Lynda Hanshaw Photography Nominated for the 2008 ISES Esprit Awards for Best Photography




                  Only Three Nominations Worldwide

               International Special Events Society

CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- International wedding and event photographer Lynda Hanshaw of Lynda Hanshaw Photography is one of only three nominees worldwide for the prestigious ISES Esprit Awards from the International Special Events Society (ISES) in the category of Best Photography.

Lynda is the winner of the prestigious ICON Award for Best Photography and has been honored again this year by the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) with five of her images being published in the 2008 Best of Wedding & Portrait Photography book.

Lynda shot her first wedding underwater in the Solomon Islands. Word of Lynda's destination wedding photography quickly spread. Lynda and her cameras have now traveled to more than thirty international locations. She has shot events underwater, on skis, on mountain tops, on horseback, on yachts, from helicopters and of course at many homes, resorts and religious centers. Lynda is proudly recommended by the best-of-the-best in her industry.

Lynda owns the trademark, "When you love what you do, it shows"(tm)

Lynda's web site is www.LyndaHanshaw.com. Call 1-877-674-6526 for rates and availability.

ISES honors industry excellence through its prestigious awards program, the ISES Esprit Awards which fuel a spirit of competition within designated categories. ISES Esprit Awards gain global visibility and recognition for ISES members. It honors special event professionals who exhibit a "spirit of excellence" in their work. The importance of global industry recognition helps improve industry standards internationally and further promote our professionalism. ISES is dedicated to recognizing excellence in events and honoring those individuals whose vision and creativity make their events "Special." (www.ises.com)



            

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