Capturing Luxury: A Photoshoot with Four Seasons Oahu / March 24, 2025 by Ethan Tweedie

Few locations blend natural beauty, luxury, and hospitality as seamlessly as the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. I recently had the privilege of photographing two key areas of this stunning property: Hokulea, the resort’s elegant coffee bar and lounge, and the Four Seasons Fitness Centre.

Hokulea: Photographing A Scenic Coffee Lounge

Hokulea offers guests an indoor outdoor space with ocean views and a relaxed atmosphere. Our goal for this shoot was to highlight the natural light and inviting ambiance that make it a favorite spot. The morning sunlight streaming through the lounge’s open design provided a beautiful setting for capturing the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Hokulea Ocean View Lounge

Hokulea Ocean View Lounge Outdoor Seating

Hokulea Ocean Lounge Coffee and other Menu Items

Hokulea Ocean View Lounge Meeting Table

Photographing The Four Seasons Fitness Centre: A Sanctuary for Wellness

The Four Seasons Oahu Fitness Centre is designed for guests who want to maintain their health and well-being while traveling. Equipped with modern machines and open workout spaces, it provides a premium fitness experience.

For this shoot, we focused on capturing how natural light enhances the space, making it feel open and energizing. The large windows with amazing ocean and tropical views and thoughtful layout create an environment that encourages movement and relaxation.

The Four Seasons Fitness Centre

Reflections on the Shoot

Shooting for the Four Seasons is always a rewarding experience. The team at Ko Olina is so fun and professional to work with, they have expertly created a destination that balances luxury and relaxation, and we aimed to reflect that in our imagery. Mahalo Four Seasons Oahu!

Have you visited the Four Seasons Oahu? Let me know your favorite spots at the resort in the comments below!

Coming Soon! I look forward to sharing the newly renovated rooms that we just photographed! Stay tuned for more visuals showcasing the refreshed elegance of the Four Seasons Oahu.

Ethan specializes in photography for luxury hotels and resorts, architects, interior designers and luxury real estate. 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

"Winter Milky Way, Mauna Kea" Featured in Hawaiian Airlines Magazine Hana Hou January 2025 / February 19, 2025 by Ethan Tweedie

My "Winter Milky Way, Mauna Kea" image was featured in Hawaiian Airlines Magazine, Hana Hou! You can see the whole magazine here on ISSUU

Hana Hou Magazine January 2025

Hana Hou Magazine Cover

Ke‘olu Golf Course Photography | Four Seasons Hualalai | Hawaii / May 13, 2024 by Ethan Tweedie

The Hualalai Resort recently hired me to photograph their newly renovated Private Members Only Ke’olu Golf Course using Drone Aerial Photography. For 5 days in a row we started our day at Sunrise and captured 3 to 4 Holes each morning ending the day by 8am as to capture the best light on each Hole.

The renovation took two years and is the first since the Tom Weiskopf course debuted in 2002. The Golf Course’s major changes were converting the Bermuda grass to Paspalum. “The Paspalum grass is more salt tolerant and has a brilliant emerald green appearance” says Dan Husek Director of Golf Course Maintenance.

It was truly an honor to have the privilege of capturing this magnificent golf course in its best light.

Ethan specializes in photography for luxury real estate, architects, interior designers, and luxury hotels and resorts. If you have a golf course in need to photography please contact me! 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

Ke'olu Golf Course

Luxury Hotel Photography | Halekulani and Halepuna | Waikiki | Oahu / May 9, 2024 by Ethan Tweedie

Some highlights from our photoshoot at the Halekulani and Halepuna, both hotels went through some renovations and the client needed to update a few of the room images and capture some images of the Lobby at Halepuna.

Halekulani is one of the first and finest hotels in Hawaii and sits right on the beach in the heart of Waikiki. The name Halekulani means “House Befitting Heaven” and it's the quintessential Hawaii experience with amazing personal service with sunsets and dining on the ocean each evening.

Across the street from Halekulani is Halepuna, “it is the finest upscale boutique hotel in Waikiki and was named top hotel in Hawaii by CNN Travel four years in a row."

I hope you enjoy the images as much as we enjoyed shooting for our client and experiencing the hotel's offerings.

Halekulani Ocean View Room

Halekulani Refreshment Bar and Desk

Halepuna Mountain View

Halepuna Ocean View

Halepuna Suite Refreshment Bar

Halepuna Guest Room

Halepuna Guest Room Refreshment Bar

Halepuna Lobby and Guest Check In

Halepuna Guest Check In

Halepuna Evening View of Waikiki

Violet Crown House | Galindo Neighborhood | Austin Texas / August 23, 2023 by Ethan Tweedie

The Violet Crown House is a property managed by leading luxury hospitality company Inspirato. Inspirato offers a members only, subscription based vacation properties for the discerning traveler. Violet Crown is perched atop Terrell Hill in Austin’s Galindo neighborhood which is 5 to 7 minutes from downtown Austin, and 40 minutes to Lake Austin and Lake Travis. The home feature a rooftop patio with amazing views of the surrounding neighborhood and Texas Sunsets. The home was designed by Award Winning Architect Davey McEathron Architecture known for the creative geometries and elegant use of raw materials.

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

Violet Crown House |Xeriscape landscaping | Front Exterior

Violet Crown House | Primary Bedroom

Violet Crown House | Primary Bedroom Ensuite

Violet Crown House | Bedroom

Violet Crown House | Sitting Area

Violet Crown House | Bedroom with Ensuite

Violet Crown House | Living Room

Violet Crown House | Open Concept Living to Dining

Violet Crown House | Kitchen

Violet Crown House | Pool and Deck Area

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Violet Crown House | Aerial

Violet Crown House | Rooftop Patio

Violet Crown House | Aerial Looking Towards Austin

Violet Crown House | Austin Sunset From The Rooftop Patio

Violet Crown House | Evening Exterior

Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina / May 5, 2023 by Ethan Tweedie

Recent project images from the Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina

The main goal of the three day photoshoot was to capture the unforgettable ocean views from several of the Hotel’s Rooms and Suites. As you can see, the views from the rooms are stunning, the upper-floor corner room has incredible views from two private balconies of the vast Pacific Ocean! It truly has that wow factor!

We had a great shoot at the Four Seasons and the hospitality of all the staff was just amazing. We look forward to going back to shoot soon! Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone at the FS Oahu!

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Prime Corner Oceanfront Suite

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Oceanfront Room

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Resort Room

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Prime Oceanfront One Bedroom Suite

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Partial Oceanfront Room

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Resort Junior Suite

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Deluxe Garden View Room

Four Seasons Oahu | Hawaii | Oceanfront Room

Kilauea Eruption January 15th 2023 | Watch the Timelapse of the Lava Lake! / January 19, 2023 by Ethan Tweedie

Timelapse of the current eruption on Kilauea. Kilauea started erupting on January 5th 2023 after a short pause, a lava lake has formed inside the Halemaumau Crater on the summit of Kilauea Volcano.