Kalua Pig is probably one of the more popular Hawaiian foods that you’ve probably tasted. At every luau, pulling the pig from the imu, or underground stove, is an event to itself. When the imu is opened, the smell of the kiawe wood fills the air, and it just waters […]
DO NOT GO TO HALEIWA MCDONALD’S! Let me first start by saying that I am a fan of McDonald’s despite this completely horrible experience. I love their food, their desserts, and especially their dollar large drinks! But at all cost, avoid stopping by the Haleiwa McDonald’s on your trip to […]
THE HAWAIIAN WEDDING CEREMONY Before I dive into the belly of this article, I want to get the business part out right away. I would estimate that about 90% of my customers want some type of Hawaiian element in their wedding. Some of those elements are as follows: A Hawaiian […]
Look at my round face! Fat from all that BBQ! Two weeks, five States, two college football games, BBQ ribs, and 17 pounds later – Now that’s a vacation! I’m not sure when is the last time I took a vacation. You know this probably better than I do, but […]
I’m a recent fan of “The Bachelor” franchise. A good friend of mine got me interested in it and I’ve been tuning in for the last few years. I actually have some loose ties to “The Bachelor” franchise as I had the opportunity to photograph one of the Bachelors […]
So many sportswriters got it wrong – again. Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a diehard Eagles fan. It’s in my bio and posted throughout this site. I’m also a huge Nick Foles fan. From the first day the Eagles drafted him, I’ve told friends, family, and anyone who […]
We don’t have a professional football team in Hawaii, so the story behind why one fan chooses to follow a certain team can be rather interesting. For me, I started following the Philadelphia Eagles back when Randall Cunningham was the quarterback. That was back in the early 1990’s when the […]
Aaron and Melissa Klein refused to bake a lesbian couple a wedding cake because it conflicted with their religious beliefs. Not surprisingly, instead of just getting sued for the value of the wedding cake, they were sued for $135,000 because the incident caused that couple to gain weight and they […]
Since I run a wedding company that specializes in couples who want to elope on the beaches in Hawaii, you would think I’d have a bias here. Afterall, more beach weddings mean more money! And I’m Chinese, that stereotype is true, and we love our money! But I really don’t […]
I’M AN ELOPING WEDDING PLANNER? I GUESS I AM! Well well well. Apparently, after twenty years of being in the wedding industry, I’ve finally found my identity! Apparently, I, Steven Young, am an eloping wedding planner! And apparently, in the latest ABC NEWS PIECE, “It’s the new way to […]
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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.