Aloha, I am

James Rubio

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James Rubio, Big Island Wedding, Family, and Portrait Photographer.

I’m blessed to be born and raised in Hawaii with my wife and our three daughters. In my free time, I love exploring the raw expansive beauty of the Big Island. I love the challenge of creating things. I love cooking and baking sourdough. I love funky music and produce funky house music in my free time. Tequila and coffee are two of the best liquid things ever.


I’ve always been naturally drawn to art and music. Photography was something that came naturally to me. It gave me a way to express my feelings in ways words failed. It let me tell a story in more detail than I could ever write. The amount of depth held in a simple smile, or in the way one embraces would require too many words. I would love to express your feelings, your love, your beauty… without words.

James Rubio sitting on volcanic rocks overlooking tranquil ocean cove in Hawaii.

 

Cooking & Coffee Outside

 

As of 2025, I've started documenting my coffee pour-overs and outdoor cooking adventures from my green Stanley lunchbox. I feature my favorite places on the Big Island in a search to find peace. Please check out my personal instagram to see more!

Camping tent illuminated under a starry night sky with mountains in the background on Mauna Kea, Big Island Hawaii.
Moments framed in time

 

 

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