For some reason, everyone and their grandmother (I’m not kidding, many of my brides are grandmothers) wants to get married on Oahu in the month of July. I’m booked almost to the brim, but I can more than likely take on a handful of jobs if you’re willing to be […]
An example of bad storytelling: This is taken from a magazine. So tell me. Why would a grown man, fly a young kid into the middle of the Utah Salt Flats, with one parachute, splash on cologne, and say he’s “Living unforgettable moments.” The glider, by the way, cannot take […]
There’s no “Major” tsunami on the way to Hawaii after an 8.2 Earthquake rattled the shores of Chile. There may be 6 to 8 foot waves that come ashore. Swimmers, boaters, and all water sports “recreationist” are advised to say out of the ocean. No warnings for beach weddings […]
A LITTLE BUSY HERE Hey everyone, I’m just a bit busy this week, so I won’t be responding to emails as quick quick as I usually do. I’m usually very good in regarding response times on every email; I’ve been known to respond within the minute or at least the […]
Me and my friends a the Pro Bowl Block Party, 2014. I’m the gut on the very far left. The Eagles fan A WEEK FULL OF AWESOMENESS People ask me all the time if I ever get bored of living on an island in the middle of the ocean. My […]
Three things happened or are happening this week: 50 foot waves, Chinatown festivities to launch the lunar new year, and the Pro Bowl! If you’re into doing stuff, you gotta book your wedding the week before the Superbowl in Hawaii. I just realized it now, but this week […]
It’s become a normal thing for us. Every Christmas, President Obama returns home to the islands to spend Christmas here with his family. While I’m not a fan of his politics, I have to say, this guy is a great family man. From what I can tell, he’s a […]
BAD WEATHER THIS WEEKEND It looks like the weather is going to be very very crappy this weekend. I don’t have any weddings, thank God, but if you do have a wedding this weekend, I highly suggest you move it to another day. There is no safe place this […]
From one of my recent weddings. Hey everyone. I’ve been a little backed up on emails for the past two days, and I won’t be able to get to those emails until Wednesday Hawaii time (which is Thursday your time). I have 3 weddings today, as it’s 11-12-13! It’s […]
BAD WEATHER THIS WEEKEND, SHOULD CLEAR UP SOON It’s raining almost everywhere in Hawaii this weekend. It started to get bad on Friday, right after my last wedding for the week. Luckily I had zero weddings this weekend. I’ve been flash flood warnings throughout the day, so I’ve been hunkered […]
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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.