Feb 07
2010

Today I photographed Maria Souza at Secret Beach and she’s  five months pregnet.  Yes, Maria is going to be having a new baby boy in her life soon, her second child.

Who is Maria Souza? Maria Souza is an extreme water woman in Maui Hawaii who has mastered windsurfing, kitesurfing, and Stand-Up Paddle Surfing. Experience the best Stan Up Paddle Surf Lessons from a certified lifeguard, personal trainer and elite ocean athlete.  Maria  was born in Recife, Brazil. As a child Maria trained competitively in gymnastics until she fell in love with surfing at age 13. She travelled the world surfing and then settled on the North Shore of Oahu to build her big wave surfing skills. Maria was the first woman ever to tow-in to the powerful waves of Peahi, Maui, also known as “Jaws”. She moved to Maui when the sport of tow-in was born. In Maui she gave birth to her daughter Bela. And soon after the birth of Bela, Maria began to train hard again for tow-in surfing. Maria, along with Andrea Moeller, finished first on the first ever stand-up paddle channel crossing in 2005, 2006, amd 2008, a 7-hour crossing.

Stand-up paddling, Maui

Feb 06
2010

Andrea Moller- WATERWOMAN

Standup paddling, often referred to by its acronym, SUP, is now a rapidly growing sport that combines two of Hawai‘i’s signature ocean activities, surfing and canoe paddling. It also incorporates aspects of traditional paddleboarding, the distance sport that employs a narrow board similar to those used for windsurfing, powered by the paddler’s arms as he or she lies prone or kneels on the board. Maneuvering while standing, though, feels more natural, and for nonsurfers, is easier to learn.

Maui in February

Feb 06
2010

Iao Theater
(808) 244-2330
www.pacthawaii.org/maui_programs.html
Marty Dread hosts and performs before showing of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ historic 1979 Santa Barbara Concert. All proceeds go to support PACT Maui. Tickets: $10 in advance at Request Records (Wailuku),Tradewinds Deli (Maalaea), and other outlets to be announced. $15 at the door.

Kalama Park, Kihei
(808) 856-8333, (808) 249-8811 or (800) WHALE-1-1
www.greatmauiwhalefestival.org
Annual parade kicks off all day activities. 30th annual celebration honors humpback whales that visit Maui each winter: parade, live entertainment, craft fair, children’s carnival, games, eco-alley, silent auction, food and displays. Free admission, 9am – 6pm.

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Behind The Lens Maui- Offering 10% off all  family and wedding packages until February 29, 2010.

www.behindthelensmaui.com

Maui Photographer’s Checklist

Feb 04
2010

Nicole Sanchez

Maui Wedding Photography

Behind the Lens Maui Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

Brides Name:_________________________

Groom’s Name:_________________________

Wedding Date__________________ Time __________________

Location:

Reception Time:

Reception Location:

Brides Getting ready at Location:

Brides Contact Number:

Grooms Contact Number:

Mailing address to have photos sent:

Date Arriving to Maui:

Contact information while on Maui:

Bride’s Dressing Location:

Alternate/Secondary Shoot Location(s):

Alternate/Secondary Shoot Time(s):

Desired Photo Package:

Photographer Start Time:                          Photographer finish Time:

Clergy or Official Performing Ceremony:

Wedding Party:

Maid of Honor:_____________________

Best Man:_________________________

Bridesmaids:

Number:____ Names:__________________________________________

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Groomsmen/Ushers:

Number:____ Names:__________________________________________

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Flower Girl(s):

Number:____ Names:__________________________________________

__________________________________________

Ring Bearer(s):

Number:____ Names:__________________________________________

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Nicole Sanchez

Maui Wedding Photography

Behind the Lens Maui Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

Parents:

Bride’s: ______________________________________________________

Groom’s: ______________________________________________________

Grandparents:

Bride’s: ______________________________________________________

Groom’s: ______________________________________________________

Great-Grandparents:

Bride’s: ______________________________________________________

Groom’s: ______________________________________________________

Brothers and Sisters (not in wedding party):

Bride’s:

Number:____ Names:__________________________________________

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Groom’s:

Number:____ Names:__________________________________________

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Other Very Special People not listed above who will attend (to be

seated with immediate family): Number: ____

Names:___________________________________________________________

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Nicole Sanchez

Maui Wedding Photography

Behind the Lens Maui Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

Will there be a videographer? [ ]YES [ ]NO

Will there be a DJ at the reception? [ ]YES [ ]NO

REHEARSAL [ ]YES [ ]NO

[ ] Various candids of rehearsal

[ ] Signing wedding license (if done at rehearsal)

REHEARSAL DINNER [ ]YES [ ]NO

[ ] Toasts to Bride and Groom

[ ] Various candids of rehearsal dinner

Wedding Photography Shots Before the Ceremony

___ Wedding dress lying over a chair
___ Zipping up or buttoning the wedding dress
___ Mother of the bride fastening the bride’s necklace
___ The bride’s garter
___ The bride’s veil
___ A close up of the bride’s shoes peeking out from under the dress
___ Bride looking into a mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Bride and bridesmaids putting on makeup
___ Bride pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Bride hugging parents
___ Bride touching up
___ Bride and parents leaving for ceremony
___ Groom tying tie
___ Groom looking into mirror
___ Bride looking out window
___ Groom pinning corsage/boutonniere on mother/father
___ Groom hugging parents
Nicole Sanchez

Maui Wedding Photography

Behind the Lens Maui Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

Wedding Photography Shots At the Ceremony

___ Outside of ceremony site
___ Guests walking into ceremony site
___ Bride and father entering ceremony site
___ Parents being seated
___ Grandparents being seated
___ Maid of honor walking down the aisle
___ Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
___ Flower girl and ring bearer walking down aisle
___ Groom waiting for bride
___ Ceremony musicians
___ Officiate
___ Altar or canopy during ceremony
___ Close up of bride, just before she makes her entrance
___ Bride and father walking down aisle
___ Groom seeing bride for first time
___ The back of bride and father walking down the aisle – with the groom waiting in the distance
___ Bride’s father and Bride hugging at end of aisle
___ Shot of the audience from the bride and groom’s point of view
___ The unity ceremony
___ Close up of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Wide shot of bride and groom saying the vows
___ Exchanging the rings
___ Close up of hands
___ The kiss
___ Bride & Groom walking up the aisle
___ Receiving line
___ Bride & Groom outside on steps
___ Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed
___ Bride & Groom hugging guests, laughing, getting congratulations
___ Bride & Groom getting in car
___ Bride & Groom in back seat

Nicole Sanchez

Maui Wedding Photography

Behind the Lens Maui Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

Posed Wedding Photography Before the Reception (These can also be taken before the ceremony)

___ Bride alone (full length)
___ Bride with Maid of Honor
___ Bride with bridesmaids
___ Groom with bridesmaids
___ Bride with parents
___ Bride & Groom together
___ Bride & Groom with parents
___ Bride & Groom with families
___ Bride & Groom with entire wedding party
___ Bride & Groom with flower girl and ringbearer
___ Groom with parents
___ Groom with best man
___ Groom with groomsmen
___ Bride with groomsmen

Nicole Sanchez

Maui Wedding Photography

Behind the Lens Maui Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

During the Reception (to help your photographer, you may wish to list these shots in the order they will happen at your reception)

___ Outside of reception site
___ Bride & Groom arriving
___ Bride & Groom greeting guests
___ Table centerpieces
___ Table setting
___ Bride & Groom’s table (head table)
___ Musicians or DJ
___ Guest book
___ Place card table
___ Closeup of bride and groom’s place card
___ Wedding cake
___ Groom’s cake
___ Gift table
___ Decorations (specify which _________________________)
___ A shot of bride & groom with guests at each table
___ Bride with college alums
___ Groom with college alums
___ The buffet or, if having table service, a dinner serving
___ Bride & Groom’s first dance
___ Bride & Father dancing
___ Groom & Mother dancing
___ Guests dancing
___ Bride & Groom cutting the cake
___ Bride & Groom feeding each other cake
___ Toasts (specify who is giving them: ____________________)
___ Bride & Groom drinking champagne
___ Signing the marriage license
___ Bride throwing bouquet
___ Groom retrieving garter
___ Groom tossing garter
___ Garter/Bouquet dance
___ The getaway car
___ Bride & Groom leaving party
___ Bride & Groom driving away

Nicole Sanchez

Maui Wedding Photography

Behind the Lens Maui Photography

Wedding Photography Questionnaire

Guests the photographer shouldn’t miss: (provide your photographer with a seating chart so that he can easily identify them)
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Other: