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Jon Bodhi Films & Photography is the wedding film and photography brand of Big Island filmmaker and photographer Jon Bodhi, based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Known for cinematic storytelling and striking sunset portraiture, Bodhi primarily documents multi-day destination weddings at luxury resorts along the Kona Coast, while also traveling throughout the Hawaiian Islands to film and photograph celebrations on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.
Bodhi is best known for wedding films that feel like real cinema, not video. Shot on true cinema lenses and built around story, his signature feature films weave vows, speeches, and unscripted moments into an emotional, immersive film couples can relive for years. Many of the weddings he documents unfold over several days, letting the full atmosphere of the weekend come through.
On the photography side, Bodhi shoots cinematic candid portraiture built around movement and light. Rather than stiff, posed setups, he directs couples into natural motion and real emotion, chasing bold backlight and Hawaii's dramatic golden hour to create images that feel like stills from a love story. Many couples add a sunset session during their wedding weekend for exactly these frames.
Based in Kailua-Kona, Bodhi regularly documents weddings at Four Seasons Hualalai, Kona Village, Mauna Lani, and Waikoloa Beach Resort, along with destination weddings across Hawaii.
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Hawaii Destination Wedding Films
Cinematic, story-driven wedding films shot on real cinema lenses, made for multi-day destination celebrations across Hawaii, including the Big Island, Oahu, and Maui.
Big Island Wedding Photography
Cinematic candid wedding photography based in Kailua-Kona, capturing vibrant, film-inspired portraits and real moments along the Kona Coast and across the Hawaiian Islands.
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Reviews of Jon Bodhi Films and Photography
Review summary
Reviewers praise the videographer for professionalism, calm demeanor, clear communication, and flexibility. His cinematic, emotional films feature strong editing, fitting music, quick delivery, and thorough coverage that captures key moments. Couples call the final videos treasured, tear-inducing keepsakes.
bodhi is the best!!
From the start, he was easy to communicate with, transparent, professional, and incredibly easygoing. He has such an amazing eye for shots, lighting, and angles, and you could instantly tell he was a superstar veteran who knew our venue inside and out.
One thing we especially appreciated was how natural he made everything feel. We really didn’t want our wedding to feel like a giant “video shoot” (especially for my husband who isn’t used to being on camera), and Jon struck the perfect balance of giving guidance while still letting us stay present and enjoy the day. He also somehow became a total jack of all trades — helping fan me and cool me down in between shots whenever things got hectic or hot. Those little moments of care and attentiveness really stood out to us.
We don’t even have our final video back yet, but we already know he absolutely crushed it. Will probably be back updating this review while bawling tears once we see the final film. Highly, highly recommend.
Intentional, Cinematic Storytelling That Captured Our Day Perfectly
Leading up to the wedding, he took the time to connect with us through a few phone calls and a thoughtful questionnaire to understand our story and style. That level of intention really showed in the final video, every moment felt purposeful and thoughtfully captured. His cinematic style is incredible. Everything came together in a way that felt natural, emotional, and very intentional.
Jon is also just a genuinely down-to-earth person, which made the entire experience even better. He was approachable, calm, and easy to work with throughout the process. On the wedding day, he blended in seamlessly and helped everyone feel comfortable, which made a big difference in how natural everything looked on film.
One of the most impressive parts was the music selection. We didn’t choose a song ourselves, but he ended up picking one of our favorite songs and it fit perfectly. It made the video even more meaningful. The social media teaser he created was also amazing and something we’ve already shared with so many friends and family.
Overall, Jon is incredibly talented, thoughtful, and intentional in his work. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a videographer who truly cares about capturing your story.
Obsessed with our Wedding Film!
The editing quality is absolutely top tier — the mix of audio, visuals, speeches, and music was seamless and emotional without feeling overdone. It felt like a true cinematic story of our wedding, not just a highlight reel.
We went with a full package of the Ceremony, Speeches, "sizzle" and an incredible 11+ minute compilation Film.
On top of that, the final film was delivered in a very timely manner, which we really appreciated. We are beyond grateful to have such an incredible keepsake and would highly recommend Bodhi to any couple looking for a wedding film that captures the heart and energy of their day.
Cinematic quality film beautifully captured our special day
Jon was amazing!
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