A three-generation family session at an empty Beach 69 on December 31, shot on medium format film with the Pentax 645.
A small wedding at Anna Ranch Heritage Center in Waimea, shot on medium format film with the Mamiya RZ67.
Aloha! If you’re bringing your family to the Big Island, a photo session can be one of the best things you take home. It doesn’t have to be stiff or stressful. Here’s how I’d suggest planning one, from picking a side of the island to what to do when the clouds roll in. I’m Sterling, a photographer based in Hilo. I photograph families on both sides of the island, digitally or on medium format film. My sessions are relaxed and unrushed, and every one is a little different, just like every family. Hilo or Kona: Which Side Is Right for […]
A sunset first birthday session on a quiet Kona beach near the Four Seasons: golden-hour family photos, a cake, and a plan that changed the day before.
How I use flash at sunset in Kona to keep the sky rich and colorful while lighting faces, for bold, dynamic family and couples portraits instead of silhouettes.
A Kona family photographer’s guide to the best beaches for family photos: Mauʻumae, Four Seasons, Beach 69, Hāpuna and Old Kona Airport, plus when to go and what to wear.
Why the Mamiya RZ67 is the film camera I reach for most on the Big Island: stunning 6×7 detail, beautiful lenses, and a slower pace that makes every portrait feel intentional.
Jessica and Rainer’s sunset couples photoshoot on the black lava cliffs of Kalapana, shot on film near Hilo on Hawaii’s Big Island.
