Architectural Workshops

Up-Country Waimea | Big Island | Luxury Real Estate Photography | Ethan Tweedie Photography /  by Ethan Tweedie

Here are some highlights of our recent shoot in Up-Country Waimea for Kendall DiDonato of this gorgeous 65-1132 Hoku’ula Road home. Per the listing details Kendall provided:

“This custom designed, Hawaiian ranch style residence was originally built for renowned artists Hiroshi Tagami and Michael Powell and later extensively upgraded through a collaboration between deReus Architects and its new owner, a prominent interior designer. Sited on an acre lot, the home’s prime location is accessible to Waimea’s schools, a short drive to the island’s best beaches and yet, located in a neighborhood where horses graze and the scent of ginger fills the air. A private sanctuary in the heart of Waimea where you can enjoy a coffee on your lanai while looking at the slopes of distant volcanoes and see the Milky Way at night. Offered at $3,895,000

Ethan specializes in photography for luxury real estate, architects, interior designers, and luxury hotels and resorts. Ethan serves all of the Hawaiian Islands including the Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai. You may contact me at 808-938-4665 | ethantweedie@gmail.com

I am a Big Island (Kailua-Kona, Waimea) photographer who specializes in architecture and interiors.  I have been entrusted by multi-billion-dollar hotel and resort brands, such as Halekulani, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, industry-leading interior designers and architects and the top luxury real estate agents in Hawaii, because of my keen eye for what is appreciated by high-end consumers and markets. 

If you would like to discuss how we can collaborate within the current health regulations please contact me. ethantweedie@gmail.com or 808-938-4665

Warmest Aloha,

Ethan

The Equestrian Hotel Photoshoot - World Equestrian Center | Ocala Florida /  by Ethan Tweedie

I had the distinct pleasure being hired to shoot the brand new Equestrian Hotel located at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida. We photographed for seven days and I can’t wait to share more of this amazing property!!

Ethan specializes in photography for luxury real estate, architects, interior designers, and luxury hotels and resorts. Ethan serves all of the Hawaiian Islands including the Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai. You may contact me at 808-938-4665 | ethantweedie@gmail.com

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY - Business and Photography Techniques for Commercial Photography /  by Ethan Tweedie

Why You Should Take This Class:

This class is for the photographer that wants to take their real estate/architecture/commercial photography to the next level in a fun and open atmosphere. We will discuss all the techniques you need to create images used by architects, interior designers, luxury hotels and high-end builders.

• Shooting on location as Ethan demonstrates his techniques and student time photographing the same space on their own.
• Digital Darkroom techniques taking your images from bland to beautiful using software programs such as Lightroom and Photoshop,
• The business of commercial photography, pricing, estimating, invoicing, marketing, licensing and finding clients.

Registration for the class at the Texas School of Photography is January 3rd at 11 pm CST. Last year there were 75 plus people that signed up for the class of 25 students so you will want to have your finger on the trigger at exactly the right time. To register and learn more click HERE

To learn more about the Texas School of Photography and my class click HERE

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Art Show Update!! Vintage Mauna Kea Prints! /  by Ethan Tweedie

My classmate at Parker School, Jonah Roll has made available two prints by his father (My photography teacher at Parker School) former Star Bulletin Chief Photographer Warren Roll.  Proceeds from these remastered 16x16 metal prints will go towards Parker School Scholarships.

Both images were taken in 1968, the first image is the summit of Mauna Kea with only one telescope (The University of Hawaii 0.6m) and the second print is of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel shortly after it opened.

I hope to see you at the Harbor Gallery in Kawaihae, Friday August 16th 2019 from 6pm to 8pm! Come talk story!

Waikiki 2019 First South Swell /  by Ethan Tweedie

I got back to Honolulu just in time for the first big South Swell, Waikiki Beach was going off at around 6 to 10 feet. Although the swell was inconsistent some nice sets rolled through and it was fun to fly the Mavic Pro 2 and get some shots of the surf below. You can’t beat the backdrop of the Royal Hawaiian!

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY - Business and Photography Techniques for Commercial Photography Workshop COMPLETED /  by Ethan Tweedie

What an amazing 6 days we had, 24 students signed up for my workshop and we covered the following topics: 

  • Gear talk - Lenses, Lights, Modifiers, Camera Tripods/Heads, Tethering, Tilt-Shift lenses

  • Using off camera flash with Profoto Lighting using the following – B1x, A1 and B10s

  • Compositions/How to use shadow and light to create compelling imagery

  • Window Pulls – getting the view out the window

  • Learn “The System” for shooting any space

  • Post Processing using Lightroom and Photoshop

  • Estimating and pricing (including cost sharing and licensing)

  • Working with commercial clients (Interior Designers, Builders, Contractors, etc)

  • Twilight Demo

  • Mark your calendars for next year!!  The unofficial dates for Texas School of Photography will be April 26ththrough May 1st 2020!

Here are some shots we took during the week and some behind the scenes shots!!  See you next year!