Short version: Aaron Bernard (of liquid light images) is the best photographer I have ever seen or even heard of. He single-handedly saved my wedding day not once, not twice, but three times! He's professional and extremely talented. My wedding pictures are better than any other pictures I have ever seen! I love him, I love his work, and I have nothing but amazing things to say about him! The (very) long version: my husband and I live in Canada and decided to get married in Hawaii. We found Aaron (Liquid Light Images) oniline, and we really liked his work, and we just lucked out and picked him. I communicated with Aaron over email about a billion times before we finally flew to Hawaii. He answered every email promptly, and he was always accommodating. I must have rescheduled my engagement photo shoot 3 or 4 times, and Aaron was always cool about it. We finally met Aaron on the engagement photo shoot day. He's funny and casual and calm and easy to talk to - everything a photographer should be. His wonderful assistant (his wife, Charmaine) is every bit as amazing!! Before he even started taking pictures, Aaron and Charmaine talked with us - what kind of mood are we looking for, what's important to us with our pictures. My husband and I aren't 'romantic' types. We prefer fun and casual and un-posed. I was so relieved that Aaron understood what we were looking for and was totally cool with it. (There's a seriously embarrassing story about how I flashed them while jumping off of a rock, but they were SO forgiving and really cool!) The engagement pictures are 'us'! We are so unbelievably happy with how they turned out! Aaron and Charmaine are funny and sweet, and they both work their butts off to make sure that the pictures are perfect. We got exactly what we were looking for, memorialized in breathtaking photos! On to how Aaron and Charmaine saved my wedding day 3 times! In all of the stress and excitement of the big day, I forgot to bring my husband's ring to the church! I felt sick to my stomach! Wedding saver #1: Charmaine drove my brother back to our hotel to pick up the ring, and all the way back to the church. Anyone who's driven in Honolulu traffic knows what a big deal this is. The wedding started 45 minutes late, but without Charmaine, it wouldn't have happened. Because the ceremony got started so late, we just didn't have time to go where we had originally planned to do our pictures (we seriously underestimated Honolulu traffic when planning!) Wedding saver #2: Aaron explained to us that we were going to have to change the location because we wouldn't be able to do it and get our reception on time. My husband was so upset, but Aaron was 100% right; we never would have made it! I am so grateful that Aaron was honest and upfront with us, even though he knew how much we wouldn't like to hear it! Then Aaron had to scramble and think of another place for us to take our pictures. It was the best thing that could have happened!!! The place that Aaron suggested was way better than where we were planning! Looking back, I can't even imagine what our pics would have looked like if we had followed the original plan, because what we got was a million times better. On our way to Aaron's picture location we stopped for coffee! When we arrived a rain shower moved in, so we agreed to wait in the cars until it passed. Of course, we were driving a rental convertible! While my husband was trying to put up the roof he spilled coffee everywhere!!! While we were scrambling out of the car Aaron came running over to see what the heck we were doing. Wedding saver #3: when he saw the mess we'd made of ourselves and of the car, Aaron totally saved the day!!! He told us to go wait in his car, out of the rain, while he cleaned up the mess. Of course we had no towels or anything so Aaron and Charmaine used what they had available, but it wasn't enough. Aaron took his shirt off and used it to clean the mess! He literally gave us the shirt off his back! Meanwhile Charmaine was busy getting coffee out of white linen and satin! They totally patched us up, and cleaned the car, and pictures went on like nothing had happened! Throughout all of the potential disasters and near-misses, Aaron and Charmaine never lost their cool, or their sense of humor. They bent over backwards to make our day perfect, and the pictures!!! OMG! The pictures are so far beyond anything I could have hoped for! If nothing went wrong I would still say that Aaron and Charmaine were worth double what we paid for their services, but with everything they did for us, they were invaluable! The wedding pictures that I have are a testament to how amazing Aaron and Charmaine are! Our wedding was fun and happy, and a total success thanks to Aaron and Charmaine. read more

We are so happy and grateful that Aaron Bernard was our wedding photographer. He did a brilliant job. With Aaron it was simply fantastic. It was a lucky coincidence or rather fate that we were interested in the style of different photographers from Hawaii and that our wedding planner, Carrie Lance from Cherished in Hawaii Weddings, also knew one of our preferences: the talented and amazing Aaron Bernard from LiquidLightImages. We also read that Aaron Bernard belongs to the top 20 wedding photographers in Hawaii and his awesome photos charmed us. We really love his high professionalism and his warmed-hearted character. Despite the distance (Germany) and the time difference (12 hours) he always replied to us immediately, helped us a lot and made suggestions, which were exactly what we had on mind. We also talked on the phone and it was simply perfect and easy to discuss with him our ideas. We were immensely impressed by how quickly and efficiently the management was. In a few weeks the most important details were determined. We booked a photo shoot for 90 minutes and the service was marvelous. Before the ceremony we paddled a Hawaiian outrigger racing canoe from Kailua Boat Ramp to Lanikai beach. The photo shoot began when we approached the beach with the canoe. It was like being in a film. Aaron shot photos during the very exciting canoe trip, the special ceremony at Lanikai Beach and later in a hilarious Jurassic Park style. At first we were nervous because we are not used to pose for photos, but with Aaron's helpful tips we had a lot of fun and we felt very confortable. It was simply great. We had only two guests: my parents, who travelled from Spain. For them everything was unique. They were extremely amazed by the ceremony, the location, the photo shoot and the lovely people who arranged and took part in the wedding. We are astonished and delighted by the beautiful pictures. They are truly captivating. We really love them. They are an authentic journey back in time. Aaron captured the essence of our special and big day. Our wedding day in O'ahu was simply magical and has been engraved in our souls. With Aaron we really felt at home. He is not only a great professional; he is also kind, charming and a highly motivated and an involved photographer. You can feel his passion and joy to make the day unforgettable. Mahalo nui loa! read more

Aaron Bernard from Liquid Light Images is absolutely amazing!!! I had a destination wedding and was nervous about booking a photographer because pictures were one of the most important things for me. I bring my camera with me everywhere and to not be able to take my own pictures and put my complete trust in someone was going to be a huge challenge for me but he did such a phenomenal job photographing my wedding in Oahu (May 2012). He got there early with his assistant/2nd photographer (Alex ~ Also GREAT!!!). Aaron got all my "detail" shots while Alex covered us getting ready. They worked great together and it shows in the final product. They made us feel so comfortable, joking and talking like they were close friends of ours. We also did the TRASH THE DRESS session 2 days after our wedding and again Aaron was early and stayed longer then he was supposed to. It started to rain, his equipment getting all wet and even that didn't stop him. He was also very cautious of our safety the whole time...putting a hand on me if the current was getting too strong. He really enjoys his work and you can see that immediately. We had a second ceremony/reception back home (June 2012) and Aaron was wonderful in getting us our pictures before hand so I had them to show off at our second wedding.:-) Family and friends could not stop telling us how extraordinary and breathtaking our pictures were and asked how I found such a great photographer being that it was a destination wedding. Truth is after seeing the gallery on his website, he had me! but I still needed to read reviews online and after reading it made my decision that much easier. That's why I thought it was so important for me to get on as many review websites as I possibly could and write how incredible Aaron & Liquid Light Images really is. If you're reading this review, you can stop searching for your perfect photographer, one that has a great personality, VERY detail oriented, and takes remarkable photographs because you just found him!!! Book him for your special occasion (he does way more than just weddings and trash the dress sessions) and you will definitely be beyond happy when you see your pictures. Anyone can take a picture, but Aaron is truly an artist. read more

Aaron B. was referred to me by a friend (that should have been a clue since she wasn't entirely happy with the end products but because she was shopping for price - his packages suited their needs). He shot not only our engagement but also our wedding pictures. Initially i thought we would produce some awesome shots. But after only shooting for a while an a very expensive venue he was fresh out of ideas of how to pose us. Our wedding was filled with details upon details - each meaning a lot to me and my husband. we had stressed that we wanted pictures of these details as well as of the "traditional and customary shots." We DID NOT HAVE ANY DETAIL PICTURES! Ironically enough, many of the wonderful details we wanted photographed were taken by friends and family who loved the care, effort and intimacy of our detailed wedding. Those pictures mean a lot to us now. I cannot even look at our wedding pictures to this day only because of the lack of imagination and effort on Aaron's part to capture our wedding. Additionally, he has AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE!! After the pictures were taken, all we got was a link and CDs thereafter. NO FOLLOW UP PHONE CALL OR EMAIL TO SEE IF WE WERE HAPPY (which we were NOT). There were NO attempts to sell us on the potential albums or enhanced pictures were made. Perhaps if he had taken the time to go through the photographs with us we would not be so bitter! They say the only thing you have to reflect upon your wedding after the party are the pictures and videos. WE WERE ROBBED!! DO NOT HIRE LIQUID LIGHT IMAGES!! if you do - YOU WILL BE SORRY AND FILLED WITH REGRET!! read more

LiquidLightImages has captured our most sacred and memorable moments. My husband and I got married in Nov 2009. Aaron B was there to capture our romantic and playful engagement photos which were blown up beautifully for our wedding. He has an eye for capturing that moment of bliss and true love when you aren't even expecting it. Our wedding and reception pictures were beautiful. I loved every single detail he captures from my flowers, my friends and family and all the little things like our cake, jewelry, table decor and so much more that help to relive our beautiful day. Two years later, I still flip through our wedding album and I'm able to reminisce on every great moment because nothing was missed. Aaron has since been capturing all our big milestones. The birth of my son has been photographed in all his monumental stages. We've done sessions with Aaron from newborn, 3, 6, 9 months and 1 years old. The pictures have been amazing each and every time. In fact one of our pictures were chosen for the Island Family "Cutest Keiki (child) Contest". My son has a blast shooting with "Uncle Aaron". He's patient and game for whatever we ask. Now that we are expecting #2, I know undoubtedly that we'll continue to use LiquidLightImages to capture our family's most precious moments. I would highly recommend Aaron Bernard for your most important occasions. He's a true professional, stands behind his work and won't let you down! Check out his website! The images speak for themselves! read more

Aaron is an absolute brilliant photographer. When we started planning our wedding My husband and I decided that after everything was all said and done the photos are the only tangible thing we would have after the wedding. I spent more time researching, reviewing , talking and personally meeting with Photographers than anything else. My husband is an engineer and a want to be photographer so he has done all the different research on all the different cameras and equipment, and shooting techniques. My background is in Architecture so I wanted the photos to be very artistic, stylistic and cutting edge. His camera equipment exceeded my husbands expectations and his artistic quality, ability to capture the looks expressions and lighting were incredible and exceeded mine. He discussed with us the best time, and places to take the photos to get the best lighting and sun angles. Our photos are a true work of art. Innovative, capturing the true essence of our personality. Aaron is genuine, true, down to earth and passionate about his work. Every picture tells a story. We had so much fun taking the photos and highly recommend liquid light images. We will always have those photos and always have the memories which we will cherish forever. I cannot speak highly enough about his quality of work or how thankful we are. We have so many amazing photos to choose from. Our photos turned out far better than we dreamed of. read more

Aaron of LiquidLightImages is the best!! Aaron was pretty much the only photographer we met with, but we knew from the beginning that he would be the perfect photographer for us. We met a few times before the wedding so that Aaron could explain to us how we could prepare and what to expect, and he also provided us with an engagement session so that we could get used to each other. I'm probably not one of the easiest people to take pictures of, but Aaron was very patient with me and by the day of the wedding it felt very natural having him (and Jody, even though we didn't meet her till our wedding day) there. Our puppies are very important to us and we were lucky enough to have them participate in our wedding as our flower puppies, and Aaron and Jody made the effort to include them in many of our shots and the puppies look adorable in them!! Of course, I also have to mention the quality of the images that we got for both our engagement session and wedding. Aaron and Jody really captured who we are and all the special moments throughout our wedding day, from 6:30 am to sunset!! Aaron did a great job finding unique locations for our pictures and was able to pose us so that we look normal. We are extremely happy with all the images that we got!! Aaron and Jody are super friendly and easygoing, and we feel very lucky to have had them as our photographer read more

We made the right decision in choosing Aaron Bernard of Liquid Light Images as our wedding photographer! We planned our wedding on the Big Island from our home in Australia. We discovered Aaron in the process of reviewing many photographer's websites. His photographs instantly appealed to us. We loved that Aaron's photographs went beyond the traditional rigid wedding format to strikingly capture the elements of a couple that make them unique. This is exactly what we were after. Aaron was professional, prompt and transparent in response to our initial enquiries and his fees were very reasonable. On the day Aaron was amazing. His seemingly boundless reserves of energy were more than evident as he moved effortlessly around the wedding party capturing the event from every possible angle. He was a real pleasure to work with. He definitely went above and beyond our expectations for the couple's shoot by ensuring that every vantage point in the venue that promised a great shot was exhausted and we love the results! We also appreciated the role he played in coaching us through the shoot which contributed enormously to the success of the album. We highly recommend Aaron Bernard of Liquid Light Images to anyone looking for a gifted photographer. read more

Photography is a skill that many may try to pursue, but it takes someone with not only an eye for the pivotal moments, but the passion to engross themselves in the art. Aaron of Liquid Light Images is the epitome of this. Holding a degree in photojournalism myself with a father who was a photographer as well, I can be pretty discriminate when it comes to photo styles, but once Aaron showed us our photos I was ecstatic. From the beginning he was not only professional, but kind, patient, and extremely personable. He took the time to photograph the little details, moments others may pass off as being insignificant, and of course all the major events on our big day. Looking now at our photos it is as if we could re-live our big day, and stop and enjoy some of the moments we were too busy for to enjoy as well. I would recommend Aaron to anybody looking for an EXCEPTIONAL photographer, whether it be for a wedding, maternity shoot, or just-because. We know that not only will we enjoy our photographs now, our children and great-grandchildren will be able to look back in awe of what Aaron was able to do with his camera and keen skills. We will definitely be using Aaron again and are extremely grateful to have had him photograph our wedding!! read more

I had a fantastic experience working with Liquid Light Images as the photographer for my wedding ceremony in Haleiwa. Aaron Bernard is a phenomenal photographer- professional, conscientious, and his pictures are nothing short of breathtaking. Hiring him to capture our special day was the best money we've ever spent- all my friends and family are absolutely amazed at our beautiful pictures. Aaron went above and beyond for my husband and I- suggesting the best beaches for our ceremony, diving into the waves to get the pictures, hiking over the rocks to get some unusual shots. His editing skills are really amazing- the pictures look even more beautiful then my memories and everything he does is elegant and refined and not tacky. He was able to capture our personalities and emotions on our wedding day and our pictures are so much more vibrant and evocative then most of the stiff formal shots I've seen in friends wedding pictures. I recommend Aaron highly and I can't thank him enough- but don't take my word for it, check out his work on the Liquid Light images website! Also, if you get the chance to do it try a Trash the Dress session after your wedding ceremony- you won't regret it! read more

Aaron has an incredible eye for detail and setting up a shot. His photos aren't just photos, they're art. I was apprehensive because I don't like to have my picture taken. Aaron made me feel at ease. He made me feel beautiful. He is very easy to work with, an amazingly patient guy who is friendly, open and very accommodating. He provided direction that resulted in some incredibly stunning photos of us. For our 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal we wanted photos that were special and different. Aaron delivered and then some. The sunset ceremony shots were amazing, and the TTD photos from the next day even more so. Shooting conditions on both days were far from ideal. The wind was blowing, it was raining off and on, and the surf was very strong - conditions that Aaron could not control. But the pictures - I can't say enough about them and Aaron. He knew exactly where to take us for the TTD. Knowing locations is just as important as the artistic eye one brings to the craft. Aaron did a fantastic job, nailing those last moment sunset shots before the rain hit and the clouds obscured the setting sun. read more

There are many photographers to choose from in Hawaii, it can be hard to know you're making the right choice. However, I can assure you hiring Aaron Bernard will satisfy every area of concern. Aaron is an excellent photographer who has LOTS of experience in weddings, portraits, and commercial work. He has a vision for creative and original ideas and is open to suggestions. His rates are very reasonable and his care and concern for his clients are untouchable. I have been working with Aaron throughout my baby boys first year of life to capture his precious growth since birth. Aarons flexibility allows me to be comfortable in choosing the right location and times to shoot and he always manages to capture the "perfect" shot. As a mother, its so important to me to work with the right people. He is great about following up and keeping me informed. He personalizes each experience and makes his client feel special and valuable. I would recommend Aaron without hesitation to anyone who wants the BEST! Thank you Liquidlightimages! read more

Aaron captured every perfect shot. Coming from the Bay Area and booking a photographer in Hawaii seemed as if it would be a challenge, but with Aaron's portfolio, professionalism, and competitive prices, it was an easy decision. I hired him to shoot my wedding and he was not only my photographer but my breathing coach! lol! He calmed me down and talked me through a few stressful times when I getting worried about the wedding itinerary since I was my own wedding planner. Aaron wanted to make sure my photos came out great so he didnt hesitate to tell me to 'loosen up'...or 'breathe' when it was time for my solo shots. He made me feel comfortable when everything around felt hectic with his smooth calm tone, smiles and jokes. I owe it to him for my priceless wedding album as well as 'keepin' my cool' as the bridezilla! ;) I highly recommend Liquid Light Images to anyone! He also has an awesome maternity portfolio as well as family portraits, engagement shoots and perfect for that model looking to build their portfolio! =) read more

Aaron is the go to photographer I use for all special moments! My husband and I first met Aaron back in 2008 when we first started planning our 2009 wedding. He was the first person I contacted and he was hired on the spot. Didn't care to look or consider anyone else. What we liked about Aaron is that his style of photography was edgy and different but yet beautiful. His portfolio online and in person was very interesting and his listing prices were manageable compared to the other photographers on the island. He easy to work with, made scheduling easy, and he communicate well with what style of photography we were looking for. Aaron has captured all of my my moments. From our engagement & wedding photos in 2009, my maternity photos in 2011, my first family photos with our son and now we're working together to do my son's 1st birthday party photos. Aaron professionalized in wedding photography, but he can and will extend himself out and assist capturing your life in a single shot!! read more

I couldn't help but read the the earlier review and what the individual said about Aaron and his business. It made me chuckle because that individual sounds like a bridzilla for sure LOL. Hey R.A - Take a chill pill! Our experience was beyond what we expected. I sent him an email asking him about his service and he left a voicemail right away. We worked off of his schedule and had him chose the location as he would know what would be best for photos. We trusted him completley!! When we landed in Oahu he met up with us and the meet lasted for two hours because we felt as if he was a long time friend that we havent seen in ages. He's a very relaxed, yet professional individual. We will definitley tell all our friends about Aaron Bernard at Liquid Lightimages if they ever want to do any engagement, weddings or other photos. He is a humble artist that takes traditional to a whole new level "Elegance on the edge" is the perfect saying for his business. Thank you Aaron!! read more

I don't even know where to begin. From my first conversation with Aaron and his assistant, to the actual shoot on my wedding day - All was perfection! Having chosen to plan my wedding abroad and choosing to do it myself, I was so apprehensive about the location and the photography, but Aaron put me at ease. He chose the location based on what we desired and with his knowledge of Hawaii and it went above and beyond our expectations. Aaron is worth every dollar spent on his expertise and passion for his trade. Our photographs captured each emotion that comes in such an intimate ceremony as a wedding and he didn't miss a thing. I cannot emphasize enough, how grateful and thankful we are to have found Aaron for our Wedding Photography. Aaron, Charmaine and Janelle helped to make our most special day perfect and smooth; we could not have done this without them. A million thank-you's and praises to an exceptional business! Jay and Michelle, Victoria BC read more

Aaron Bernard-Liquidlightimages.com was more than we could've expected! My husband and I traveled from Florida to Hawaii to have Aaron take our trash the dress pictures. We did fully submerged pictures in our wedding attire and the pictures turned out amazing! He was fabulous and we loved our entire experience with him! He was quick to respond to emails and phone calls when we had questions about our photo shoot. He was so professional during our shoot! We spent 4 hours on the North Shore taking many different pictures. He was also so patient with me as it was very difficult to swim with a dress on. We laughed alot and had such a wonderful experience with him! And to top it off he was so helpful when we had a problem with our rental car! I have already recommended him to all my friends and family. And they are all obssessed with how great our pictures look! Big thanks to Aaron!!! read more

Aaron Bernard, Liquid Light Images is a professional and artistic photographer. We were blessed to have Aaron take the photos at our 2-11-12 wedding. We had a small wedding ceremony and dinner (50 guests). The wedding ceremony went so quickly and we didn't have enough time to get adequate number of photos in the gardens. Aaron generously offered to do a separate beach photo session, at no additional charge beyond the original booking fee. The sunset beach photos turned out beautiful, despite the windy and rainy weather. Aaron is a perfectionist, patiently waiting for an opportunity for the best artistic shots. His coaching and keen eye captured the beauty and made the best of both the beach and garden settings. Thank you Aaron for captured our precious wedding day memories - you are the best! read more

A True Professional With the variety of photographers that showcase their portfolio, it's difficult to choose one that meets the requirements of a true professional. Aaron is that photographer. Aside from his natural gift for creativity, Aaron is a pioneer in starting new trends in photography as well as adding twists to traditional ones. We had him as a photographer for our wedding and I can't tell you how incredibly satisfied we were with his service. His prices are very reasonable and he is very easy to work with. I plan on contacting him for other photo shoots that my wife and I are thinking about. If you are looking for someone who shows his passion in his work and is great at what he does. Aaron is an easy recommendation. I would re-hire him in a heartbeat. read more