Full disclosure: I’m a capitalist, I’m a conservative, I voted for Trump, and I see nothing wrong with being greedy. Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re saying, “Steven, greed is bad. What in the world are you talking about!” And I have to admit, you’re right. Greed is bad. […]
I got sick over the holidays! A week before Christmas I developed a cough. The next three or four days, I spent resting in bed, trying to get myself healthy for Christmas Eve because I’m the head chef at my Christmas party. It’s been about a week since I […]
They always say keep your political ideologies out of your business, and to a certain extent, I believe this to be true. But right now, this nation seems to be very much divided. And there are many people who flat out hate people who voted for Trump. We’re […]
Hey everyone: future brides, current clients, and everyone in between! Man-o-man, has it been awhile since I’ve written on my website! When I first put up my internet wedding portal, I was very much – the active blogger. Mainly, I wrote to put up relevant content for my […]
I’m sure you’ve heard of the TV show, Catfish, where people pretend to be someone their not to entice their victims into having an online affair. It’s both an entertaining and sad show to watch, and I admit, I’m addicted. Here in the wedding industry, we’ve been dealing with our […]
My really good friend is a Groupon addict. That app is on her phone and she’s always on the lookout for great deals that will lead to her next great adventure. For the most part, it’s worked out quite well. She’s gotten great deals at great prices with […]
According to self-proclaimed wedding experts who keep hammering my email, and calling me for advertising money, wedding season is in full swing. Do I believe them? Eh. I have noticed that during a little after Christmas to mid-January, I do get a huge influx of wedding inquiries. […]
My view on same-sex marriage has changed throughout my life. I attended a Southern Baptist Christian School in Hawaii, which preached “The Sins of Same-Sex Marriage and Same-Sex Relationships.” We were taught as kids that same-sex couples who fell in love with each other were going to hell. I know […]
The Knot ripped me off, and it wasn’t pretty. In December of 2013, I was approached by The Knot via an anonymous phone call to advertise on their website. The Knot offered me an overkill of web advertising opportunities, most of which was quickly read off a script, and most […]
While the death of Robin Williams has left the world in complete shock, and a for awhile, a slightly comatose depression, there is still much to be learned from this tragic event. All clues to the cause of Mr. William’s death, as of now, point to suicide. Suicide by […]
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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.