Usually, around this time of the year my phone starts ringing with companies begging me to advertise with them. I never bite. They tell me, “It’s booking season!” Is it? I’ve planned over 5000 plus weddings now, and I till this day, I have no idea when booking […]
I just needed to clear the air because there have been some very dishonest wedding planners out there who are telling their clients that beach weddings are illegal, and the only option is to book with an expensive resort, or to book with a private property. The reason they are […]
Are you foodie? Well, I’m not sure if I’m a foodie, but I love food. Great tasting food. I love “unhealthy food” as well. I put that in quotes because in this day in age, it seems that every diet out there alienates some type of food or macro-nutrient […]
In Part Two of my food blog, I’ll be continuing my list with a handful of restaurants that come to my mind that I feel are off the mainstream path. L & L DRIVE-IN, KANEOHE – BEST STEW I’VE TASTED, PRETTY GOOD ON EVERYTHING ELSE This drive-in restaurant is an […]
We don’t have snow here in Oahu during the winter, we have huge waves! Winter storms kick up the ocean and they create some pretty large waves on the North Shore of Oahu. Every year, there’s always the chance for 20 to 30 foot high waves that are so […]
How do you feel about sales or specials? On one hand, I can understand how a business can lower prices for a weekend, a day, or even hours, to entice customers into their store during a slow period of the year. Then from the consumer point of view, don’t […]
Picture this: It’s a quiet Saturday for me in Oahu. The weather is not great by my house. It’s storming pretty bad, clouds are draping down the mountain side making the Ko’olau Mountain Range almost invisible. I click on the TV to see what college football games are on. […]
8.12.15 – Hurricane Hilda has been downgraded to a tropical storm and is now headed west of State of Hawaii. It is also weakening drastically in strength. Looks like Hawaii dodged another bullet. We’re not expecting any rain either! 8.8.15 – So Hurricane Guillermo is gone. Thank […]
It was a landmark ruling, not to mention, a very close ruling, but same-sex couples can now legally marry in all 50 States of America. This is definitely a victory for same-sex couples, but just part of a handful of steps before same-sex marriage gains equal footing to traditional marriage. […]
This was not a last minute wedding if you’re wondering It’s one of the most common questions I get asked during the summer, and I’m not sure why I never addressed this concern through an official article. But at least once per week, sometimes twice a day, a couple […]
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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.