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: January 2009

Leah + Mike Wedding | Kona, Big Island of Hawai`i

January 6th, 2009, Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii

Here are a few of our favorites.  We did not have much sunlight to work with after the ceremony, but that was not a problem! We love working at night and had the opportunity to experiment with some new lighting techniques. :)

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Leah was glowing as we arrived at the ceremony site.

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We loved this location for dusk shots!

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Leah & Mike, we really enjoyed hanging out with you and your family/friends!    Thank you for sharing the day with us.

Venue: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park

Jenelle + Eric Wedding

January 2nd, 2009, Living Stones Church/Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii

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Yes, that’s heavy rain in Kona.  Their wedding was very blessed!

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So calm and serene…

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Until…

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Jenelle, I’m sorry I just kept shooting, but aren’t these photos worth it??? :D  And Eric, you are such a gentleman and have super reflexes!

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Jenelle and Eric, thank you for letting us share in your beautiful day.  We loved your wedding and hanging out with the both of you!

Happy New Year!

The new year sure started off well. We’ve shot two weddings this past week and both were so beautiful!

A full blog will be posted very soon for each of these weddings, but for now, here are just a couple teasers.  :)

Jenelle + Eric, 01/02/09, Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii

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Leah + Mike, 01/06/09, Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii

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Stay tuned :)

Onomea Rainforest Bridal Shoot with Kanoe

Earlier this month, photographer friends Rachel (Merge Weddings) and Amy (Ardent Photo) flew far ways over for a visit to the Big Island.  We all went on a fun hike/photoshoot  down the Onomea Donkey Trail through a rainforest. I always dreamed of doing a bridal shoot here, so this was the perfect opportunity.   It’s just magical and so much fun shooting along side such talented wedding photographers.

Kanoe, a beautiful local model was willing to join us on such short notice.  She did an amazing job.

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Shooting just for fun really is refreshing.  Thank you Kanoe!