Auckland Wedding Photographer New Zealand

Real weddings. Real humans. Real fun.

Auckland Wedding Photographer + Videographer, capturing every beautiful moment of your love story with packages tailored to your day, from intimate to grand.

Introduction

Capture every beautiful moment of your love story, from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations.

We want to get to know you and your love story, and understand your unique vision for your wedding day. Our goal is to create a stress-free and enjoyable experience for you, while capturing beautiful, candid moments that you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Flexible Wedding Photography packages tailored to fit your needs, from 5 hours to an enchanting 12-hour experience. Looking for something truly unique? We're ready to create a one-of-a-kind package just for you. Don't wait to book your spot; let's begin the journey of creating unforgettable memories.

Investment starts at $5,500 NZD
Our Works

Stories we've already lived.

A glimpse from recent Auckland weddings: venues, ceremonies, candid moments.

Auckland Wedding Videographer

Wedding Videos

Highlight reels, full ceremony recordings, and full speech coverage, tailored to your day. Choose your runtime, your storytelling style, and let us turn your wedding into a film you'll replay forever.

Process

How booking with Kouki works.

01

Tell us about you.

Fill out the form in our contact us page with your date, venue, vision, and what coverage you're after.

02

Meet up: coffee, beer, or Zoom.

In-person at a great Auckland bar or café, or via Zoom, whichever suits. We'll talk through your day, your style, and make sure we're a great fit.

03

Lock the date.

35% retainer deposit, contract signed, you're in our calendar. Balance due 30 days before the wedding.

04

Two months out, let's catch up.

Around 8 weeks before the wedding, we'll meet again to go over your timeline, finalise locations, and lock in all the details so the day runs smoothly.

05

Live it. We'll capture it.

From morning prep to last dance, we move with you, capturing every candid moment along the way. Your full gallery will be ready 5 to 6 weeks after your wedding day.

Testimonials

Words from our couples.

The best wedding photographer you can have for your most special day in a lifetime! We discovered Kouki on Instagram just casually browsing, and we found later he had done my friend's pre-wedding shoot (amazing!). After a few back-and-forth messages, we decided Kouki was perfect for our wedding! Of course we had looked at other photographers too, but we didn't feel as connected with them. Kouki really spent time to chat with us, even just a normal hello on a daily basis. Thank you so much Michael, the photos were absolutely stunning, moments of love and laughter framed for a lifetime.

Cland & Ray

Mike was amazing! We met with other photographers, but we hit it off with Mike straight away. He was excellent and willing to help with things like other suppliers, run sheets, venue items, etc. if needed. On the day we felt so comfortable and our family and friends loved him too! We were so lucky to have him as our photographer, would highly recommend. His photos were stunning, and the turnaround time was incredible.

Tim & Casey

Kouki Photo & Video was one of the first vendors we booked when we got engaged, and we are so glad we did. From our first meeting with Michael, we kicked it off and shared the same high energy that carried throughout the planning process, engagement shoot, tea ceremony, and our wedding day. He is professional, funny, and easy-going. His team made the day seamless (sometimes we forgot they were around) and captured special moments we will cherish forever. Highly recommended!

Vaughn & Sandy

We are so happy that we chose Kouki and his team for our wedding day! They made wedding planning from a distance so easy and less stressful. They answered all the questions that came up and were reachable if we needed advice. The wedding day was very well organised and we just had to enjoy it. We are so satisfied, pictures and video are stunning. We hope someday we can visit New Zealand again and celebrate our anniversary with another awesome photoshoot with you.

Sander & Kerttu

Not all photographers are the same and you definitely can't go wrong with this legend. The man not only knows how to capture the perfect shot, he is also a top professional. He spent lots of time getting to know us way before the wedding, took the effort to really understand what we wanted, and as a result captured some amazing moments during the actual wedding day. Standing around setting up for a photo can be super dull and frustrating, but Kouki made that process super fun and cheerful with his little dances and jokes. Going through the photos a few months later, we are instantly brought back to each magical moment.

Anson & Alysha

FAQ

The questions every couple asks us.

Do you have public liability insurance?

I am fully insured & liability through Tower Insurance. If your venue needs proof of insurance just let me know and I'll be happy to provide that for you.

How many photos do you include?

We don't have a fixed number, but as a guide, we state how many images will be provided as an approximate. This all varies on a combination of things, number of locations, amount of guests, length of coverage, lighting etc.

How much is your deposit & When is the balance due?

A 35% retainer deposit is required to secure your booking and confirm your wedding date. The remaining 65% balance is due 30 days before your wedding day. The retainer deposit is applied toward your total package fee.

Can we meet you in person before we book?

Absolutely! It's excellent to meet face to face before your wedding day. It gives us a chance to get to know each other better, and importantly, makes sure we are the right fit for each other, as we'll be spending a lot of time together on the day. There's a couple of great bars & cafes in Auckland, I like to meet up at. We can then chat about your day over a coffee or beer. (depending on the time of day, haha) If you would preferably do everything via Zoom, phone or email, that's completely cool with me too.

Can you temporarily hold our date whilst we decide?

Unfortunately not. Wedding dates regularly book out on average 15 – 18 months in advance for photographers and I give priority and lock in those who pay a deposit first. Even if you have emailed me, and I was available at the time, that certainly doesn't mean that I will be forever available for your date. The only way to be sure to book me in is to pay a deposit & sign a contract as soon as possible.

Do you Travel?

Heck yeah! ! I absolutely love to travel. I'm passionate about taking photos in new and beautiful locations. I encourage you to have an adventure and get married somewhere where you always wanted to go! Let's have a chat about it!

We are not comfortable in front of the camera, can you help?

80% of our clients are not comfortable in front of the camera. Upon your request, I'll be happy to direct, lots of laughter and entertainment with you. We highly recommend booking in for a pre-shoot before the wedding to help you prepare for your big day.

Have you photographed at our venue before / will you visit the location of our wedding if you haven't been there before?

As a creative person, I love going to a wedding without having any expectations or predisposed ideas. As every wedding & couple is unique, I find that if anything is too pre-planned for the photos, that you may miss the opportunity to create real moments, that is yours, and not someone else's. You also never know what the sun/weather/light is going to be doing at any time on any given day (especially in New Zealand) Somewhere you may have thought wouldn't work well for photos, may have this amazing window of light at a specific moment, and vice versa. However, if it would make you more comfortable to do a site visit with me before your wedding, of course, I would be happy to.

How long will it be before we see any of our photos?

I will always send you a couple of edited preview photos the next 3-5 days after your wedding, so you've got something to view and share straight away. On average, the rest of the edited images will be supplied in an online gallery around 6 weeks after your wedding date. This depends on the time of year also, if you are getting married in the peak wedding season (October – April) – they may be longer. If you are getting married in winter when there are fewer weddings, probably a fair bit quicker.

In what format will I receive the images?

Your images will be uploaded to a beautiful, user-friendly online gallery for you and your family to view and download in high resolution and share your pictures as you please.

Upon request, can we add a second shooter to our package?

Absolutely. We view your wedding photography as an investment and having a second shooter is a wise decision to protect it. It gives us a chance to be in two places at once and an opportunity to get creative whilst one photographer is shooting one story and the second another.

Do you offer wedding albums? Is there an option to add?

Yes, we do offer wedding albums. They are elegant and handmade, a deluxe piece of art by Queensberry. Happy to show you the albums on our catch up.

Limited spots

Ready to capture your wedding day?

We only take on a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets our full energy. If your date matters, let's lock it in.