We don’t have snow here in Oahu during the winter, we have huge waves! Winter storms kick up the ocean and they create some pretty large waves on the North Shore of Oahu. Every year, there’s always the chance for 20 to 30 foot high waves that are so […]
How do you feel about sales or specials? On one hand, I can understand how a business can lower prices for a weekend, a day, or even hours, to entice customers into their store during a slow period of the year. Then from the consumer point of view, don’t […]
Picture this: It’s a quiet Saturday for me in Oahu. The weather is not great by my house. It’s storming pretty bad, clouds are draping down the mountain side making the Ko’olau Mountain Range almost invisible. I click on the TV to see what college football games are on. […]
8.12.15 – Hurricane Hilda has been downgraded to a tropical storm and is now headed west of State of Hawaii. It is also weakening drastically in strength. Looks like Hawaii dodged another bullet. We’re not expecting any rain either! 8.8.15 – So Hurricane Guillermo is gone. Thank […]
It was a landmark ruling, not to mention, a very close ruling, but same-sex couples can now legally marry in all 50 States of America. This is definitely a victory for same-sex couples, but just part of a handful of steps before same-sex marriage gains equal footing to traditional marriage. […]
This was not a last minute wedding if you’re wondering It’s one of the most common questions I get asked during the summer, and I’m not sure why I never addressed this concern through an official article. But at least once per week, sometimes twice a day, a couple […]
Meteorologists are predicting a busy hurricane season for the State of Hawaii due a phenomenon called “El Nino.” Just in case you have no idea what El Nino is, it’s when the middle to eastern Pacific ocean gets a little warmer than normal, thus creating the right conditions for hurricanes […]
The JW Marriott Ihilani is under major renovation. One of my favorite wedding locations located behind the JW Marriott is temporarily closed. The location is known as “Secret Beach” by many wedding companies. I routinely called it “Anianikou” or sometimes “Lanikuhonua” as that’s what it was known by the locals. […]
There are weddings singers, then there is Maroon 5. Can you imagine having them play at your wedding? And can you imagine them playing for free? Well, for the lucky few, that dream became a reality when the band crashed their wedding to promote their new song, and to […]
Yes, it snows in Hawaii! But, don’t worry, it only snows on the high mountains of the Big Island, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. The rest of Hawaii is snow free! 2015 started off very cold. Well, cold for locals like myself, normal for the rest of the world. […]
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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.