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 :)

Sally + Dave Wedding

May 1st, 2008 — Waikoloa, Big Island of Hawaii

What a blessed day!  The vog cleared up just minutes before the wedding, letting the sun peek through, and two honus (turtles) lay resting together right along the shore. Such a beautiful wedding and beautiful couple.

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally + Dave Wedding

Sally & Dave, thank you so much for sharing your day with me and Bev! We had so much fun!

May 4, 2008 - 10:01 am Mitzi Arellano - It looks amazing. I can't wait to see you and to see all the wedding pictures!

May 4, 2008 - 10:04 am Martha Lammers - Congrats Sally and Dave. These pictures are absolutely beautiful and so are you! Have a wonderful honeymoon and hope to see you soon. Send more pics anytime! Martha

May 4, 2008 - 11:02 am lynne kartsotis - So happy for you! Great news! How exciting to tiethe knot in hawaii.

May 4, 2008 - 11:13 am vinay - Looks awesome. congratulations and best wishes!

May 4, 2008 - 12:58 pm Gaynel Jensen - Congratulations!! I am so happy for you both. You both look so happy, and Sally, you look gorgeous!

May 4, 2008 - 1:10 pm Julie Madison - What a beautiful couple! These photos are incredible. Congratulations and have the time of your life!

May 4, 2008 - 1:34 pm Melissa & Will - You two look HOT!!!!! I got a little teary to when I saw the one of you by yourself. You look so beautiful! I am so happy for you guys and I can't wait to see all of the photos. We love you guys so have a safe flight back and help us catch up on our skills. Mom and Wayne are going to kill us if you don't come back soon :)

May 4, 2008 - 2:21 pm Kelly Hood - Beautiful! All of it! Congratulations from the whole Hood Family:-)

May 4, 2008 - 2:24 pm Gay - The pictures are dynamite. What a beautiful couple. It looks like such a magical wedding---everything perfect from the gorgeous bride to the spectacular sunset---and Dave looks pretty cute too!!

May 4, 2008 - 2:25 pm The Dawson's - Beautiful! Delaney says you look like a teenager. Priceless! I can't wait to hear all about it. Safe travel and have many more long beautiful sunsets before you head home.

May 4, 2008 - 2:48 pm Milorad - Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! Congratulations on you wedding!

May 4, 2008 - 2:49 pm Darby Jolly - Thanks so much for sharing. Sally, you are beautiful, you both look so happy!! Many congratulations. All our love!

May 4, 2008 - 3:01 pm Andrew Frame - Congrats You guys look so happy. It looks beautiful, great location all the best wishes Love Andrew

May 4, 2008 - 3:19 pm Donna G. Bennett - What God has joined together, let noone take apart.....Something like that...Sally you look fulfilled, whole and beautiful.....Dave, congratulations on marrying a wonderful woman. Sally, my daughter is still available for the "talk" if you need it:) May you both enjoy each others company and the daily moments of life you will share as one. God Bless you, Donna G. Bennett and girls

May 4, 2008 - 3:23 pm Joselynne, Jolene, & Jon - We thought it was so beautiful, cute and romantic. We love tropical wedding. Congratulation. Best wishes to both of you. We love you. Joselynne, Jolene and Jon

May 4, 2008 - 3:31 pm Katy - Hi The pictures look beautiful!! Enjoy yourselves I'm thinking about you and sending you lots of love Love Katy

May 4, 2008 - 3:36 pm Donna Steiss - The most beautiful pictures. So very happy for you. Thank you for sharing.

May 4, 2008 - 3:47 pm Joe Mounger - Sally, those are some great pics. I hope you both are very happy. It was a beautiful setting for a wedding. May the sun always set on your happiness.

May 4, 2008 - 4:00 pm Varsha, Bobby & Karan - Congratulations Sally!! we say marriages are made in heaven. Yours looks so close to this saying. i wish you and Dave a very happy life together. God bless. Varsha.

May 4, 2008 - 4:24 pm Carin Burr - You look beautiful Sally - can't wait to hear all about it....Carin, Ellen and Amy.

May 4, 2008 - 5:00 pm Sharyn and Sarah Pinney - Wow!!! Congratulations!! You both look great. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful photos with us. Look forward to seeing you. Sarah and Sharyn

May 4, 2008 - 5:13 pm John, Anna, and John P Nallon - CONGRATULATIONS on your marriage and loads of happiness and best wishes in your new life together. The pictures are awesome. It is a perfect setting and you both look so happy! See you on your return. The Nallon's

May 4, 2008 - 5:32 pm Elena - Awesome pictures! What a beautiful setting! You both look so happy. Best wishes, and Congratulations!

May 4, 2008 - 5:38 pm Ben and Renee - WHOA! What an amazing background! You both look so happy...Congratulations and wish you have many wonderful years ahead... Love, Ben and Renee

May 4, 2008 - 6:43 pm Karen and Steve Kurtin - Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures with us. We're so happy for you both. Mazel tov!

May 4, 2008 - 9:45 pm derrel & annette - Sally and Dave - what a wonderful and happy couple. Best wishes and congratulations. We toasted you at 6:00 that evening from the beach. thank you for sharing the pictures. Have fun and see you soon. Derrel and Annette

May 5, 2008 - 2:15 am Team Grambeaux - Whoa! What an awesome display of love, beauty and nature combined together to produce a wonderful concoction! We're sure the Island Gods were smiling and blessed you two with many moons of love, laughter and delight- OK Sally, now put your track suit on so we can recognize you! The Grambeaux family wish you both heaps of happiness!

May 5, 2008 - 2:15 am Marilu Greenberg - 05/05/08 Sally you guys look so amaizing so in love is so beatiful congratulation .Marilu Greenberg and family

May 5, 2008 - 3:56 am Shannon and David Blakeley - Sally- What a beautiful background and wedding site. You look stunting in that dress!!! Congratulations to you both and have a wonderful new life together. David and Shannon Blakeley

May 5, 2008 - 4:18 am Mia Manders - Looks so romantic. I am so happy for you guys! Fantastic photographs!

May 5, 2008 - 4:37 am Jenny and Kourtney - Congratulations! The pictures and you both look beautiful! We wish you both a long life and forever happiness!

May 5, 2008 - 4:42 am Haven Johnson - The sunset was beautiful, but not as beautiful as the love on your faces! What a joyous beginning! Congratulations!

May 5, 2008 - 5:02 am Steve Kurtin - Wowaui Hawaii Love the pictures... thanks so much for sharing your special time with us!

May 5, 2008 - 5:34 am The Aubrey's, Glynnis, George & Judy - Best wishes and happiness to you both.

May 5, 2008 - 6:04 am George Michulka - Aloha again Sally & Dave. I know that you are in paradise and your pictures confim it. Have a great time.

May 5, 2008 - 6:34 am Kathleen Horn - Awesome photos! You are a beautiful bride. Can't wait to see all your photos. Congrats!

May 5, 2008 - 7:52 am Judy Porter & Robby - Congratulations to you both and best wishes & prayers for a life time of happiness! Judy Porter, Robby & the Bishop Lynch Tennis Team (your fans!)

May 5, 2008 - 9:57 am pippa and kris - Congrats! The pictures are beautiful and you both look radiantly happy. Enjoy the rest of your time in Hawaii.

May 5, 2008 - 10:58 am Jill Yancey Kennedy - Looks like heaven to me!!! Fabulous....

May 5, 2008 - 12:21 pm Mindy, John, Nicholas, and Christopher Roehll - WOW! YOu guys look beautiful! What a perfect day for a perfect couple! Congratulations, you guys! We hope you enjoy the rest of your honeymoon in beautiful Hawaii. Can't wait to visit when you return! Thanks for sharing the pictures! Congrats, again!

May 5, 2008 - 12:30 pm Turrentines - Wow! What beautiful pictures and the two of you look perfect!!!! Enjoy many more sunsets and have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to see more pics! Everything looked awesome. Thanks for sharing!

May 5, 2008 - 12:48 pm Ali Manktelow - It looks like you had a wonderful time! I cannot wait to hear all about it.

May 5, 2008 - 1:09 pm Paula Izzard - Congratulations! What beautiful photos - you both look so happy! Thank you for sharing these.

May 5, 2008 - 5:16 pm Wayne and Penny Jones - Dear Sally and Dave, Natural beauty, intimacy, uniqueness, and of course a beautiful bride.....seeing your amazing pictures made us feel like we were there - sharing your love and joy. Congratulations, Wayne and Penny

May 6, 2008 - 2:26 am Agustin & Clarissa Gonzalez - Congratulations! We wish you both a long life together and happiness! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. You guys look great! Agustin & Clarissa

May 6, 2008 - 7:39 am The Leinweaver Clan - Congratulations! Love the photos and can't wait to see more ~ have a wonderful honeymoon. Susan, Ed, Jordan & Jillian

May 6, 2008 - 7:45 am Cody & Freckles - Now we know where you've been! Hurry home. Aunt Susan won't let us play with the guinea pig anymore and want new treats. XXOO, Cody & Freckles

May 6, 2008 - 8:32 am Jo Anne and Hubert Burgess - Congratulations! The beauty of the location pales by the the happiness that beams from the bride and groom. Our very best wishes for a long and happy future. Jo Anne and Hubert

May 6, 2008 - 9:18 am Ali - James, you are SO talented. Love your blog!

May 6, 2008 - 9:49 am Mary Ann - You are both glowing. What a beautiful place to exchange vows. I can't wait to see the rest of your pics!

May 6, 2008 - 10:22 am Rebecca Pettigrew - Very nice! Your pictures always make me wish I lived nearer to the ocean...

May 6, 2008 - 10:41 am Tabitah - I always love your photos on Flickr. They always have such a romantic feel and of course you live in a wonderful place for weddings...Love these

May 6, 2008 - 2:21 pm Michaelis family - Congratulations! What a beautiful setting. What a beautiful dress. Thanks for sharing.

May 6, 2008 - 5:16 pm Taka Unno - Sally and Dave, Congratulations! What a beautiful wedding, and you look very happy. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it from both of you. See you soon.

May 7, 2008 - 11:51 am The Heggie's - Move away for five minutes and look what happens. The perfect setting for you guys, relax, enjoy and may you spend many days being as happy as you look in these photographs.

May 7, 2008 - 2:13 pm Wilfred & Faith Miyahira - Hi Sally, We were so happy to receive your wedding pictures via Susan...We are so very happy for you and Dave. I know your dad must be so proud of you. Wish you all the happiness and blessings in your new life. Take care & God Bless. Love, Wilfred & Faith MIyahira

May 7, 2008 - 7:29 pm Jhong Ren - wow, i love the photographer's style..the wedding photos are so lovely, warm and sweet....really beautiful!

May 8, 2008 - 3:46 am steve nolen - Sally/Dave Heaven on Earth!!!!!! A great start to a long relationship. See you Soon! Steve

May 10, 2008 - 6:18 am jay guthrie - cool...

May 13, 2008 - 4:00 am Karen Dunn - Wow---Awesome pix---beautful wedding. Fred and I are both SO happy for both of you and send best wishes for many many joyful years together.

May 13, 2008 - 6:06 am Kathy Hatch - Sally and Dave.........David joins me in wishing you much happiness together....we are very happy for both of you......your joy is showing........love, Kathy and David

May 13, 2008 - 9:37 am Pat & Jerry McGreevy - Wonderful pictures. Our very best wishes for happiness in the future.

May 13, 2008 - 10:56 am Kathleen Riley - What a beautiful setting and a beautiful couple. Many years of happiness to you both.

May 13, 2008 - 11:46 am Gretta Prosser - Dave and Sally, what a wonderful place to be married! Beatiful photos. I'm so happy for you both. Love, Gretta

May 16, 2008 - 5:22 am Natalie Shriner - Sally and Dave, I am so happy for you two! Congratulations. Thank you for sharing your wedding photos. Each one looks like a postcard. Sally you are a beautiful bride! Love, Natalie

May 20, 2008 - 5:17 am John and Cheryl Potts - Wonderful. We are so happy for both of you. Looking forward to hearing more about everything. The Potts

May 22, 2008 - 9:14 am Judy McCune - Dave and Sally, What beautiful pictures of an extremely happy looking couple!!! And the scenery is spectacular as well. I wish you both many, many years of health and happiness. I'm looking forward to meeting you some day Sally. Cheers, Judy

May 22, 2008 - 5:46 pm Jon and Sharon Kelley - Wow! You guys look awesome! Hawaii doesn't look bad either....;-)....Wishing you all the best and enough love for your lifetime together!! Thanks for all you do to make us smile.....Love, The Kelley's

May 30, 2008 - 3:07 am Julia Purvis/Don lenehan - What FABULOUS photos. We love you both and wish you the very best.

June 2, 2008 - 3:21 am Gail and Kermit - Thanks for sharing the pictures, they are beautiful. It's like you were the only two people on earth. Congratulations!

June 2, 2008 - 5:55 am Louis Iglesias - In the time that I have known the two of you I've never seen such happiness. These are really beautiful pictures. A heartfelt congratulations from me to both of you. "Aloha -Eh?" Congrats!

June 2, 2008 - 9:09 am Candi Crannell - Sally, I am SOOOOO happy for you!!!! You deserve all the happiness in the whole world. Looks like you have it!!! I hope to see you very soon.

June 9, 2008 - 5:19 pm Neil and Kathy Stampe - Congratulations! You both look so happy and what a beautiful setting. Sally, you look beautiful! Neil and Kathy

June 10, 2008 - 11:03 am Kamran Mir - Sally, Wishing you and your hubby health, wealth and happiness!! Kamran

July 24, 2008 - 3:08 am Jane & Don Hanratty - Sally, thank you for sharing the pictures of your wedding. You look AMAZING and most importantly HAPPY. Congrats to you both and best wishes from the entire Hanratty family. Jane & Don

July 29, 2008 - 7:18 am Kathy Coffman - Sally and Dave: Thanks for sending the pictures, I really enjoyed looking at them and the fact that it was the perfect amount to share. Your dress is fabulous for the setting and I loved your hairdo. You two make a darling couple and I am so happy for you. God Bless and wishing you all the happiness in the world. Sincerely, Kathy Coffman

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