Big Island Photographer

Frank Lloyd Wright Hawaii by Ethan Tweedie

In 2015 It was my honor to have the opportunity to photograph the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in the State of Hawaii.  Surprisingly I never knew the home existed and to find out it was in my own hometown of Waimea Hawaii was really astounding.

The home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was an unbuilt project designed in 1954, but shelved until 1984 and finally built in 1995 and was called the Cornwall residence.  The plans were prepared by Taliesin Associated Architects in Scottsdale, Arizona who are affiliated with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the only entity authorized to oversee the construction of Frank Lloyd Wright’s unbuilt projects. The project was built by local builder Hans Torweihe and some recent interior design work by Willman Interiors.

The home sits on close to 3 acres right on a bluff over looking Keanuiomano Stream and in the distance looms the amazing views of Mauna Kea Volcano, Mauna Loa Volcano and Hualalai Volcano.  The property takes full advantage of some of the best views on the Big Island.

The home is privately owned, but they do allow the home to be rented for vacationers or Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiasts.  Here is the VRBO link

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


Lava Lake | Kilauea Volcano | Milky Way | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Ethan Tweedie

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is home to the World’s Most Active Volcano Kilauea which is an amazing back drop to shoot the Milky Way because of the glowing Lava Lake at the summit.

On August 20th 2022 we decided to photography the Milky Way at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  I chose this particular evening because the moon wouldn’t rise till around 12:30am giving us plenty of time to see the night sky and the Lava Lake in all its glory without the light of the Moon washing out the sky.

Image 1, taken just after sunset you can begin to see the Milky Way on the far left and the glow of the Lava Lake getting brighter.  Eventually it got pitch black and they Milky Way moved into position right over the Lava Lake as seen in Image 2.  In image 3 you can see some clouds drifting by glowing from the Lava Lake below! It was an amazing 5 hours watching the scene unfold!

If you would like to see the Time Lapse I made and posted earlier in the week go here Milky Way Time Lapse

I hope you enjoy!

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

Kilauea Lava Lake | Milky Way Time Lapse | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Ethan Tweedie

We spent the night at Kilauea watching the Milky Way transit the dark sky. Taken August 20th 2022 at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Be sure to click the expand button to look at the video larger!

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

Kohanaiki House | Kailua-Kona | Hawaii by Ethan Tweedie

Recent Project -Kohanaiki House

Kohanaiki, Big Island | Hawaii

Architect - McLaughlin and Associates Architects

Interior Design - Norton Design Approach

Kohanaiki is a private club community on 450 spectacular acres along the Kona Coast

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

Kohala Timber Estate | Hawi | Hawaii Architectural Photography by Ethan Tweedie

Kohala Timber Estate

This Luxury Real Estate in Kohala was photographed for listing agents Megan MacArthur and Alethea Lai, the home sits on 22 acres with amazing ocean views.  Here are some of the details “This custom 5 bed, 3.5 bath home was built in 2018 with premium timber-frame construction (Hamill Creek Timber Homes), consisting of cathedral western redwood ceilings throughout every room, including a large covered lanai with hardwood decking. Modern interior finishes include 8-foot tall mahogany french doors, mahogany cabinetry and windows, acacia flooring, architectural lighting, and natural quartzite countertops.”

Here are just a few photo highlights from the property.  Please feel free to check out my blog (Link in profile) or see the listing at Venture Sotheby’s

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

Infinite Summer House| Part 2 | Four Seasons Hualalai | Kona Coast | Big Island by Ethan Tweedie

More from the Infinite Summer House featuring the Artwork

Four Seasons Hualalai Resort - Kailua-Kona
GM Construction Design Build
Benita McConnell Interiors

This project was photographed for a family who just completed their dream property named “Infinite Summer”  at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort on the Big Island’s Kona Coast.  The family commissioned us to photograph the new addition and landscaping done by GM Construction and updated landscaping by Mahaney Environmental Design.  They also wanted us to photograph all of the art that they commissioned for the home using these artists, Kenton Nelson, Raimonds Staprans, Carrie McGee, Jody Guralnick, Courtney Buie Lipkin, Udo Noger, Eric Zener and John Evans.  Interior design was completed by Benita McConnell Interiors.  

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

USA TODAY HOME MAGAZINE | Cover Shot & Feature Article by Ethan Tweedie

This month’s USA TODAY HOME MAGAZINE cover image was photographed for designer Bridgid Coulter. Below are the two images featured in the article. This project was a collaboration between Bridgid Coulter and Architect Jim McLaughlin of McLaughlin Architects

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