Ten Great Spots To Propose In Hawaii Looking for a great spot to propose to that special someone? Why not make it in Hawaii. Not only are the islands home to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, it is also has some of the most romantic spots for a marriage proposal. In addition to being a perfect place … Read More
The Hawaii Wedding And Things To Consider
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 … Read More
Photos taken at the assassination President John F. Kennedy
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 … Read More
Getty Images Acquires PicScout And Rival Photolibrary
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 … Read More
Go Outside Magazine, Maui Photographer
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 … Read More
Maui Family Photography- Special
Winter 2011 Special- If you book your shoot between February 1, 2011 – February 28, 2011 you’ll receive 10% off any package regardless of the date your shoot is scheduled for in 2011. West side shoots booked between these dates will also not have to pay the travel fee for West side travel during this special. Family Portrait Package $4oo.00 1-hour … Read More
Wedding Traditions of the Middle East; Cypress to Iraq
Wedding Traditions of the Middle East; Cypress to Iraq Wedding traditions in the Middle East brings together many cultures and various religious overtones. For the countries of Cypress, Iran and Iraq, these cultural and religious traditions are steeped in long tradition. Cypress For the village of Kilani, an old tradition was that the bride’s family will hand out specially made … Read More
2011 Weddings
Aloha, 2010 was a great year for Behind The Lens Maui and we were sometimes shooting 3 weddings a day for sometime in the summer. I’m working on some new fresh ideas for couples having their engagement photos taken before the wedding and have many newly inspired ideas for couples on their wedding day. The new year is almost here … Read More
Traditions of the Bride and Groom
Shoes On Vehicle Ancient Romans used to transfer to the Groom his authority over his Bride when her Father gave the Groom her shoes. In later years, guests threw their own shoes at the newlyweds to signify this transfer of authority. Today, this tradition is kept alive by simply tying old shoes to the back of the newlywed’s vehicle before … Read More
The Bride and the Garter
Garter Brides originally tossed a garter, rather than a bouquet, at a wedding reception. In the 14th century, this custom changed after Brides became tired of fighting off drunken men who tried to remove the garter themselves! According to one legend, the garter toss in England evolved from an earlier tradition of “flinging the stocking”. On their wedding night, guests … Read More