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Categories: pukalani photography Address: Po Box 880485
Pukalani, HI 96788
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06/02/2012

I love Aihara Visuals! I had hired Kim Aihara for not only my wedding, but my engagement photos as well. Working with her is just so incredibly fun...and our pictures turn out BEAUTIFUL! She is so easy to work with and I not once felt overwhelmed by the cameras at all. Between the quality of her photographs, and the wonderful person that she is.....we couldn't have asked for a better person to be there to photograph our big day. I would highly recommend anyone Kim Aihara to capture your wedding day. Thank you Kim for being there to help us always remember every detail of our Big Day =)

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04/11/2012

Kim is an amazingly talented photographer. She is super sweet and has such a creative/artistic eye. We were amazed at the shots she captured when we got our pictures. The way she captured the light, reflections, and splashes of the ocean we never would have seen/noticed, but she made look like artwork. She is very professional and was easy to work with. We hope to come back to Maui (sooner rather than later) and have her capture some additional memorable moments. Thank you for the gorgeous wedding pictures. We are so glad we trusted our instincts and went with you to capture such an important day!

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01/28/2012

Kim Aihara was truly a joy to work with. She responded quickly to any questions or concerns I had. Her website also made it easy to access my contract with her and make payments easily and quickly with no hassle. Even though I have yet to see the final outcome of our pictures. I have no doubt in my mind that they are going to be absolutely beautiful. She was accommodating, reliable, and made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera :). For all future brides if you have yet to book a photographer I would really check her out!

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10/28/2011

Kim was outstanding. We used her for our rehearsal dinner luau and she took so many group shots, shots of us alone along the rocks and also tons of pics of the luau as well. She sent us a few teasers and they were absolutely beautiful!!! She was definitely a great decision that we made, especially since we didn’t take any engagement photos.

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04/19/2010

Kim Aihara was so delightful to work with. She was quick to respond to all my inquiries was very friendly. ALL the photos she took were amazing. My mom was telling me how difficult it'll be to pick photos for a wedding album because all of them are so good. Kim and her partner that day, Anna Kim, were so great, and extremely sweet. I think they were so excited for us, they were smiling all day, too. So very easy to work with and very talented. I have absolutely no regrets and nothing negative to say about Aihara Visuals.

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04/09/2010

LOVED every bit of it!

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03/14/2010

Working with Kim was a great overall experience. She was very responsive of my needs, she was courtious, and just very easy going. My husband and I were completely satisfied with the pictures! Thank you Kim, we are so happy you were the one to be our photgrapher for our special day!

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01/02/2010

Kim Aihara is absolutely a wonderful photographer! We were very glad we hired her to photograph our wedding this past January and we hope to take another trip back to Maui soon so we can do a "trash-the-dress" session with her. She is an extremely friendly person and very easy to work with. Her photo style is what captured our eyes and her photo package prices are very reasonable. She was very quick in posting up a sneak peak of our photos on her website and you can imagine how excited we were to see our entire photo gallery posted shortly after. Kim, you are right there at every moment to capture those very special expressions, scenes, and details! We can't thank you enough for allowing us to remember our wedding through your photos!

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10/03/2009

To future brides,
Kim is an awesome photographer! She is very flexible and understanding!
Be sure to make a list of who and what you want pictures with.
I forgot to take a picture with just my mom, dad, and sister......and the winners of the bouquet toss/garter toss. Have fun and higher a wedding planner!!!!

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06/14/2008

Pictures came out beautifully and she was so flexible and accommodating! I would definitely recommend her for your wedding!

Client testimonial from Vera & Ryan
10/14/2008

Hi Kim!
I can't express enough how happy I am with the pictures and with having worked with you. Ryan and I felt very comfortable with you and Joanna, and you truly made our wedding day that much more special. Thank you for everything, especially for being so patient with my family who LOVES taking pictures (obviously)! You two were awesome! I honestly kept thinking to myself how lucky we were to have chosen you as our photographer. I'll be sure to recommend you to anyone I know going to Maui. Your work and services are top notch!

Thank you and with warmest regards,
Vera & Ryan (Wedding 11-20-07)

Client testimonial from Merlyn & Jason
10/14/2008

I knew I would be happy with my photos by picking you! I have gotten numerous comments about the photos. If only you knew how many people have appreciated your art. Thank you so much for capturing such beautiful shots on our special day!!
Merlyn & Jason ( Wedding 7-21-08 Po'olenalena Beach)

Client testimonial from Dan & Kahea
10/14/2008

Hey Kim,
The pictures are amazing!! Thank you sooo much for capturing our special event. We both think you did a fabulous job.
Once again I cannot thank you enough for a job well done.
Aloha,
Dan & Kahea (wedding 8-23-08, Olowalu Plantation House)

Vendor recommendation from Aisles In Paradise
03/05/2010

Take the time to check Kim's work and you will be blown away. An absolute pleasure to work with.

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Vendor recommendation from A Royal Hawaiian Affair Wedding & Event Planner

Kim is an excellent & professional photographer. Love working with her.
Rhonda Faleafine, Owner A Royal Hawaiian Affair

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Vendor recommendation from Marino M. Regalado, Hawaii Wedding Emcee - Ninja Entertai...

I had the pleasure of working with Kim & Nate at Chris & Tia Sablan's wedding on Oahu in October 2007. They were a pleasure to work with! My performance as the Master of Ceremonies can be made easy or difficult depending on the wedding professional I work with, and Kim & Nate were all-stars! They made everything so much easier.

About Aihara Visuals

Having grown up on the island of Maui I am inspired by the beauty surrounding me every day, the blue sky, ocean & stunning sunsets. Combine these elements with gorgeous golden light & couples in love.. I could not ask for a more inspiring place to create timeless and artistic images. My goal on your wedding day is to , not only document all the special moments & unique details of the event without being intrusive, but also to infuse love and romance into storytelling images.  I adore when my couples feel comfortable in front of my camera. I love to laugh, tell funny stories & most of all get to know my couples so I can capture their true personalities on the most important day of their lives. I would love to hear your story.

 

 

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FAQ for Aihara Visuals

What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary, Photojournalism, Portraiture
What do your packages include?
Albums, Digital Files, High Resolution Images
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
I offer b&w, sepia, hand coloring, retouching and many other popular "special effects.
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
I work in many different lighting situations here in Hawaii. Dark churces, bright sunny beaches, softly lit receptions, clouds and even rain at times.
Is your media preference film or digital?
I use all Digital equipment.
How many photographers do you work with?
I am the primary photographer for Aihara Visuals. I always work with an assistant as well.
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes!
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
I do not book more than 1 event in a day. I leave the day open in the event of a change in time or location. Occasionally I will do 2 weddings in weekend.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes, I work along with some amazing wedding professionals on the island. We would be there to help each other out in the event of an emergency.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
3 Digital Slr Cameras, 6-7 pro wedding lenses, 3 on camera flashes, Video light and battery, light stand
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, listed above.
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Hourly, My packages are based on the amount of time you need at your event.
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
I charge $500 per hour if you need more time.
Do you charge for travel?
Yes, I have a $500 travel fee to outer islands for my smaller packages. Travel is included in my full day package
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
4 weeks
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
online proofing gallery, dvd of high res images
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Forever
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, I provide a dvd of high resolution images to the couple along with printing rights.
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
What kind of albums do you offer?
Flush Mount Leather Cover albums, Asuka Storybooks, La-Vie Albums
When will the client get the final album?
6-10 weeks after layout approval

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