“The pathway isn’t exactly smooth….” Earlier this year in March I reported that one of my favorite locations to shoot, Secret Cove, on the Ko Olina resort was closed to the public due to construction. I’m happy to report that it is now open for business! The developer, Jeff Stone, […]
It seems that list are the most common web pages found throughout the internet. There’s the list of 10 greatest movies, 10 fattest celebrities, 10 epic fails, you get my drift. Whatever happened to good old fashioned journalism? Well, like the rest, I’m screwing journalism for now, because I actually […]
The second most common question I am asked is,”Steve, how long will our photos take to finish?” And my answer usually ranges from: a few hours, a few days, three weeks, twelve weeks, sometimes up to three to four months, it really depends…. Usually, under normal circumstances, meaning photos that […]
Waimanalo Beach…and the Pacific Ocean. EXPENSIVE WEDDINGS IN HAWAII One of the more common questions I get asked on a daily basis is, “How can I save money on my dream wedding?” If you’re looking for an answer worth a pot of gold, you’re not going to find one. I […]
According to some recent reports I’ve read, there was a sudden spike in flu cases at the hospitals in Hawaii, and on the mainland. I got the flu on Christmas Day, but didn’t go to the hospital, so I didn’t contribute to those stats. I honestly don’t know how […]
I was browsing on Youtube and stumbled upon this cool new way to apply makeup. Does it work? You tell me. I don’t wear makeup. It’s different, maybe useful if you’re on the go.
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 […]
The Patriot Package includes minister services, 1 hour of photography coverage, and 75 digital color/exposure corrected photos. Destination weddings, contrary to belief, and in the majority of the cases, are much cheaper than your local wedding. The “budget killer” of any type of wedding, ranging from your typical local gala […]
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Getting hitched is kinda like opening a restaurant business. You spend a lot of money on food, decorations, music, sometimes even fancy lighting. When the lights go on, there’s family and friends there to wish you the best. Hey, there are even strangers that will walk […]
That’s not clown makeup Chances are, you’ve never seen it or heard of it. But you’ve eaten “it.” Used “it” to increase the property value of your house; and also have used this “it” to prevent skin cancer. So what is it? And why can this miracle compound ruin your […]
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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.