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: November 2008

Patrick & Renee Wedding

November 22th, 2008, Naniloa Resort, Hilo, Hawaii

We were really looking forward to Patrick & Renee’s wedding after shooting their engagement photos.  They are one of the most sweetest fun couples to be around!

Sometimes plain hallways make the best places to photograph.

Entering the ceremony…

After the ceremony…

Patrick found this in his pocket. LOL

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Danny & Michelle Wedding

November 12th, 2008, Fairmont Orchid, Kohala, Hawaii
For Red Heart Photography

One of my favorite wedding photographers, Marina of Red Heart Photography, gave me the opportunity to second shoot for her.  I could not pass this up!  It was so fun and inspirational to work with her.  Thanks Marina!

I was with the groom before the ceremony.  He’s a fun guy.

Details were fresh and beautiful.

A small intimate reception was held at Brown’s Beach House.  The location was perfect and the food was amazing (see full details on my food blog).

Danny & Michelle, thank you for allowing me to capture and enjoy your wedding with you and your beautiful family.  Best wishes!

Traci & Richard Engagement

November 8th, 2008, Kailua-Kona

E-session + Scooters = Fun!!!

We found this beautiful morning light.

Then we stopped by St. Peter’s Catholic Church (built in 1889).  This has got to be one of the cutest tiniest churches anywhere.

We found some colorful flowers and did some portraits. :)

I love this one that Bev took!

Traci and Richard, we both had so much fun hanging out!  Thank you for letting us capture these moments of you together.  Best wishes on your wedding!

Terri-Lyn & Cy Engagement

November 1st, 2008, Downtown Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii

Terri & Cy are so fun to be with… they are so natural together and have the playful hearts of children.  We also loved that we were able to shoot in our hometown of Hilo.  Beaches and sunsets are always beautiful, but it’s great when we get to shoot something different and familiar at the same time. 

Terri & Cy, we can’t wait for your wedding.  You both were so much fun to shoot with!  Congratulations.