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About

Bodhi Weddings is the wedding photography and film 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 photograph and film celebrations on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.

Jon Bodhi (aka Bodhi) is best known for creating cinematic wedding films that feel emotional, immersive, and deeply personal. His signature feature films weave together vows, speeches, and real moments from the day to create a powerful story couples can relive for years to come. Many of the celebrations he documents unfold over multiple days, allowing the full atmosphere and connection of the wedding weekend to be captured.

Alongside filmmaking, Bodhi has become known for sunset wedding portraiture along the beaches and lava landscapes of the Big Island. Using natural light and thoughtful composition, he creates vibrant, cinematic portraits that take advantage of Hawaii’s dramatic golden hour. Many couples choose to plan a sunset session during their wedding weekend to capture these iconic images.

Based in Kailua-Kona, Bodhi regularly documents weddings at Four Seasons Hualalai, Kona Village, Mauna Lani, and Waikoloa Beach Resort, as well as destination weddings throughout Hawaii.

Services

Hawaii Destination Wedding Films

Cinematic, story-driven wedding films for multi-day destination celebrations across Hawaii, including the Big Island, Oahu, and Maui.

Big Island Wedding Photography

Editorial wedding photography based in Kailua-Kona, capturing vibrant portraits and candid moments along the Kona Coast and across the Hawaiian Islands.

Sunset Wedding Portrait Sessions

Signature sunset portraiture along the beaches and lava landscapes of the Big Island, creating vibrant, cinematic images during Hawaii’s golden hour.

Kona Elopement Photography

Intimate elopement photography for couples planning relaxed ceremonies along the Kona Coast and scenic locations across the Big Island.

Luxury Resort Weddings

Experienced coverage at premier Big Island resorts including the Four Seasons Hualalai, Kona Village, Mauna Lani, and Waikoloa Beach Resort.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Save The Date

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Storytelling
Traditional

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download

Reviews of Bodhi Films + Photography

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Jon Bodhi received glowing reviews for his wedding videography services, with couples praising his exceptional talent, professionalism, and ability to capture the essence of their special day. Reviewers highlighted the stunning quality of his films, the emotional impact of his storytelling, and his prompt delivery. Jon's warm demeanor, communication skills, and affordability also garnered high praise, making him a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a skilled videographer to preserve their wedding memories beautifully and effortlessly.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Jon Bodhi received glowing reviews for his wedding videography services, with couples praising his exceptional talent, professionalism, and ability to capture the essence of their special day. Reviewers highlighted the stunning quality of his films, the emotional impact of his storytelling, and his prompt delivery. Jon's warm demeanor, communication skills, and affordability also garnered high praise, making him a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a skilled videographer to preserve their wedding memories beautifully and effortlessly.

Melissa
Melissa Sent on 02/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed with our Wedding Film!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Bodhi as our videographer. From start to finish, he captured so much love, fun, and all the little details that made our wedding weekend so special. Every amazing moment was documented beautifully, and the final film truly brought us back to the day in the best way.

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.
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Jill Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Wedding Videos

I did not want this year to end without sharing how incredible Jon is at wedding videography. We were married earlier this year in Kona, and Jon created the most stunning, cinematic and emotional wedding films for us that perfectly captured our day. We are truly in awe of his talent and so grateful to have such meaningful keepsakes from such a special day. They are more wonderful than we ever could've imagined. Jon was a breeze to work with and turned around the videos so quickly! You will not regret working with him, highly, highly recommend!
Erin
Erin Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cinematic quality film beautifully captured our special day

Jon created a beautiful, cinematic quality film of our special day. We couldn't be happier. He captured so many wonderful moments and totally nailed the vibes of us and our wedding beautifully, right down to the music he chose for the video. This man is truly, truly talented and we highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed! He also delivered our film much more quickly than we expected, exactly one month from our wedding date! Thank you so much Jon for capturing our day perfectly!
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Kelly Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible talent for storytelling

We recently had the pleasure of working with Jon Bodhi for our wedding, and we are thrilled with the results. From the very start, Jon was professional and attentive, making sure to understand our vision for the day.

The final video truly exceeded our expectations. Jon has an incredible talent for storytelling, and he perfectly captured the essence of our wedding day. Each moment, from the heartfelt vows to the joyous celebrations, was beautifully documented. Watching the video brought tears to our eyes as it evoked all the emotions we felt on that special day.

The attention to detail was outstanding; the editing was seamless, and the music selection complemented the visuals perfectly. It was clear that Jon put a lot of thought into crafting a narrative that reflects our love story.

We highly recommend Jon to any couple looking for a skilled videographer who can transform their wedding moments into a stunning keepsake. Thank you for preserving our memories in such a beautiful way!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jon was amazing!

Jon Bodhi was an absolute gem to work with for our Big Island wedding. He accommodated our budget without compromising on quality and was incredibly flexible, making sure we were at peak time for sunset pictures. Jon's warm demeanor put us at ease, creating a relaxed atmosphere that translated into stunning, artistic photos capturing the essence of our day. His professionalism and genuine enjoyment of his work made him not just a photographer but a memorable part of our wedding. I highly recommend Jon for his talent, affordability, flexibility, and delightful personality in capturing special moments on Hawaii's breathtaking island.
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Codee Sent on 01/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience

We cannot say enough good things about working with Jon bodhi on our October 2023 wedding. From initial booking call to final product Jon was so easy to work with and his work has seriously blown us away. We have absolutely zero regrets on working with him and would recommend him to anyone looking for a videographer! He was such a calming presence on the big day and made us feel so comfortable. His work is impeccable and we have already watched it so many times! If you are at all considering hiring Jon do it, you will be so happy
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Ashley Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

I could not have asked for a better videographer, hands down. Jon was easy to communicate with and overall just so easy to work with, and when you're planning ten thousand other details with a wedding it was nice to know that the videography was taken care of with such ease. Also, the end product was just amazing. Everytime I watch it I cry and can relive that day with such joy and happiness. If you're considering Jon, just do it, you will not be disappointed!
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Robyn Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding highlight video

Jon was amazing to work with. His communication back and forth was always with the right timing and I felt like we were in good hands leading up to and following the wedding. He captured our Hawaiian elopement so well. Our jaws both dropped the first time watching our highlight video. He captured all the most important moments and we are both so happy and will cherish the video for years to come. The ceremony video we got was also perfect to remember our day! Thank you for being amazing to work with Jon, I would not hesitate to hire you again and would not consider other options!
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Michelle Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

We hired Jon as our videographer for our wedding in July 2023. From the start Jon was responsive, easy to communicate with and flexible. He was wonderful to work with! Jon has a calm and laidback demeanor, and it was very easy to feel comfortable throughout the process; from planning through day off. Jon does beautiful work, and is most certainly talented! Makes me wish I had more reasons to have the need for a videographer so that I had the opportunity to work with him again.
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Kristen Sent on 10/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Truly amazing

Jon did an INCREDIBLE job capturing our wedding with his videography skills. He was so professional and talked me through all the questions that I had. He was more than happy to make sure all the details I wanted would be captured he went above and beyond to make our wedding video everything we wanted it to be. I’ve had multiple friends and family say it’s the best wedding video they have ever seen. I would highly recommend Jon for any and all events!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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