Big Island Photographer

Capturing the New Look: Hilton Waikoloa’s Palace Tower Renovations /  by Ethan Tweedie

A hotel that blends comfort, style, and place transforms a guest’s experience. I recently photographed the stunning renovations at Hilton Waikoloa’s Palace Tower, where the Hawaiian island-inspired design offers a fresh take on luxury with bright interiors balancing elegance and relaxation perfect for the Islands.

These bright, island-inspired interiors bring a fresh, modern feel while maintaining the warmth and comfort that guests expect while staying here on the Big Island. My goal for this shoot was to showcase the inviting atmosphere and thoughtful design of these updated spaces. By capturing both wide room views and key details, I aimed to highlight the elegance and style that make these rooms stand out.

High-quality imagery is essential for hotels undergoing renovations or launching new spaces. Guests book based on online visuals, and first impressions matter. At Ethan Tweedie Photography, I specialize in capturing the essence of luxury hotels and resorts, showcasing their unique atmosphere and guest experience whether it is on the Big Island, Oahu, Kauai, or Maui.

Let’s connect if you’re looking to showcase your next project with stunning photography. Contact Ethan

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

Recent Work | Architecture | deReus Architects | Philpotts Interiors /  by Ethan Tweedie

This was a two day project for deReus Architects and Philpotts Interiors located on the Kona Coast at a place called Kaʻupulehu. Kaʻupulehu is adjacent to three legendary luxury real estate properties, on the Big Island of Hawaii: Kukio Golf and Beach Club, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, and the Rosewood Kona Village.

Ethan Tweedie Photography 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

Hoku'ula | Waimea | Hawaii Virtual Tour /  by Ethan Tweedie

Today’s COVID-19 virtual tour subject is Pu’u Hoku’ula. The literal meaning of Hoku'ula is Red Star in the Hawaiian language. It is the dominant Pu'u or hill in Waimea. It is sometimes referred to as Buster Brown and Knob Hill. I hope you enjoy your tour of my favorite Pu'u in my little town of Waimea!

Wash your hands, don’t touch your face and stay safe!!

Aloha,

Ethan

Ethan Tweedie Photography 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

Waimea Hawaii Virtual Sunset /  by Ethan Tweedie

Waimea Virtual Sunset April 3, 2020 for those who can not travel during the COVID-19 travel restrictions!

Enjoy virtual viewers!

Be safe and stay sassy!

Ethan

Ethan Tweedie Photography 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

Hawaii Island Virtual Tour! /  by Ethan Tweedie

One thing I miss during this unprecedented time is sharing the things I get to see everyday here in Hawaii. With travel restrictions in place because of COVID-19 I decided to just fly my drone and grab a quick video to share! These are the beloved Pu’u of Waimea this morning April 2nd 2020. I hope everyone out there is safe and making the best out of a tough situation! We will come out of this stronger! Be safe everyone.

Aloha! Ethan

For information about how I can help Essential Businesses (Real Estate Photography, Hotel and Resort Photography) during Hawaii’s COVID-19 Shutdown on the Big Island, please contact Ethan Tweedie Photography at (808) 938-4665 or 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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