BEST BEACH FOR YOUR WEDDING? Alright, I’m going to be honest. (I think I’m too honest on here!) There’s no such thing as the best beach wedding venue. What may be best for you, may be horrible for my next client, and so on. It’s safe to say, the best […]
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2024 Oahu Wedding Packages Great news everyone! Since the cost of living on Oahu has not gone up since 2023, the price of my Oahu wedding packages is NOT going up. That’s N-O-T! We still can’t do weddings from Waimanalo Beach all the way down to Makapuu, but to be […]
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GETTING MARRIED IN HAWAII CAN GET EXPENSIVE Yeah, I’m not one to blow sunshine up your ass. That’s for other wedding companies, who make a living – lying to you behind a nice smile. I’ll tell it to you straight, that weddings in Hawaii are flat-out expensive, and that’s directly […]
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This is at Ko’olina I’VE BEEN DOING WEDDINGS ON OAHU FOR OVER 25 YEARS! Before I get started on my rant, if you are looking for my Oahu Wedding Packages, click here or just call me at (808) 479-0685. I’ve been planning weddings for so long that I pretty much […]
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For 2021, Dream Weddings by Steve successfully kept its head above water. It wasn’t a very profitable year. Business was not the same, but let me tell you, it was just great to get out to marry people once again. To all those who kept their bookings with me, through […]
YES, IT’S FAKE! Just to set the record straight, before anyone with a single digit IQ calls me up to ask me if there are dinosaurs in Oahu, let me clarify that yes, there are. But they only bite if they’re not fed well. And they tend to not appear […]
2024 Oahu Wedding Packages Great news everyone! Since the cost of living on Oahu has not gone up since 2023, the price of my Oahu wedding packages is NOT going up. That’s N-O-T! We still can’t do weddings from Waimanalo Beach all the way down to Makapuu, but to be […]
GETTING MARRIED IN HAWAII IS GETTING EXPENSIVE Well, that’s not an honest title. Scratch that! Take Two! Vacationing in Hawaii IS expensive! I’ve been writing these articles about the cost of vacationing and getting married in Hawaii, for the last three years, and I’m sorry to report to you that […]
GETTING MARRIED IN HAWAII IN 2022 Time really flies, doesn’t it? Well, it didn’t fly during the pandemic, but now that we’re getting back to normal, this year sure is whizzing by. My last article was in January, and I thought I’d better write something – so, everyone would know […]
Look at this super-spreader event! HAWAII WEDDINGS ARE A GO AGAIN Covid is really on its way out. I don’t care what Fauci and the so-called “experts” say. When I see filled football stadiums, with people without masks, elbow to elbow, screaming, high-fiving each other, AND NO SPIKE IN […]
I’m not sure if you can see the volume on that groom’s hair, but I am jealous ELOPING ON OAHU Hey, thanks for clicking on this article! So, a quick shameless plug on my own site here. If you are looking for my Oahu Wedding Packages, click here. It’ll scoot […]
AIRBNB CRACKDOWN and SMACKDOWN The State of Hawaii began cracking down on “illegal” vacation rentals this past week and many OWNERS are canceling their reservations. There have been several clients of mine who had their reservations canceled and are scrambling to find places to stay. But, they are not exactly […]
Runaway to Hawaii! Not from your bride! This is going to be a quick message! I’m not going on vacation this summer. I’ll be here. So if you want to get married in Hawaii, on Oahu in particular, I can help you. Last year, I traveled to parts of the […]
I guess you’ve heard in the news we have an active volcano in Hawaii and residents are running for their lives! Well, that’s partially true, but most of it is just sensationalism brought to you by the mainstream media. The raw full truth is that an active rift zone opened […]
I bet you’re scratching your head, thinking, that I must be some type of nut for laying out such a bold claim. But hold your horses, maybe I have a point. And maybe, I have some statistics to back it up – just maybe. If you google “size of Honolulu” […]
I’ve been getting a lot of wedding inquiries regarding all-inclusive Hawaii destination wedding packages. These curious and potential customers are shopping for a package that includes everything. A package that covers not only their wedding, but their air, hotel, food, rental car, entertainment, and here’s the kicker – unlimited drinks. […]
Every year, companies always find an excuse to raise prices. I remember in high school, every year, the price of a soda would go up by 5 cents. By the time I graduated, soda was 20 cents more! Hey for someone with only a summer family job, that was a […]
The State of Hawaii is a rather small State but we sure do make a big splash! I obviously have a bias, but we’re in the headlines – a lot. Did you hear that Jumanji was shot in Hawaii and it outperformed The Last Jedi! And oh, that ethernet, you […]
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CELLPHONE MAGIC ~
We are now at the point in our lives where cellphones can produce professional-quality snapshots. This shot was taken on the Samsung 24 Ultra on Pro-Mode. Pro-Mode allows me to manipulate camera settings manually, unlike the default auto mode.
Post-production on this photo was pretty much close to nothing.
On my professional camera, this same shot would require a flash, and some heavy post-production corrections.
Why is this happening? Well, smartphones can't drastically get much smarter - except for their photo/video capabilities. And right now, our smartphones have become incredible cameras. They are great at shooting everything - except Bigfoot. Apparently, even with the best tech, if you shoot Bigfoot, that photo will still turn out blurry as heck.
So, what does this mean for you?
Well, first of all, if you're thinking of buying a professional camera specifically for your vacation, don't. Instead - upgrade your phone.
If you book professional shots from me, do not be surprised if I breakout my Samsung Ultra 24. It's definitely a weapon of choice when it comes to getting great photos for you.
Just to let you know, I'm now doing business as Dream Weddings by Steve :)
There are too many companies out there that are stealing my name, having a version of it. Now there will be no confusion.
Probably some of the most impressive make-up I’ve seen in the past 20 years I’ve been doing this.
Click on the picture to go to their website and book them if you want great photos. Hair and Makeup is everything when it comes to pictures.