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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alright, before I get your hopes of seeing some couple decked out like pirates, let me pop your bubble and say, “I did have a wedding on Halloween. It was just a normal wedding.” The wedding took place at the Halekoa, a military hotel that is actually very very nice. […]
Kahula Bay. Located on the west shore of Oahu And they would fly 7000 miles! Seven-thousand miles, two oceans, two continents, and a delayed flight, was just part of the journey that Chris and Jenny traveled to say their “I do’s” on the shores of Oahu. The destined couple met, […]
Digital Shot – Waimanalo Beach, sunrise, with the perfect amount of storm clouds PERFECT SUNRISE FOR THE PERFECT COUPLE. I’m not a morning person. Never was, and I don’t think I never will be. So when a couple comes knocking on my door with plans for a sunrise […]
There’s a little over 20 people here. That’s not a problem at all for any beach. Parking is always the issue. Bryant and Helen’s Wedding in Paradise Most of the destination weddings that I plan are very small get-togethers on the beach. I would say about 70% of the time, […]
A Ko Olina Wedding Lately, my couples have been looking like something out of Rolling Stone Magazine. In this case, Chad looked like a bass guitarist of a band, and Victoria looked like a certified model off the runway. Chad and Victoria’s kept things easy. One and a half hours […]
Family cell phone photographers, the new trend at every wedding :) I’m not a morning person, never was, and I don’t think I’ll ever be. On most days, I stay up burning the midnight oil till around 4 or 5am, and wake up at around 10am to 1pm to […]
Julie… still is in charge JULIE AND ERNIE RENEW THEIR VOWS AFTER 30 YEARS Did I ever tell you that I love vow renewals? In fact, now that I really think about it, I love it “just a tad bit” more than weddings themselves. Why do I love them […]
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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.