We’ve had a busy summer so far at Behind The Lens Maui and have had a few changes along the way. We lost two team members who decided to move back to the mainland and have brought back a photographer, Naomi Sheikin “who decided to move back to Maui from the mainland. We now have two very talented photographers who shoot … Read More
Sunset Wedding
Our wedding couple arrived in a Rolls Royce stretch Limousine to their sunset wedding at Makena Surf located in Wailea, Maui. The bride began her walk to meet her groom, and half way to the ceremony spot the groom decided to walk with his bride as wedding singer “Louise Alborano” sang a sweet Hawaiian Melody while strumming her Ukulele. Fay Hovey, from Aloha … Read More
Plan Your Maui Wedding With Us
Are you planning your destination Maui wedding for 2013? Let us help you with the timing and details of your big day. We have a team of six talented photographers on staff ready to meet your photography needs and have numerous contacts to help assist you with all your needs to include: Hair and make-up, musicians, coordinators and ministers. Call … Read More
Planning your Honeymoon: Tips
Planning your Honeymoon: Tips Plan Your Budget: Does your bank account allow for a week at the Sheraton or Motel 6? Take the time to calculate how much you can spend beforehand. Maybe you might be surprised to receive Wedding gift money to help out. 2. Discuss your idea of the perfect vacation. Do you both enjoy the outdoors? Do … Read More
Maui Beach Wedding
Maui Wedding Photographer- Nicole Sanchez
The flower lei, Hawaiian Wedding Tradition
One of the oldest traditions on the Hawaiian Islands is the flower lei. In Hawaii the wedding tradition calls for flowers. Flowers everywhere. The bride and groom are decked out in flower leis, which symbolize love and respect. Each flower lei consists of 40 to 50 fresh flowers strung on a colorful ribbon and are one of the oldest symbols … Read More
Photo Contest Information
Aloha Fellow photographers, Here’s some information on a photography contest. Please pass the info on to your photographer friends. God luck, Nicole for Behind the Lens Maui. One professional winner and one amateur winner will each receive: A one-week, hands-on photo workshop in Maine, courtesy of Maine MediaWorkshops! $250 certificate for Canson Infinitymedia Five professional … Read More
Remembering Thomas Eakins
Remembering Thomas Eakins, the Man Who Introduced the Camera to the American Art Studio Share July 25, 2011 /Photography News/ Born 167 years ago today, Thomas Cowperthwait Eakinswas an American photographer, realist painter, sculptor, and fine arts educator. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important artists in American art history. Eakins has been credited with having … Read More
13 Iconic Photographs of Egypt
13 Iconic Photographs of Egypt July 23, 2011 /Photography News/ Egypt commemorates today – July 23, 2011 – the 59th anniversary of the 1952 Revolution which inspired other neighboring Arab and African countries to undertake social and economic reforms. These photographs tell stories of Egyptian people who lead a simple life (long) before the 1952 Revolution. How did … 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