I would say that close to all of my clients, at one point or another, find themselves at a Hawaiian luau. A “luau, ” if you’re wondering, is just a Hawaiian-themed party. If you’re wondering, a luau doesn’t have to be in Hawaii. It could be in Afghanistan, it just […]
I’m a wedding planner, and I’ll be quite honest, this job is pretty much overrated. Wedding planning, for the most part, is glorified waitering. You order off the menu, the waiter brings what you want (efficiently), end of story. For something so simple, you would think it would be […]
I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries from around the world about getting hitched before the end of the year. Quick answer… CAN DO! NOW REACH OUT TO ME It’s not too late to book, even if you are coming to Oahu tomorrow. The key ingredient to make this work […]
I’ll steal a line from our politicians, but “Let Me Be Clear,” that feeling a bit nervous on your wedding day is 100% completely natural. The real question is if it should be of any concern. There are two main reasons why couples feel a bit jittery on and before […]
I know the best beaches to get married in Hawaii and I’ll give you a hint. They are all on the island of Oahu. Aside from that, I’m not saying anymore because if I spill the beans, thousands of weddings will happen there, and it’ll no longer be awesome. So […]
Before I get started, full disclosure: I was born and raised on the Island of Oahu, so I’m sure I have a bias. Now let’s get down to business. So, let me guess what your dilemma is. For one reason or another, somehow a Hawaii wedding came up in your […]
Houston just got hammered by Hurricane Harvey and now Hurricane Irma is on its way to Florida. And now, my phone is blowing up regarding everything hurricane related questions to Hawaii weddings. So here are my quick answers to the most common questions that I’ve been answering this week. […]
Did that headline catch your eye? Well, it better! I just checked my travel inventory and prices of airfares to Hawaii are way down. It’s not just me who share this opinion. Check out this article by clicking here. Flights are especially cheap if you’re leaving from […]
Oh boy, am I going to sound like a sourpuss here. But I am not a fan of the outdoor Hawaii Wedding Reception. I know what you’re saying, “Steven, I have this vision. I saw these pictures. It’s in my dream. It looks so romantic.” And that’s when myself, […]
One of the most common questions I get from couples is, “Steve, which luau do locals go too?” There are three primary luaus on Oahu: The Polynesian Cultural Centers, Paradise Cove, and Germain’s Luau; and most locals don’t go to any of them. They either make their own […]
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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.