Kona · Kohala Coast
Kona Photographer: Families, Couples & Weddings
Golden-hour sessions along the Kona-Kohala coast, shot digitally or on medium format film.
I’m Sterling, a photographer based in Hilo. I drive over to Kona for sessions in Kailua-Kona, Keauhou, Waikoloa and the beaches in between: families, couples, maternity, portraits and weddings.
Digital Sessions
From $395
Relaxed golden-hour sessions on the Kona beaches, with lots of variety and candid moments. Your edited gallery arrives within 14 days.
Headshots from $295
Film Sessions
From $495
Slower and more considered, on a Mamiya RZ67 medium format camera. I develop the black and white film myself.
2, 4 or 6 rolls
Weddings
From $750
Beach elopements and weddings along the Kona-Kohala coast, from one hour to a full day.
1 to 8 hours of coverage
Same prices in Kona and Hilo. Full details are on the pricing page.
A few favorite spots
Let me know where you’re staying and I’ll suggest one close by.
Beach 69
Soft sand, driftwood, lava rock and calm water. A favorite for families.
Hāpuna Beach
A long stretch of white sand and wide open sunsets.
Four Seasons public beach
Palms, lava rock and warm evening light at Hualālai.
Mauna Lani
Old fishponds, palms and lava fields along the coast.
Mauna Kea Resort
A crescent of white sand on a calm bay.
More ideas
My guide to the best places for family photos in Kona.
“He doesn’t rush you like other photographers, and offers suggestions to capture that candid look. Would highly recommend portraits done in black & white film, which he develops himself! He is truly a talented artist.”
Sophia Lee, Google review
How it works
- Send your dates, where you’re staying and the kind of session you want.
- I’ll get back to you within a day to talk through dates, places and ideas.
- We meet at golden hour and have fun. Your gallery arrives online soon after.
Good to know
Light: the hour before sunset is the softest on the west side, so most sessions start then.
Visiting: book early in your trip, so there’s room to move the day if the weather changes.
Included: a private online gallery within 14 days, retouching and full personal use rights.
East side: staying near Hilo or Volcano? See the Hilo page.
I’ve been photographing people since 2009, and worked in New York before moving to the Big Island in 2018.