Wedding Ring According to some historians, the first recorded marriage rings date back to the days when early man tied plaited circlets around the Bride’s wrists and ankles to keep her spirit from running away. Approximately 3,000 BC, Egyptians originated the phrase “without beginning, without end” in describing the significance of the wedding ring. These rings were made of woven … Read More
Monkey’s recognize photographs of their friends
March 19, 2011 /Photography News/ According to a new study published in the journal Animal Cognition this week, untrained Barbary macaques are able to recognise photos of their friends. During the experiment, experts in primates have shown pictures of other animal species. Adult macasques were able recognise photographs of group members, and spent more time scrutinising the images trying to better understand … Read More
Penny In Shoe
Penny In Shoe This is a European tradition to bring the Bride good luck, fortune, and protection against want. After the Wedding Day, the lucky penny can be turned into a piece of jewelry as a pendant, charm for a bracelet, or ring setting.
Whale Watching Photos, Maui
I was lucky enough to be invited by my good friend Dustin- Owner of Maui Surfer Girls to go out today on Captain Chrissy’s whale watching boat this afternoon. It was a nice relaxing day with Dustin’s family and my mom. We had a Whale of a Day! Here’s a few photos of some of the action we saw. Note: … Read More
Maui Photographer, Client Reviews
Maui wedding photographer, Nicole Sanchez, of Behind the Lens Maui, made us feel very comfortable before, during, and after the wedding. She provided advice on the location, explained all details of what we would get and what to expect, and maintained contact as we got closer to the date. She was extremely quick to post our wedding photos (less than … Read More
Wedding Facts
Did you know that early Brides and Bridesmaids wore similar dresses in order to confuse evil spirits? How about this one… The word, “Wedding” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “wedd” that meant a man would marry a woman and pay the Bride’s father.
Maui Photography, Corporate Events
Digital journalistic coverage of events to include: Corporate events Hourly: $250. per hour, per photographer Minimum 2 hours. includes travel time 1/2 Day Rate: $875.00 ( 4 hours) Additional Photographer add $400.00 $1,400. per day, one photographer- Additional Photographer add $800.00 for all day events maximum 8 hours includes travel time All converntions booked in February will receive 15% off … Read More
Why do we have bridal showers?
Bridal Shower Back in the days when weddings were arranged by family members, it is said that a poor Dutchman fell in love with a girl whose father refused her a dowry. Their friends showered her with enough gifts to help them start a household. According to another story, the first “Bridal Shower” occurred at the end of the 19th … Read More
Wedding Traditions Of Africa’s Southern Region
Wedding Traditions Of Africa’s Southern Region Wedding traditions and customs can vary from one end of a spectrum to the other, and often can be completely different than one can imagine. Despite some modern day twists and with the continent of Africa being the oldest, you will find many very old traditions throughout the continent, For some of the countries … Read More
Married in Maui
A recent photo from a wedding at Paipu Beach in Maui. This beautiful young couple have actually been dating since they were 14 years old. Sometimes things are just meant to be.