Established in 1979 in honor of W. Eugene Smith, the legendary American photo essayist, the Smith grant is given to a photographer who is demonstrating an exemplary commitment to documenting the human condition in the spirit of Smith’s humanistic photography and compassionate dedication. Administered by the W. Eugene Smith Fund for Humanistic Photography, an independent non-profit organization, the grant provides … 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
Taking photos of your baby
Taking pictures of your new baby is a great way to preserve life long memories. Baby pictures can also make great postcards, keepsakes, or baby shower gifts. Here are some simple tips to get great baby pictures: 1) Avoid bright light – Babies are especially sensitive to bright light including harsh sunlight and flash photography. If possible, try to take … Read More
A Maui Bride
I had the pleasure of photographing my friends wedding last weekend. She looked so beautiful getting ready and even more beautiful when she was ready. There’s nothing like a Maui wedding.
Hawaii’s Internet Marketing Expert decides to tie the knot.
Hawaii’s Internet Marketing Expert decides to tie the knot.. Congratulations to Josh and Ressie Summers on their marriage. The big day was 10.20.10 at a undisclosed Wailea location.
Wedding Traditions of Eastern Europe’s Northern Region
Wedding Traditions of Eastern Europe’s Northern Region Wedding traditions in Eastern Europe has so much history to it that a history book on this subject alone can be written. For the countries of Estonia and Lithuania, they may include some of the oddest traditions of them all. Estonia The country of Estonia may in fact have the oddest wedding traditions … Read More
Prenatal Photographer, Maui
This photo was taken on the beach at Mama’s Fish House. Autumn had her beautiful baby just three days after this photo was taken by Nicole at Behind The Lens Maui. To book your session please call Nicole at :808 205-2366
Wedding Traditions of Eastern Europe’s Western Region
Wedding Traditions of Eastern Europe’s Western Region Wedding traditions in the western region of Eastern Europe is very simple, but yet done with a sense of history in each of their wedding ceremonies and receptions. For countries such as the Czech Republic and Poland, their history’s go back for hundreds of years and yet their traditions continue, to go along … Read More
Hawaiian Wedding, Maui
The lei custom was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands by early Polynesian voyagers, who took an incredible journey from Tahiti, navigating by the stars in sailing canoes. With these early settlers, the lei tradition in Hawaii was born. Leis were constructed of flowers, leaves, shells, seeds, nuts, feathers, and even bone and teeth of various animals. In Hawaiian tradition, these … Read More