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Known for his ability to anticipate a memorable photograph, Solano began
his career in wedding photography at 16, when he was hired by a Los Angeles
based wedding photographer .

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His entire career, in fact, is due to thinking
way ahead.

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Backed by careful preparation,
Solano's ability to anticipate the priceless moments at a wedding has lead to
a highly successful career as one of America's premier wedding photographers. The fact that Op is the title sponsor of Girls Learn to Ride
is a great bonus, as we've had a strong marketing relationship with
them from early on--Girls Learn to Ride is now a natural way for us to
expand that partnership.com

About Op Girls Learn To Ride(TM)

Op Girls Learn To Ride(TM) (Op GLTR), the original series of
girls-only action sports clinics, is designed to give females of all
ages the basic skills and confidence necessary to participate in
skateboarding, surfing, motocross, wakeboarding, BMX, mountain biking
and snowboarding . Like Vogue, it showcases the highest caliber of
fashion and photography, but tailors its content to teen sensibilities
and features products in a range of prices. Today, etnies Girl is a fusion of
action sports and fashion and offers a full line of footwear, apparel
and accessories with global appeal for the active and versatile girl.

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After receiving his photographic training at the Art Center School of
Design in Pasadena, CA, Solano embarked on a career that would make him one of
the most sought-after wedding photographers in Los Angeles. "They're both about anticipation , action and reaction.

Premiere Issue of Faces Magazine Celebrates 20 Greatest Athletes Now

Faces will
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, To wedding photographer John
Solano, anticipation is the name of the game.

About "Legends Behind the Lens":
NikonNet's "Legends Behind the Lens " series aims to educate users and, in
turn, breathe excitement into photography. Moose Peterson, Eddie Adams, Jay Maisel and
Howard Bingham. Through
the Nikon Spirit Initiative(TM), the company , plays an active role in
supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of
philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. The magazine's articles -
which cover topics ranging from health and social issues to
entertainment and beauty stories - are written in a straightforward,
journalistic tone that does not talk down to readers. Much of Teen
Vogue's architecture -- Upfront, Talking Fashion, View, People Are
Talking About, and Index -- mirrors that of Vogue but with
age-appropriate content.

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If someone gives a toast, there will be a reaction.1 million readers worldwide.
The clinics will be conducted by top instructors in the sports of
snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding, motocross, BMX freestyle
and racing, mountain biking and surfing.

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At 16, Solano took a photo class and watching the picture start to
develop in the tray was all it took.
This inspiring monthly program offers a behind-the-scenes look into the
personalities and philosophies of the world's greatest and most famous
photographers."
For the past five years, Op GLTR has developed relationships with
the leading action sports organizers , athletes, instructional
facilities and media outlets in order to provide the highest level of
instruction to women of all ages.
The complete 2005 schedule of events can be viewed at
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OUTSIDE MAGAZINE
Outside is America's leading active-lifestyle and adventure-travel
magazine, with a monthly audience of over 2. In this program, skilled professionals provide
hands-on training with an emphasis on safety and skill development.

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Y. In fact, his lens
has even captured the images of numerous celebrities throughout the years from
Andre Agassi and Brooke Shields, to Slash of Guns 'n Roses, Tracey Gold and
many others at a wide variety of events. He'll tell you that photographing weddings is a lot like
photographing sports. At the heart of every Nikon camera is Nikon's Exclusive Feature
System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital pictures . "With Faces, we created a
unique showcase for the top athletes competing in adventure sports today . Along with many other accolades,
Outside is the only magazine to receive three consecutive National Magazine
Awards for General Excellence.faces-mag. The magazine is published by Conde Nast
Publications .
Visit www.

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If someone tells a joke,
I'm looking for where the laughter is going to come from .com , which
links all levels of photographers to the web's most comprehensive photo
learning and sharing communities. The pursuit of adventure takes these athletes across
the world to explore breathtaking destinations and confront extreme
challenges.

Op Girls Learn To Ride Announces Teen Vogue As Presenting Sponsor Of Its 2005 Nationwide Action Sports Series; etnies Girl as Supporting Sponsor

"etnies Girl is excited for this opportunity to partner with Op
GTLR, to share our passion for skateboarding , snowboarding, and
surfing with girls in the US and Canada," says Patrice Fernandez,
etnies Girl marketing manager.
Now in its sixth year, Op GLTR has taught thousands of girls and women
a new action sport. The program will host more than 200 events
throughout the United States and Canada in 2005.
Teen Vogue is a fashion magazine for teen girls with the
sophistication of Vogue and the energy and personal style inherent in
today's youth culture.etniesgirl.

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"NikonNet is pleased to honor the images and extraordinary career of John
Solano in this June's 'Legends Behind the Lens ,'" said Tracy Mack-Jackson,
Senior Manager of Internet Development and Programs at Nikon Inc. He knew exactly what he wanted to do, and
it was photography.
However, it's still that ability to anticipate that makes Solano's work so
special. "The biggest
compliment I can get is someone saying, 'I didn't even know you were there. Nikon Inc., Outside magazine, America's
leading active lifestyle magazine, introduces Faces -- a 160-page publication
celebrating today's 20 greatest adventure sports athletes.
(NASDAQ: WRNC), caters to an ever-growing worldwide youth culture by
remaining true to its mission: to create quality active-lifestyle
products with genuine value, authenticity and style.

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"With his
creative vision and attention to preparation, it's no coincidence that he
manages to capture the most vivid memories time and time again. In his opinion, that
preparation begins long before the wedding day, when he meets the couple and
establishes a chemistry with them to understand what they are looking for in
their photographs.
Faces captures the legacy of athletes who dare to look beyond their
borders and to explore sports that not only inspire them, but create pathways
for the next generation. The magazine includes in-depth
profiles and dramatic photography of -- and sometimes by -- the world's
greatest adventure luminaries: Surfers Laird Hamilton and Ian Walsh; Climbers
Will Gadd, Chris Sharma and Beth Rodden; Snowboarder Travis Rice; Kayakers
Steve Fisher and Nikki Kelly; Mountain Bikers Darren Berrecloth, Kyle Strait
and Hannah Steffens; Adventure Photographers and Filmers Jimmy Chin, Christian
Pondella, Steve Winter and Young Gun Productions (Marlow Long, Rush Sturges,
Brooks Baldwin); Freeskiers Ingrid Backstrom, Shane McConkey and Kristi
Leskinen; BASE Jumper Miles Daisher; and, Freediver Tanya Streeter.com

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Teen Vogue will provide marketing, media and event support
throughout the year, enabling the youth-focused sports program to
reach a larger mainstream female audience . In addition, Teen Vogue
will bring on some of their advertisers and marketing partners,
including Garnier, to make the experience on-site more enjoyable for
the girls.G.

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NikonNet and 'Legends Behind the Lens' Honor the Work of Groundbreaking Wedding Photographer John Solano

Nikon Inc.faces-mag .com.

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Nikon has assembled a comprehensive
and intriguing collection of artists to share their most incredible,
challenging, emotional and exciting experiences on NikonNet. This
special-edition magazine features athletes who push the envelope in the world
of non-traditional sports, such as big-wave surfing, kayaking, climbing,
mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and freediving, as well as the
daredevils who make photographing and filming the athletes an extreme sport in
its own right. The
magazine is dedicated to covering the people, activities, gear, literature,
art, and politics of the world outside.

Contacts:
Josephine Parr, 212-972-4650
jparr@outsidemag . BMX; and media partners within each sport, including
Racer X magazine, Wakeboarding magazine, SG magazine and Active.opgirlslearntoride.

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" Like a sports
photographer, Solano often works from a distance using long lenses. To learn more
about Solano, log onto NikonNet's "Legends Behind the Lens" series at
http://www. is the world leader in
digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally
recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its
award -winning consumer and professional photographic equipment.
Burke, Outside's chairman and editor in chief."
This year, etnies Girl has signed on as supporting sponsor of the
Op GLTR program. The leading action sports shoe manufacturer will work
with Op GLTR to create promotions and special events online, at retail
and in its flagship skate park in Lake Forest, Calif. In addition to Op, Teen Vogue and
etnies Girl, this year's list of sponsor partners includes Teen Vogue
as presenting sponsor; etnies Girl as supporting sponsor; top venues
such as ESPN X Games skateparks, Vans Skateparks, Woodward Camps and
ski resorts throughout North America; instructional schools such as
Surf Diva, HB Wahine Surf School, Wakeboard Boot Camp, Mtbchick
racing, Mission2Ride, Honda Rider Educational Centers and MGT
Snowboarding Camps; professional associations including the IASC
(International Skateboarding Companies Association), Women's Motocross
Association, IWS (International Women's Surfing), Women of Freestyle
and E. Teen Vogue launched with the February/March 2003 issue.

About etnies Girl

In 1998, etnies introduced sizing, fit and color ways specifically
designed for action sports females.
Today, through sponsorship of world-class sporting events and
athletes and manufacture of goods ranging from apparel and footwear to
fragrances and accessories, Op, a division of The Warnaco Group Inc.

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"It is exciting to be a part of this special magazine designed
specifically to recognize the achievements of athletes in our sports," said
Red Bull athlete and world renowned kayaker Steve Fisher.A.

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Past "Legends" in the series include Kevin Gilbert, Nancy Brown, Joe
Buissink , Steven Weinberg, B. Outside Collector's Edition Magazine Highlighting Adventure Sports Athletes
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will embrace the concept so it becomes an annual edition to look forward to.

For more information about Faces, visit http://www. Op GLTR, now
entering its sixth year, has assembled an unprecedented 200 action
sports clinics and camps in the United States and Canada this year. "These events reinforce our history and
commitment to women's participation in action sports, and are the
perfect means of sharing our values of encouraging girls to express
themselves in a healthy, fun and adventuresome way.

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"Legends Behind the Lens" also offers a portfolio gallery, as
well as tips and tricks of the trade from featured professionals. For
more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www .hammond@mslpr.
"Op GLTR has developed into the premiere action sports
instructional series in the nation, with record-breaking attendance
year after year that evidences the major relevance of female
participation to the lifestyle of action sports and to the business,"
says Alain Mazer of Ocean Pacific (Op).com.

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Faces will be available from September 6, 2005 through
January 31, 2006 on newsstands and online at http://www.
"For nearly 30 years, Outside has encouraged and supported peoples'
pursuit of these adventure sports in our monthly magazine," said Lawrence J.

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That success and reputation have now earned him a spot as a Legend Behind the
Lens .
distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional
digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon
Coolpix(R) compact digital cameras; Coolscan (R) digital film scanners; 35mm
film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational
optics. Faces is a lens into their world.com

About Teen Vogue

TEEN VOGUE: FASHION STARTS HERE.com

About Op

Founded more than three decades ago, Op was the first surfboard
manufacturer to offer a full range of products for surfers both in and
out of the water.

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"My whole
thing is to be unobtrusive, to really not be seen," he says.
Whether he's capturing a glowing bride or the groom's reaction, John
Solano is recognized as a legend among wedding photographers .nikonnet.99.

Business Editors

LOS ANGELES----Op Girls Learn To
Ride (Op GLTR), the original series of action sports instructional
clinics for females, today announced Teen Vogue as its new presenting
sponsor and etnies Girl as supporting sponsor for 2005. "During what will undoubtedly
be Op GLTR's busiest season ever, we're really glad to have on board
such admirable and expert partners as Teen Vogue and etnies Girl."
Jane Grenier, Teen Vogue associate publisher, marketing , says:
"TEEN VOGUE got on board the Girls Learn to Ride program because so
many girls are interested in participating in action sports rather
than sitting on the sidelines, and also because there's an interesting
crossover between athletes and performance wear and fashion in
general.

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Faces will fuel the revolution in each of our sports by documenting the
athletes, as well as the filmers and photographers that capture it all.com

This category is for photography businesses which offer sports photography services.

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This June, NikonNet's inspiring monthly, "Legends Behind the Lens," honors
the work of esteemed wedding photographer John Solano, a 15-year veteran of
the craft who brings a creative outlook to every shot.'"
What he's looking for are the pure moments when things happen, and when
the key people at the wedding react to what's happening.com.com.L. For more information,
please visit www.