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 :)

Category Archives: Trash the Dress

Maria & Gennady | Kohala Coast, Big Island of Hawai`i

Hana & Edwin, Day After Session | Maui

Laura & Mark Wedding | Kona, Big Island of Hawai`i

August 10th, 2009 — Kona, Big Island of Hawaii

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Totally a super awesome way to get married!!!  We can safely say we’ve never shot a wedding anything like this.  Three canoes/boats were involved!

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Hi, I’m James Rubio, canoe paddler… and Laura, you are a great photographer. Thanks!

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Reception on the Body Glove.

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Bev’s photo:

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Bev captured these loving moments with Mark and his son.

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We later strolled Kona town for some late night photos.  laura-mark-kona-big-island-hawaii-wedding-1028laura-mark-kona-big-island-hawaii-wedding-1029laura-mark-kona-big-island-hawaii-wedding-1030laura-mark-kona-big-island-hawaii-wedding-1031laura-mark-kona-big-island-hawaii-wedding-1032

Laura & Mark, thank you for taking us on an exciting adventure!  We wish you and your family the best.

Ceremony Location: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park
Reception Location: Body Glove Cruises

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!