Ethan Tweedie Photography

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.

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

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

Ka’ulu Lot 19 Project | Four Seasons Hualalai | Kona Coast | Big Island / May 4, 2024 by Ethan Tweedie

One of the most exclusive resorts in the World and in Hawaii, the Four Seasons Hualalai is surrounded by white-sand beaches and black-lava landscapes on the Kona Coast of the Big Island. It offers privacy and luxury amenities like ocean activities, golf and tennis for its A-List Clientele. The Four Seasons Hualalai Resort has been voted Best Luxury Resort in Hawaii by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report lists the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort the #1 resort in Hawaii. The Resort is also home to some of the most exclusive private residences in the World boasting over 100 private home owners such as this property at Ka’ulu Lot 19.

Ka’ulu Lot 19 was developed by March Capital Management, a San Francisco-based development and investment firm, as an investment property that will be used by exclusive clientele as luxury vacation rental. “MCM” teamed up with GM Construction, a design build firm to put their vision into reality. GM Construction is “a custom, luxury home builder that, for over twenty years, has constructed residences in the resort communities along the Kona and Kohala Coast” and has built most of the homes at the Hualalai Resort.

The property is situated on the fairway of the 3rd Hole of the Hualalai Golf Course and faces West for gorgeous Hawaiian sunsets. The home features a spa and infinity pool and three golf-carts to play golf, visit the beach or the many restaurants located within the Four Seasons Resort.

I was hired by “MCM” to photograph this property over a 2 day period to capture each space in its best light. The home features 7 bedrooms and 9 baths boasting that quintessential indoor outdoor living here in Hawaii. Below are some of the highlights from our photoshoot in April 2024

Entry Gate into Courtyard

Vaulted Ceilings in the Great Room

Livingroom with Open Pocket Doors

Great room kitchen and dining view towards pool and pocket ocean view

Covered lanai with BBQ grill, dining and living area

Pool and spa facing the golf course and ocean

Ocean view from pool

Ocean view looking north

Kitchen with wine and coffee bar

Wine and Coffee bar

Wolf and Thermador appliances

Primary Bedroom with view of golf course and ocean view

Primary Bedroom Lanai and Daybed

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Ensuite Vanity

Primary Bedroom Ensuite with Outdoor Shower

Primary Bedroom Ensuite Freestanding Tub

2nd Primary Bedroom

2nd Primary Bedroom Ensuite Vanity and Outdoor Garden Shower

2nd Primary Bedroom Ensuite Waterfall Shower

One of Four Guest Bedrooms

One of Four Guest Bedroom Ensuites

Ka’ulu Lot 19 located on the 3rd Hole of the Hualalai Course

Gorgeous Views of Hualalai Volcano

Hualalai Resort on the Kona Coast

Golden Hour Light on the Pool and Spa

Covered Lanai in Afternoon Light

Pool and Spa

Outdoor Living Dining Area

Pool and Spa

Chaise Lounges Poolside

Great Room at Golden Hour

Covered Lanai Living Area

Sunset and Tiki’s

Gorgeous Hawaiian Sunset

Pool and Spa at dusk

Twilight at Lot 19

Pool at Twilight

Twilight Pool Reflection

Indoor/Outdoor Living at Dusk

Great Room in the Evening

Indoor/Outdoor Living at Dusk

Courtyard at Twilight

Entry Gate at Twilight

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.

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

Waialea Beach House | Hawaii Island / August 14, 2023 by Ethan Tweedie

One of my latest projects at Waialea Beach here on the Big Island for Interior Designer Josepha Buckingham. Such a lovely place right on Waialea Beach!

“With a vision toward a quiet interior and cool respite from the heat of the beach, birch plywood panels were used to line walls and ceilings throughout. Furniture is upholstered in neutral fabrics, as a backdrop for vibrant custom pillows and textiles, which reflect the tropical setting and impart an immediate sense of vacation” Josepha Buckingham

Waialea Beach House | Hawaii Island

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House | Grand Rapids Michigan / May 10, 2023 by Ethan Tweedie

This past fall I visited my Mom who moved to Ludington Michigan, the town she grew up. Ludington is a place I am very familiar with as we visited my Grandparents there each summer growing up. It’s a wonderful place to visit with pristine sugar sand beaches, lighthouses and tons of outdoor activities. Since I would be in Michigan for a couple weeks I thought a visit to Grand Rapids might be fun to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House. I contacted Steelcase Inc. who owns and operates the property to see if there was any chance I could photography the home. They responded back right away and offered to give me a tour with just my Mom and I and a couple hours to photograph the home. Below are some of the captures from this magnificent property. Here is more information on this Frank Lloyd Wright Home:

The Meyer May House is a historic home located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. It was designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908 for local businessman Meyer May and his family. The house is considered to be one of Wright's most significant Prairie School designs. The Meyer May House features many of the hallmarks of Wright's Prairie School style, including low-pitched roofs, overhanging eaves, and horizontal lines that blend into the surrounding landscape. The interior of the house is also characterized by open spaces, built-in furniture, and extensive use of natural materials such as wood and stone.

After the May family sold the house in the 1940s, it was rezoned for multi-family use. In the 1980s the Steelcase office furniture company purchased the house and restored it to Wright’s original vision.

Today, the Meyer May House is open to the public as a museum and is free to visit. Visitors can tour the house and learn about Wright's architectural vision and the history of the May family. The Meyer May House is considered to be one of the best examples of Wright's Prairie School architecture, and it is a popular destination for architecture enthusiasts and tourists alike.

Special thanks goes to Don Dekker, Director of The Meyer May House for the personal tour and allowing me to photograph some of the interior. Image were photographed on October 7th 2022.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House

The Meyer May house is 114 years old and you can see how the house has warped over time, the camera was level etc

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.

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Mauna Loa Eruption | Star Trails Above / December 2, 2022 by Ethan Tweedie

Mauna Loa Eruption and the Star Trails early morning on December 1st 2022. Taken from the slopes of Mauna Kea. Contact me if you are interested getting prints made. Mahalo!