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Two modes, depending on the camera. For video, I'm a quiet shadow in the background, letting the raw rhythm of the day unfold on its own. For photos, I step in as your creative director, guiding you into movement and real emotion so you look like your best self without ever feeling posed. I'm obsessed with bold backlight, candid moments, and those stop-you-in-your-tracks portraits that feel like stills from a film. The balance gives you stunning photographs while keeping you fully present, so your wedding day stays a day, not a production.

Yes. For select weddings, we offer a combined photo and video experience. I serve as creative director across both, so your photos and films share the same cinematic aesthetic.

Absolutely. I've been documenting elopements and micro weddings on the Big Island for nearly 10 years. Whether it's a beach ceremony for two or a small gathering with your closest people, we can build a custom package around your day. Just reach out through the contact form and tell us about your vision.

Nearly a decade ago, I started making short films and doing creative photoshoots for my YouTube channel. I made a really cringey short film called "The Flow", and hosted a film event in Kona. While that early work is hard to watch now, it was the 'dope' foundation that led people to start asking me to film and photograph their weddings. What began as a side hustle while working a part-time job has evolved into a ten-year obsession with cinematic wedding videography and sunset photoshoots. I’ve since traded creative bikini photoshoots with timeless bridal art, but I’m still the same artist—forever chasing the perfect Big Island sunset with my JBL speaker bumping John Mayer.

Not exactly — but your input matters. Before your wedding, you’ll complete a short questionnaire to share your story, must-have moments, and visual inspiration. I use that as creative guidance, but the final direction and music are curated by me to ensure your film and imagery carry that signature Jon Bodhi feel.

You’ll get preview photos within a week, and your full gallery and film within 12 weeks. I keep my workflow efficient, and fast delivery is something I’m genuinely proud of.

Yes. We capture clean ceremony and speech audio using discreet mics and redundant backup. Drone coverage is included when conditions and local rules allow.

RAW footage and photos are available as add-ons. While offered, they are generally not recommended, as they can feel overwhelming without experience in photo or video editing.

To reserve your date, we collect a 30% retainer and a signed agreement. The remaining balance is due two weeks before the event. Your proposal spells out all timelines, add-ons, and deliverables so everything is clear from the start.

Cinematic storytelling is about more than capturing beautiful images. It's about depth, emotion, and narrative, finding the real story of your day and matching its energy.

For video, I shoot on real cinema lenses that give the footage an organic, filmic look you can't fake. It's a boutique experience, refined over nearly a decade of honing my craft as a storyteller. That time has shaped how I see a wedding and how I build it into a film.

Sound plays just as big a role. As a Big Island wedding videographer, I use discreet microphones to capture your vows and toasts, and those voices become the backbone of the film. Weaving those real moments into the edit makes the final piece feel less like a montage and more like a true story unfolding.

For photography, I bring the same cinematic eye. Bold color, dramatic backlight, and portraits shot like stills from a movie. It's a different tool, same instinct: make images that feel like frames from a film.

My whole ethos comes down to one word: simplicity. Most people don't love being in front of a camera, so my job is to help you relax, have fun, and enjoy the process. Once you're comfortable, I can put you in the right light and capture you at your best.

It really comes down to connection and trust. That's why I never want your wedding to feel like a production. It's a day you should get to fully live in. My approach is calm, quiet, and unobtrusive. I step in with gentle direction when it helps you look your best, and just as importantly, I know when to step back and let real moments unfold.

That balance is where I'm at my strongest, telling the story through the in-between moments while still nailing the posed shots that matter. No awkward poses. Just relaxed, editorial shooting that gives you space to be yourselves while I capture the moments you'll remember for a lifetime.

For select couples. I offer Hawaii wedding photography and videography as a unified service. Having one creative team keeps the aesthetic consistent, simplifies logistics, and reduces the need for multiple vendors. The result is a wedding gallery and cinematic film that feel beautifully connected.

I don’t take myself too seriously, and I bring a light, grounding energy that helps couples relax right away. I focus on creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable being themselves, so it feels less like working with a vendor and more like having a friend with a camera.

That connection gives me the freedom to move naturally through your wedding day, capturing the moments that matter most.