Hey everyone! Just a quick message to say Happy Thanksgiving! As every year, as if it’s been a tradition, I am announcing that I have no discounts for my packages over this weekend. And, just for the record, I never have any Groupon or specials – period. My prices are pretty […]
I am anti-debt, and I think you are too. I know what you’re probably thinking. Steven doesn’t know about debt. Well….that’s wrong. Back in my mid-twenties, I had so much debt racked up from investments gone bad, horrible business partnerships, and flat out stupid decisions, I had to file for […]
The Big Island Got Slammed, Not Oahu As I tap out this post, I can hear the rain pinging off of my tile roof here in Kaneohe. I live on the Windward side of Oahu where it tends to rain almost every day, so I’m used to this. But the […]
On The North Shore of Oahu Your wedding in Hawaii is booked and you’re ready to hop on that jetliner, dig your toes in the sand, and say your “I do’s.” You’re probably wondering, “What should I bring?” Here’s my two cents: AN EXTRA “EMPTY” SUITCASE – There’s a […]
“What happens on the day of our wedding, Steve!” It’s one of of themost common questions I get asked. Well, here’s a quick rundown. But before I we skip to your wedding day, let’s back up and talk about what you need to do BEFORE you tie the knot. There […]
Today, we had humango waves on the North Shore of Oahu. Thirty to Forty feet! Just to put things into perspective, the light pole in front of your house is most likely twenty feet high. Can you imagine a wave twice as big as that? Talk about “holy toledo batman!” Big […]
Drum roll, please? It’s none other than customer service. I know this isn’t rocket science and probably common sense. But I will tell you right now, that good customer service with Hawaii Wedding Companies, is tough to find. Many wedding companies, even large chain hotels, restaurants, take forever to return […]
SURPRISE! WE’RE GETTING OUR VOWS RENEWED One of the best things we get to do here is to plan surprise vow renewals in Hawaii. Pulling a surprise off like this isn’t difficult at all. It just a bit a strategic storytelling. How do we do it? Well, there are three […]
You’ll find some pretty unique dessert places on Oahu, so leave that carb counting diet at home and go nuts. As always, there’s a handful of places here that are off the beaten path. Many of these small dessert shops don’t have the marketing budget to be featured in travel […]
To me, personally, this is probably the least exciting page on my website, but I had to create it to let everyone know that YES, MY COMPANY DOES PERFORM SAME-SEX WEDDINGS! There are no special packages, discounts, or up-charges for same-sex weddings. Everyone pays the same price here! So […]
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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.