A liquid lens includes an intermediate layer having a tapered cavity. First and second outer layers are bonded to top and bottom sides, respectively of the intermediate layer. The liquid lens further includes a chamber that is formed, at least in part by the tapered cavity, and the first and second outer layers. A fluid interface is disposed between first and second fluids in the chamber. The liquid lens further includes first and second electrodes on a top side of the liquid lens. The second electrode is in electrical communication with the first fluid, whereby a position of the fluid interface is based at least in part on voltage applied between the first and second electrodes. The intermediate layer may optionally comprise silicon or glass.