A LITTLE BUSY HERE Hey everyone, I’m just a bit busy this week, so I won’t be responding to emails as quick quick as I usually do. I’m usually very good in regarding response times on every email; I’ve been known to respond within the minute or at least the […]
Three things happened or are happening this week: 50 foot waves, Chinatown festivities to launch the lunar new year, and the Pro Bowl! If you’re into doing stuff, you gotta book your wedding the week before the Superbowl in Hawaii. I just realized it now, but this week […]
FAKE WEDDING INQUIRY! Nothing brighten’s my day more by getting fake wedding inquiries during the New Years. These scam artists are getting mighty clever. Usually, for the most part, I can spot them from a mile. This inquiry, I did a quick double take, but then quickly decided that it […]
My cat, Junior, by the Christmas Tree. ‘TIS THIS SEASON TO BE GREEDY Don’t you love the holidays? The Black Fridays, the last minute Christmas bargains, the 50% off deals. THE CHAOS!! This Christmas I scored a 55 inch Samsung SmartTV for $800, but it wasn’t without conflict. […]
It’s become a normal thing for us. Every Christmas, President Obama returns home to the islands to spend Christmas here with his family. While I’m not a fan of his politics, I have to say, this guy is a great family man. From what I can tell, he’s a […]
KONA COFFEE FOR CHRISTMAS? Are you looking for a great last minute Christmas gift that is unique and awesome? Well, here’s an idea. Why not send that loved one a bag of Kona Coffee, straight from I Heart Kona Coffee. If you’re wondering why I’m plugging this coffee company, it’s […]
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 […]
BAD WEATHER THIS WEEKEND It looks like the weather is going to be very very crappy this weekend. I don’t have any weddings, thank God, but if you do have a wedding this weekend, I highly suggest you move it to another day. There is no safe place this […]
Three kids got baptized. This was number one. BAPTISM BY OCEAN Yesterday, November 15th, 2013, my company had the great opportunity to baptize three children into the waters of the Pacific Ocean, right off the coast of Magic Island on Oahu. Reverend Elias Parker performed the baptism and did an […]
From one of my recent weddings. Hey everyone. I’ve been a little backed up on emails for the past two days, and I won’t be able to get to those emails until Wednesday Hawaii time (which is Thursday your time). I have 3 weddings today, as it’s 11-12-13! It’s […]
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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.