Wedding Theme

May 13
2011
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Wedding Ideas For Your Train Wedding Theme

 

Looking for wedding ideas that will make your big day unique from other weddings? You may want to consider having your nuptials take place on a train. Many companies offer wedding and reception train packages that brings your wedding theme to a whole new level.

Using a train for your wedding theme can bring a sense of history, whether it’s the rustic old west or the upscale of our country’s past, and even more modern day twists, a traincan offer a uniqueness to your wedding that few would expect, but many would enjoy.If choosing a train for your wedding or reception, be sure to select one that you know you will remember forever. Here are just a couple of examples of train packages that are available, but there are many more.

Sugar Cane Train – Maui
Maui’s Sugar Cane Train transports your wedding guests through the whaling town of Lahaina and into the beautiful resort area of Kaanapali. If you plan your wedding in late winter or very early spring, you may be able to witness humpback whales breeching inthe background of your wedding. The train began running in 1969 and is an open-aircoach that will seat up to 200 passengers. The views are amazing and your guests will truly enjoy a beautiful wedding or reception with this unique and beautiful locomotive.

You’ll be having a destination wedding, unless you already live in Hawaii. Therefore you will need to inform your guests in advance so that they can save the date and plan for it financially. The great thing about having a destination wedding is that you do not have to travel on your honeymoon because you will already be there. So all you will have to do is take a car to whichever resort you choose and enjoy each other without having to worryabout missing a flight.

Napa Valley Wine Train – California
This is an antique train that runs a 25-mile track through the heart of Napa Valley. The train has three kitchens, the Silverado, the Gourmet Express and the Vista Dome. The Silverado, is an open-air rail car and has a more relaxed western theme atmosphere. If your reception is set to be more of a relaxed atmosphere, this kitchen serves the barbeque side of Napa Valley.

The Gourmet Express is very luxurious and is a more traditional railroad dining experience, with half the ride in a white linen service area, while the other half is set inthe comfort of the lounge car. The Vista Dome offers great romantic moonlight dinners under the glass dome. The setting is designed to be more intimate and special for asmaller wedding.
They also have a special Fourth of July fireworks show where you get both the dinner and the show. Not only will your wedding be unique and special riding on a train, but since it’s in Napa Valley, you and your guests will be able to learn a great deal about different wines and how to pair them with different foods. Their staff is knowledgeable and their only job is to make sure that your event goes off without a hitch, ensuring it to be the most memorable and enjoyable time for you and your guests.

Skunk Train – California
The Skunk Train has historic equipment that can be transformed for your event. They have a full service bar and can accommodate groups of up to 350 people (however,their wedding packages only go up to 75 people). They also own the property along the immediate route so you can have your wedding outdoors and the reception on the train.
The train has traveled the same scenic “Redwood Route” since 1885. Therefore, if you’relooking for a different kind of atmosphere, getting married amongst the giant redwoods of California can make for an amazing background scenery.

The train itself does havea unique name, one they are not exactly sure where it originated from. Some believe it came from a quote by a passenger that thought the train’s fumes smelt like a skunk.
Besides the Skunk Train, there are two other trains that are offered. One is the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train. This train began in the 1897 connecting the central valley to the gold country. This train offers a lot of entertainment, including  a western show. The third train is the Sacramento River Train. This train offers an open-air car and has great entertainment, including an old fashion train robbery. Not only would this be unique, but to enhance that experience consider having your guests, as well as the bridal party, dressed in old western attire. A real throw back to the old days.

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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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Maui Photographer, Go Outside Magazine

Apr 25
2011
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I recently did a shoot for Go Outside magazine which is Brazil’s spin off of the American version of Outside Magazine. The magazine is a well known magazine in the sports world.

The Brazillian version is going to be a special Issue called”Outsiders”, when they reward the best Brazilians athletes of the year.

 

Featuring Maui’s all around waterwoman, ” Andrea Moller- Bowens ” on the cover and also a inside spread as well as another inside spread on Mr. Mauricio de Abreu, a Brazilian kite surfer. I have yet to see the Magazine but, was given the shots that will be featured in this next’s months issue. There will also be a short interview with me making a living as a photographer on Maui. Will share as It comes in.

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

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