Few tips to help everyone: 1. Download your photos immediately after you get the link 2. You have 30 days to choose which ones you want edited. He'll extend that for another 30 days for free if needed 3. When you get your edited photos download them immediately and back them up. Brett may charge a fee if not downloaded within 30 days. At a certain point the photos will also be deleted on his end so it's important to download them read more

I found Lightness Photography on Yelp! I was planning an event at Kapiolani Park and was in need of photographers...Yelp to the rescue! Brett was super responsive, listened to our requests, asked questions and took great photos. I work for a non-profit and Brett gave us options we could afford. He was professional, efficient and our photos were available when he said they would be. Highly recommend working with Brett for your next photo project! read more

Simply beautiful! We had our family photo shoot done by Bodhi during our vacation to Hawaii (Oahu) in July. Bodhi is a master at his skill. He is a photographer and an artist. During the photo shoot he gave us so many insights. Not only was our shoot fun, the results brought out the beauty of Hawaii's sunset and the fun we were having. He is very punctual, responsive and professional. He follows the full transparent process of sharing the proofs and the final results. Highly recommend him if you are in Hawaii! read more

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First of all, I cannot recommend Lightness Photography enough!!! The photographer Bodhi was amazing and a delight to work with!! I was planning a vacation to Oahu with my family and decided to add a photo session for our first time. I researched for a couple weeks and kept coming back to Lightness Photography due to the bright and colorful images. I knew this was the company I wanted to work with! I reached out and was responded to immediately. Bodhi was very professional and offered a variety of options and locations to best suit my needs, as I wanted a sunset shoot. The day of the shoot, it was raining (not the pretty rainbow rain) dark, grey and no sign of sun. Bodhi gave me an option to shoot another day, and that's exactly what we did. I am so happy he was willing to accommodate our shoot with the unpredictable weather conditions. Our shoot was everything and more that we could have asked for! He worked very well with my four year old daughter and our pictures came out AMAZING!!! I am so glad that we chose Lightness Photography and you will be too!!! read more

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Brett was awesome, he picked a great location for my wife's pregnancy photos and we got some really good family shots. He was patient with our little one and the weather as well. We did some beautiful beach and forest shots. Definitely recommend. read more

My fiancé and I had our engagement photos taken by Bodhi about a couple weeks ago, and we are so happy with the way our pictures turned out! I contacted Bodhi via email a week before our vacation to Oahu and he responded immediately with his availability. He suggested meeting at 8:30 a.m., so then I asked if we could meet in the afternoon instead, since I'm not an early bird ;P He advised us that the best time to have our photos taken would be in the morning because it's cooler outside, not as many people out, and the sun won't be in our eyes. I really appreciated his feedback, because it was soo true! We met Bodhi at Kahala Beach on a Sunday at 8:30 a.m. He informed us of his work and what we should expect during the photo shoot, as well as assured us that he was welcome to any ideas we had, since it was ultimately our photo shoot. My fiancé and I have never taken professional pictures before so we trusted Bodhi with all of our poses. He would show us how to pose and explained how those poses would accentuate our features (i.e., elongate my legs, etc.). Bodhi has a great sense of humor too. Our one hour with him went by so quick! It really was a pleasure to work with him and we highly recommend him if you're looking for a photographer to capture your best moments! read more

Bodhi is so incredibly talented. I booked our session with Lightness photography for my husband and mines' anniversary and because we are leaving Hawaii in fall. We've had professional pictures done before, but I cannot express how much fun this session was. It felt natural. The photos looked candid and natural. They looked like us! Bodhi strives for the right shot and right moment every single pose. Every time. I was so happy with our gallery we received back. Once we started shooting, I was a little nervous and overthinking basically every movement, but Bodhi made us both relax right away. If I could give 10 stars I would! You won't be disappointed if you book with lightness photography. read more

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"INSANELY AMAZING" - Those were our daughter's first words after seeing the preview pictures that Bodhi sent us shortly after our session with him a couple days ago, and we 100% agree!! All the final photos were just as amazing as the preview pictures. We are very happy with how relaxed, professional, and patient Bodhi was with our awkward, uncomfortable-in-front-of-the-camera family. He was very open and interested in hearing exactly what we were looking for and if we had any preferences, offering creative suggestions based on the littlest of prompts. We are very grateful Bodhi is flexible and offers his services on Maui. We are also appreciative of his attention to details - he actually arrived here in Maui a couple of hours early and checked out different beaches to ensure we had the best conditions possible. Yes, there are a lot of photographers who are local and possibly cost less, but after viewing gallery after gallery, we were more than impressed with his work and expertise, making our decision to schedule with Lightness Photography a no-brainer! read more

Bodhi is a wonderful photographer that we would not hesitate to recommend to any one. I made plans to propose to my girlfriend (now fiancé) in Hawaii and wanted to capture the special moment for our memories. I was initially very worried about selecting a photographer and how the photos would turn out as its a surprise proposal and it's our first time in Hawaii. Bodhi made me feel so comfortable and was the most perfect photographer. He spent hours on the phone helping me pick a location for my proposal and helping me plan the whole day. His dedication was amazing as he hiked up to Makapu Lighthouse and waited for us to get there and hiked down with us while capturing some amazing photos. He managed to capture the perfect amount of staged and candid photos and even included some very funny ones. The only problem we have encountered is trying to choose our favourites, because there are just so many amazing shots. Thank you so much Bodhi! You captured our day perfectly. read more

Honestly, they (photographers) don't come better than Bodhi. PERIOD. My family loves destination photography. We have handpicked photographers in London, Rome, Paris, Maui, and Honolulu. There were some really bad experiences, some fairly good ones and then there is EXTRAORDINARY BODHI. He is pleasant, hardworking (puts in a lot of effort to try out different settings and techniques throughout the session), amazing with young/difficult children and the results are SO good. He turns the photos around in one tenth of the time compared to other photographers bc his techniques are so good that very little post editing is required. I recommend him to all my friends and family and they always come back thanking me profusely for the pleasant experiences and breathtaking images that Bodhi gave them. read more

Once I saw Bodhi's samples on his website, I knew I had to hire him. He replied to all my questions right away. His customer service was excellent. The photos he took of my family were amazing. I should know, I am also a professional photographer. I highly recommend Bodhi. I will definitely hire him again next time I visit Oahu. read more

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I am very pleased with all of my photos. I was emailed the shots the same day, Which is unheard of!!! They were so beautiful and they weren't evens touched up yet!! Would recommend Bodhi for anyone's photo shoot read more

Bodhi is the best photographer on Oahu! He is very knowledgeable, patient, and very easy to work with. I would gladly give Lightness Photography a 5 Star rating. The quality of his work makes the pricing very affordable. Mahalo Bodhi !! read more

Bodhi was great! I really wanted to get some family photos while vacationing in Oahu. When I researched for photographers, I came across Bodhi's site and loved his pictures. Even though the weather didn't work out for us (unfortunately we had gray skies), Bodhi managed to take some awesome pictures. He patiently worked with us and managed to get a lot of great shots. Thanks Bodhi! read more

I am so glad to book Bodhi for family photoshoot while we were on vacation In Hawaii . He is very professional photographer and he was very patient with my 4 years old son to click his pictures and results are incredible .If you are planning for vacation and if you don't know anyone in Hawaii/ Oahu to plan photoshoot then book Bodhi ONLY. read more

Bodhi photographed my husband and I during our 5 year anniversary in Hawaii. He did an incredible job working around changing weather and was able to capture beautiful sunny shots when it was raining every 5 minutes. We received our photos the same day and loved all of them. Thank you! Highly recommend and hope to do it again. read more

Bodhi did a wonderful job on our family photos. He has a great demeanor and our kids (ages 3 and 1) took to him right away which helped ensure beautiful photos. I highly recommend him to capture some precious memories of your family. Deanna read more

Bodhi not only captures the spirit of aloha in his work, but he also shows it to his clients. He cares about each of his clients and treats them with the upmost respect and care. He makes awkward clients (like me) feel comfortable and have a good time behind the camera. Will recommend him over and over again! read more

Second time working with Bodhi & it's always a pleasure! He did our family photos which were amazing. Then we hired him to shoot some commercial photos of our Wisteria Lane Honolulu Showroom. Highly recommend Bodhi ( Lightness Photography). He has a talented eye and makes the process easy. He's very efficient and we were able to review our photos the same day. Mahalo! read more

Our family was all together for the first time in over two years, so having a family portrait in Hawaii was on the top of our "to do" list. We chose to do a one hour photo session because we have 3 young grandchildren and did not think they would last much longer than that....and yet we have over 300 great photos to choose from. We took Bodhi's suggestion on location, and we were so glad we did. He was very prompt at uploading our photo gallery and we were all so excited to see the final project. My favorite ones are of the kids running on the beach and playing in the waves. They turned out amazing so we bought them all. read more

High humidity in Hawaii isn't uncommon, making for bad hair days, so I told my husband to cancel our photo shoot because I didn't think I'd be happy with the results. But, he knows how much I love family photos taken by a great photographer, and he convinced me to go ahead with our appointment since we only had another day left of vacation. I'm so glad we did because Bodhi took the most incredible, artistic photos of us. We had fun posing for him and now we have these great memories of our trip -- so many good shots that choosing our favorites has been the hardest part. You will not be disappointed! Just the opposite: so excited to share and frame. Awesome work, Bodhi! read more

Bodhi was so fun to work with and he produced the most amazing photos for our wedding!! I should preface this review by saying I usually take terrible pictures, but Bodhi managed to get the best shots of me that anyone has ever taken. He really knows what he's doing! And he had everyone laughing and smiling the whole time which made the photos even better. He is really really talented. We had such a blast working with him! read more

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I found Lightness photography online while searching for a photographer for our 50th wedding anniversary with our family in Hawaii (Oahu). I was very impressed with the ease of navigating the website & all of the very helpful photography tips especially for group photos. Bodhi was very prompt with his initial call to me which I very much appreciated. We had a Sunset shoot scheduled & we couldn't be happier with the beach photos with the amazing sunset sky. There were 12 in our group including seniors, teenager, school age & toddler! Bodhi is very friendly & did an amazing job of engaging everyone. Thank you Bodhi!!! read more

Our family recently vacationed in Hawaii. We had always wanted to do photos on the beach. Not knowing who to choose, I began randomly looking online. Bodhi's work stood out immediately! And he did not disappoint. He was extremely easy to work with, made my whole family feel very comfortable and had the proofs back within hours. The pictures were amazing! I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants gorgeous family portraits! read more

If you're like us, you're on vacation and don't know anyone on the island. You need a talented photographer who is passionate about his work in order to accommodate multiple clients all-day and evening, a local who knows all the secret spots and can play tricks with the camera to make crowded stretches appear more remote and tropical. LOOK NO FURTHER! Bodhi is a true professional, with an easygoing vibe whose personality commands instant chemistry with his clients, producing artistic photos that we will cherish for our lifetime. He was game to wade in the water and drag his tripod flash with him knee-deep, all to capture our family including an overactive toddler, like catching lightning in a bottle, but he did it with gusto. Thank you, we were so lucky to work with you! read more

I hired Bodhi to photograph our family while we were in Hawaii on vacation. We had a three generation vacation planned and I decided I wanted to document the occasion with fun family photos. I couldn't be more pleased with my decision and happier with how everything turned out. The pictures turned out beautiful and are a lovely reminder of my family's time together. Bodhi was both professional and helpful as he had good suggestions for how to pose to generate the fun, less formal look we wanted along with the fact that he was able to show us several different beaches near where we were staying that would provide the backdrop we wanted. The pictures Bodhi produced have been a highlight for everyone in my family and are generating lots of buzz on our social media. What a great memory for us! I highly recommend doing this with your own family and utilizing Bodhi Hutton as your photographer. read more

Right from the first moment we met Bodhi, we knew he would do a great job with our vacation photos. He was very pleasant and helped us select our photo locations. The whole session was a real fun for our 3 year old daughter. She loved it! Bodhi did a fantastic job. Our photos turned out amazing and we are grateful for the awesome and super professional work that he did. Bodhi is talented, easy going, professional, and very pleasant to be around and we highly recommend his services. It was a real Hawaiian Lightness! read more