James Rubio: Big Island of Hawaii Wedding Photographer bio picture

hi there!

we're a husband and wife team (james & bev)

we're based out of hilo, hawaii on the beautiful big island of hawaii

we love our job

we love to travel

bev likes noodles and i like chocolate!

(but i also like noodles and bev likes chocolate too)

we also write a hawaii food blog: www.bigislandgrinds.com

upcoming travel dates

February 17-23 | Las Vegas (WPPI)

February 29, 2012 | Kauai Wedding

April 5, 2012 | Kauai Wedding

April 21-30, 2012 | Oahu Weddings

May 25, 2012 | Maui Wedding

June 9, 2012 | Washington State Wedding

June 23, 2012 | Kauai Wedding

June 30-July 1, 2012 | Maui Weddings

July 17, 2012 | Oahu Wedding

October 6, 2012 | Oahu Wedding

December 23, 2012 | Kauai Wedding

Please contact us if you are interested in a session :)

Monthly Archives: September 2008

Janine + Larry Engagement

September 13th, 2008, Laupahoehoe, Big Island of Hawaii

It was so refreshing to be in the cool green hills of Laupahoehoe with a couple so in love. 

Janine and Larry, congratulations!  Thank you for choosing such a beautiful location.  You both are so cute together!  We can’t wait for your wedding later this year. :)

Karen + Russ TTD

September 11th, 2008, Hapuna Beach, Big Island of Hawaii

Karen of Karen Tran Florals (San Diego) asked us to photograph a trash-the-dress session with her husband Russ as they vacationed here on their first anniversary.  Karen is a talented artist, so it was an honor that she chose us to photograph their special time together. They first renewed their vows on the beach.  So sweet!  You should see their actual wedding — it was even featured on WETV “Beach Weddings”.  Beautiful!

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Gwyne + Mark, TTD/Couple Session, Kohala Coast

September 2nd, 2008 — Kona & Kohala, Big Island of Hawaii

We were so honored when Gwyne and Mark of GwyneMark Photography asked us to photograph a “trash the dress” and couple session on their vacation here.  This was one of the shoots I’ve been really looking forward to all Summer!

On the Kohala mountains… much thanks to my flickr friend Sarah Lee for sharing this location!

Mark and Gwyne, we had so much fun!  It’s great seeing photographers on the other side of the camera. :)  Thanks again for letting us capture these moments.

Mariter + Gerry Engagement

September 5th, 2008 — Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii

Yay!  We were finally able to do a last-minute engagement session for Mariter and Gerry.  Their wedding is in just a couple of weeks!

They brought along their daughter.  She is so adorable!

Thanks to Bev for 2nd shooting and special thanks to one of my best buddies, Mark (who is actually Gerry’s brother) for assisting with lighting!  Can’t wait to see you all soon! :)