architectural photographer

"Winter Milky Way, Mauna Kea" Featured in Hawaiian Airlines Magazine Hana Hou January 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

This image was originally taken on a very cold and snowy evening in January 2014 on the summit of Mauna Kea at close to 14,000 feet above sea level on the Big Island of Hawaii. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano that rises above the atmosphere to make viewing of the night sky a spectacular site to behold. There are over a dozen Observatories on the summit including the W.M Keck Observatory who hired me several times to capture images for them. You can view my Observatory Photography here Observatory Gallery

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

Ke‘olu Golf Course Photography | Four Seasons Hualalai | Hawaii /  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

Luxury Hotel Photography | Halekulani and Halepuna | Waikiki | Oahu /  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.

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

Capturing Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House in Grand Rapids, Michigan /  by Ethan Tweedie

his past fall, I had the unique opportunity to photograph another Frank Lloyd Wright home—the Meyer May House in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a special experience as I was visiting my Mom, who had recently moved to Ludington, Michigan, the town where she grew up. Ludington is a place I hold dear, with its pristine sugar sand beaches, lighthouses, and a wealth of outdoor activities that made for wonderful childhood memories.

While in Michigan for a few weeks, I thought it would be the perfect time to make a short trip to Grand Rapids and visit the Meyer May House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic properties. After contacting Steelcase Inc., who owns and operates the property, they graciously offered a private tour just for my Mom and me, along with a few hours to photograph the home. It was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up, and I’m thrilled to share the stunning images from this unforgettable experience.

The Meyer May House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908 for Meyer May, a local businessman. As one of the best examples of Wright’s Prairie School style, the home features low-pitched roofs, overhanging eaves, and horizontal lines that blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. The interior is characterized by open spaces, custom-built furniture, and natural materials like wood and stone—hallmarks of Wright’s visionary design.

After the May family sold the home in the 1940s, the property was rezoned for multi-family use. In the 1980s, Steelcase Inc. purchased the house and undertook a meticulous restoration, returning the home to Wright’s original vision. Today, the Meyer May House is open to the public as a museum, offering tours that allow visitors to experience Wright’s architectural brilliance up close.

I want to give a special thanks to Don Dekker, Director of the Meyer May House, for the personal tour and for allowing me the opportunity to photograph this magnificent property. The photos were captured on October 7th, 2022 and provide a glimpse into the beauty and timeless appeal of Wright’s design.

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

22 Million Oceanfront Home at Waikoloa Beach | Luxury Real Estate Photography by Ethan Tweedie /  by Ethan Tweedie

Check out this $22 Million Dollar ocean front home listing by MacArthur and Lai Group.  The home sits on the edge of Anaeho’omalu Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii nestled between the Waikoloa Beach Marriott and the Hilton Waikoloa Village directly on the Pacific Ocean. The views and location of this property are stunning, from Sunsets in the evening to the stars and Milky Way at night!  It was amazing to photograph this stunning home as we spent 13 hours on location capturing each space in the best light.   Below are some highlights from the photoshoot!

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


Upcountry Waikiki Ranch | Big Island | Hawaii /  by Ethan Tweedie

Upcountry Waikii Ranch Property here on the Big Island. Designed by Architect Rhoady Lee and currently listed by agents extraordinaire Alethea Lai and Megan MacArthur.

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

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