This is such an amazing film about an amazing team of some of the brightest individuals ever assembled to create the W.M. Keck Observatory here on the Big Island of Hawaii.
W.M. Keck Observatory writes: “W. M. Keck Observatory takes a journey through time, honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future. This film highlights the vision, mission, and evolution of the most scientifically impactful optical/infrared twin telescopes on Earth, as told through the lenses of the people who are part of the Observatory’s history and experienced the trials, tribulations, and successes of building what was once called ‘The Impossible Telescope.’”
I am so proud to have met so many of these amazing people and had the opportunity to work with them capturing images for the Observatory! Mahalo Andrea Ghez, Andrew Cooper, Ron Laub, Taft Armandroff, Barbara Schaefer, Hilton A. Lews, Debbie Goodwin, Joan Cambell, Cindy Chong, Steve Jefferson, Leslie Kissner, Gregory Wirth, Pete Tucker, Sandra Faber, Gavin Sebastian, Pieter van Dokkum, Noelani Nitz, Eric Appleby, Carol and Clive Davies, Joseph Gargiulo, Margaret Cookie Holley, Truman Wold.
To see some of my images from the W.M. Keck Observatory, please click here
Our latest photoshoot was on the Big Island of Hawaii for a company called Inspirato, they are a leading luxury hospitality company that manages, staffs, and maintains an exclusive collection of branded luxury vacation homes.
The home we photographed is located in the heart of the Waikoloa Beach Resort on a beachfront setting called Kolea which is a gated community right on Anaehoʻomalu Bay on the stunning Kohala/Kona Coast. The first thing you see when you enter the home is the gorgeous blue water of the Pacific Ocean. You can certainly enjoy the pool and Jacuzzi or just a short walk from the home is the white sands of Anaehoʻomalu Beach where you can relax on the beach, swim, snorkel etc or explore the Petroglyphs steps away from the house.
We were blessed with gorgeous sunny skies most of the day and to our surprise a rare light rain cloud came over the house and created this giant rainbow right at sunset!!
If you are need of Luxury Vacation Rental photographer please give me a call or email me for a quote. We serve all of the Hawaii islands including Kauai, Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.
Mahalo,
Ethan
EthanTweedie@Gmail.com
808-938-4665
Gorgeous full rainbow at sunset!
As you enter the home you are immediately drawn to the view of the Pacific Ocean!
Gorgeous ocean front views!
Massive views from this living room
Pool and Spa
Gorgeous View!
Master Bedroom View
Master Bath Vanity and adjoining tub and shower
Master Bath Tub and Shower
Master Outdoor Shower
Well appointed spacious kitchen
Living room view at dusk
Anaehoʻomalu Bay is amazing for snorkeling
Anaehoʻomalu Beach
Sunset Colors
Outdoor living at its best
Master Bedroom at night
The Beach Shack at Kalahiki, South Kona, Big Island Hawaii - Nanea Studios Inc and Rhoady Lee Architecture & Design. Kalahiki is an off-grid beach shack on the south kona coast. Large makai lanai is outdoor living area. Louvered windows and large doors mauka and makai control air flow.
The Beach Shack at Kalahiki, South Kona, Big Island Hawaii - Nanea Studios Inc
The Beach Shack at Kalahiki, South Kona, Big Island Hawaii - Nanea Studios Inc
The Beach Shack at Kalahiki, South Kona, Big Island Hawaii - Nanea Studios Inc
The Beach Shack at Kalahiki, South Kona, Big Island Hawaii - Nanea Studios Inc
I got back to Honolulu just in time for the first big South Swell, Waikiki Beach was going off at around 6 to 10 feet. Although the swell was inconsistent some nice sets rolled through and it was fun to fly the Mavic Pro 2 and get some shots of the surf below. You can’t beat the backdrop of the Royal Hawaiian!
Gear talk - Lenses, Lights, Modifiers, Camera Tripods/Heads, Tethering, Tilt-Shift lenses
Using off camera flash with Profoto Lighting using the following – B1x, A1 and B10s
Compositions/How to use shadow and light to create compelling imagery
Window Pulls – getting the view out the window
Learn “The System” for shooting any space
Post Processing using Lightroom and Photoshop
Estimating and pricing (including cost sharing and licensing)
Working with commercial clients (Interior Designers, Builders, Contractors, etc)
Twilight Demo
Mark your calendars for next year!! The unofficial dates for Texas School of Photography will be April 26ththrough May 1st 2020!
This luxury home built and designed by Pu`uwai, Koloa’s Premier Design/Build Company in the Kukui’ula community on Kauai’s South shore takes a modern approach to tropical design. Each bedroom opens up to the exterior lanai areas and both master suite bathrooms open to private courtyards and outdoor showers. The infinity edge pool has a swim-up bar, aqua lounge area and seamless spa.
Pu`uwai Design + Build hired us to photograph this gorgeous home to market their company, market as a luxury vacation rental, and list for sale. We spent close to 3 days photographing this amazing home and it felt like photographing a piece of art, truly an amazing property Pu`uwai created.
I am grateful to Pu`uwai giving us close to three days to shoot at the house, the weather on Kauai in the winter can get tricky sometimes and on our last half day it rained almost non stop! Lastly I want to thank Malia and Justin of Pu`uwai for letting us stay at the property, it saved a lot of time packing and unpacking all of our gear each day! It truly was an amazing property to photograph, Mahalo!
Indoor Outdoor living at its finest at Hale Kahakai, Kukui’ula on the South Shore of Kauai - Pu’uwai Design + Build
Ethan specializes in photography for architects, interior designers, and the hospitality industry. Honolulu Hawaii | Kailua-Kona Hawaii | Austin Texas | 808-938-4665 | ethantweedie@gmail.com
