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

july 30-august 2 Maui, HI  ... august 7-9 Oahu, HI ... august 27-? Kauai, HI october 10 Oahu, HI

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

Monthly Archives: May 2009

Anuhea & Kanoa Wedding

April 25th, 2009 — Pu’uanahulu/Waimea, Big Island of Hawaii

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We were so excited to photograph Anuhea & Kanoa’s wedding after shooting their engagement photos.  Their wedding was so beautiful and unique.

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The wedding was held at Pu’uwa’awa’a Ranch right on top of this hill.  One of the most beautiful locations we’ve ever been to!

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This was the largest wedding party we’ve had to photograph, yet one of the easiest! Everyone was always smiling and laughing.

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Baby koa trees were the party favors.  How cool is that?

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Anuhea & Kanoa ordered a few large canvas prints from us to display at the reception and later gave them as surprise gifts to their family.  It was an honor to see how cherished these photos were to them and made us realize that being photographers is much more than just a job.  

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Catering provided by Ash Danao.

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Randy Lorento, Keawe Trio *and* Mana`o Company rocked it out!

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Thank you Anuhea & Kanoa for treating us like part of your family. We had so much fun!  We are humbled and grateful by your generosity.

Laura & Brian Wedding

April 15th, 2009 — Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii

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Kristina & Jason Engagement

April 2009, Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii

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Terri-Lyn & Cy Wedding

March 21st, Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii

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