Kim & Nick
3rd Jan 2022

Kouki captured the best moments of our beautiful wedding day. Michael & Joel are a dynamic duo that made our day so relaxed, fun and amazing. We had postponed our wedding TWICE since 2020 and Kouki stayed loyal to shooting our wedding. Our photos were 10/10 and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Excited to receive our wedding video! They were attentive to what we wanted & were very accommodating, flexible and creative throughout wedding planning & our big day. Thank you so much!! They are definitely a MUST HAVE for your wedding! 😍 - Nick & Kimberly

Patrick & Nildah
23 November 2021

One of the coolest photographers out there without a shadow of a doubt 📸 it easily was the best experience with a photographer to date! Michael is super personable and very talented at his craft. He made sure my wife and I were comfortable and enjoying the experience along our photo shoot 😁 Never had found a photographer so passionate to do what he does 🙌🏽 He is energetic, engaging, and a lot of fun! We love our photos and can’t thank you enough Koukiphotographynz 📸🙌🏽

Laura & Craig
28 November 2021

My partner and I only recently had Michael photograph our elopement ceremony. I cannot sing his praises enough. He is exceptionally personable and was the best addition to our planning and day. Having only seen some of the shots taken yet we cannot wait to see the rest, the standard is amazing. Would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a photographer.

Simon & Cindy
11 September 2021

He did take photos for my ceremony after all. That came from his passion for a hobby then to a business to where it is now. I am proud of his achievements and what level of artistry he has been able to reach in photography. I've been to many weddings, and photographers always seem to fall short in quality and lack of direction. Michael isn't one to worry about. Just look at all of the other testimonials! (No they aren't reviews from our extended cousins either). The proof is really in the pudding. What has been important is making sure that the couple does not only feel comfortable but help evoke emotion and passion and capture that through a lens. Maybe other photographers can do that but Michael did this with ease for our ceremony. So if you are looking for someone to capture that moment, I would highly recommend it. Thanks, bro for all you have done.

Thrishila & Jaishri
7th September 2021

From the moment we met Michael and his team, we felt so comfortable and he quickly became like family to us. As is the case with traditional Indian weddings there are a lot of things happening and a lot of emotions and activities. Michael and his team captured these events and moments so beautifully and seamlessly for both our families. Michael has a great talent for making you feel comfortable in front of the camera his laugh is infectious and antics keep you giggling and amused. We truly are thankful to Michael and his team for capturing the emotion and beauty of our wedding, we just received our album and are over the moon. Michael, you are family now and we look forward to catching up soon. Love J&T

Sousana & Beshoy
3 September 2021

Michael was very easy to contact and listened to our needs on the day. He had a great team and was very generous with his time. Kouki Photography aims to be your friend first which was really important to us. We wanted to feel like we we were comfortable with the people who were going to capture our most intimate moments of the day. Michael and his team were happy to answer any questions and meet multiple times before our wedding to make sure we had every detail covered. They captured our family and friends really well and were easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend Kouki Photography if you're wanting a team who treats you and your guests as friends, but also deliver professional work that captures all the moments you would hope for on your special day!

Rhonda & Jason
2 September 2021

What could I possibly say to justify how great of a photographer Kouki is.. He's very professional, very pedantic, everything you want in a photographer who's capturing your big day aaaaand he gets along with literally everyone! Kouki spent the entire day with us and most of the time you don't even realize he's even there. My husband and I, our family, and our friends were very impressed with the quality of the pictures that we received. We knew he was good however he went above and beyond to deliver a product that we will cherish forever. I couldn't recommend Kouki Photography more, just do it, book in with him, trust me you will not regret it. Forever grateful to you Kouki! Thank you for not disappointing us! Rhoni and Jay

Kelly & Jazz
2 September 2021

When I first started looking for a photographer for our wedding, I had a budget in mind. I reached out to those at both scales of our budget (high & low) but ultimately it came down to the contact, responses that I got from Michael & his team. He treated us as a paying client before we even said YES. His helpful advice, tips and experience ultimately is what decided everything for us as many others just referred us to their site and pricing. I didn’t know what I was looking at on their sites so that wasn’t helpful. Michael & Joel literally stepped us through what our day may look like and much of it we hadn’t considered. Price then wasn’t questionable. We knew Kouki photography was the best - just follow his IG and you’ll know what I’m talking about lol We now have our wedding photos back and they literally took us back to that very day. The emotions, the detail is what was captured just speaks for itself. I highly recommend Kouki & his team. There isn’t anything you’d be disappointed with. With love, Kelly & Jazz

Stacey & Jamie
31 August 2021

Michael is so awesome at what he does and really knows how to bring your day together so seamlessly. He was so accommodating and friendly, definitely worth the investment! My day went by without a hitch. Alice was who helped him out on the day as a second photographer for my wedding and she was great too. Turn around time was efficient and more than I could have asked for. :)

Ellynn & Adam
6 August 2021

Michael was so easy to work with. The friendliest, happiest and most professional photographer you would ever hope for! He really made everybody feel comfortable throughout the day and we are so happy with the quality of the pictures, which captured our special day! Definitely would recommend him to everyone <3

Eleshea & Matt
1 August 2021

Michael did our wedding in February. He was so enthusiastic, funny and easy to get along with on the day. It was like having a friend take our photos who just happened to be an amazing photographer. All his communication before and after the event was prompt and helpful. I send Michael images of the “look” I was going for and a photo list of what I wanted, and the photos he delivered met the brief. He went above and beyond, even though he was meant to finish after the cocktail hour he stayed later to get photos of the first dance and cutting of the cake. He also delivered the photos very quickly after the wedding. Will treasure the photos forever. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any future couple.

Lizzie & Chris
12 August 2021

We’ve all heard “pictures don’t do it justice” but Kouki and Team absolutely nailed it. Every picture taken we will cherish, the team captured every moment we never want to forget, not only with photos but also the videography and edits there are truly no words! I’m so glad we were referred to Kouki and the Team and we have no regrets, money well spent for memories we can forever cherish. Every time we view our photos & videos it’s as if we’re there, doing it all over again, if I had one word to describe our experience it is “excellence” it is obvious that Mike & the Team strive for excellence always however are very much down to earth, teaching us along the way especially the Chinese slangs lol! Thank you so so much! We look forward to future projects and possibly a before and after shoot lol! God bless your business alongside Candy’s as well, love Mr & Mrs Tovia.

Leah & Michael
23 July 2021

Thank you so much for capturing all the beautiful moments of our wedding 😊 what a top photographer, we highly recommend!!!

Lewis & Sarah
8 June 2021

Did my wedding photos, amazing photos and very helpful with answering questions and organizing the day. Would recommend for anyone.

Narisa & John
13 June 2021

We were so lucky to have Kouki Photography for our elopement. We met up a couple of times with our photographer, Michael, before the big day. He always made himself available for questions that we had. The images took were stunning. Cannot be happier! Thanks again :)

Samantha & Shaun
20th May 2021

Michael photographed our wedding in March 2021. He was friendly approachable and funny, which made our day even better! We never felt too 'poser' and he captured some beautiful organic moments. We are so proud of the pictures he and Alice took, we cannot wait to share them with everyone! There is a great mix of emotional and funny images which is exactly what we wanted. Will be recommending Michael to everyone I know needing pictures taken! Thanks mate!!

Rachel & Stephen
5th May 2021

@KoukiPhotography such a talented photographer, and we were thrilled with the results of his work. From the beginning, Micheal’s friendliness and calm manner gave us all the confidence we needed. He was able to execute our engagement session with warmth and kindness and yet still be attentive to detail. In addition to that, the excellent services he offered were very reasonable, and we will not hesitate to recommend him to others. You are officially our favorite photographer😊Thank you!

Christina & Adam
1st April 2021

Talented, friendly, professional, responsive, great personality and all-around lovely guy. These are just some of the GREAT qualities Kouki possess. We contacted him to photograph our clifftop heli elopement. From initial contact, to planning to receipt of photos the process has been absolutely seamless, stress-free and really enjoyable. He is a pleasure to work with and made our day very special, memorable and the end product speaks for itself. We highly recommend Kouki for any event, he is sure to fill your day with fun, laughter and positive energy. We appreciate your work Kouki :) Adam & Christina.

Sandy & Peter
11 March 2021

Kouki Photography were our wedding photographers and videographer. Asking them to capture our wedding was the best decision we made. Kouki and his team were so fun, upbeat and lively. We were laughing the entire day, it was an amazing time. All our family and friends thought the team was so fun and really loved their energy. Kouki and his team really know how to get down on the dance floor! Meeting Kouki at the consultation, he was down to earth, was reassuring and took our ideas of wanting the candid type of photos onboard. We absolutely loved our photos, they were exactly the vibe we wanted. The whole day was captured beautifully, all our friends and family adored the photos. Thank you so much for capturing and being apart of our day! Sandy & Peter

Gloria & Tony
18 March 2021

The best thing about working with Michael was his enthusiasm and personality. A photoshoot is an experience and he made it one to remember. I haven't met a photographer as down to earth and relatable as Michael. My fiancee and I were both nervous right before the shoot but he made is fun and relaxing, the time went by so quickly. We still laugh at all the silly things that happened that day. We got all of our photos the next day and they turned out amazing. Couldn't believe that in one location we could get so many different sceneries. Even if you only have a rough idea of where you want to shoot, Michael can recommend you the best places based on your preference. From the lighting to the colours, Michael was super professional. Highly recommend his service to those who not only want to have beautiful images of their special day, but to enjoy the journey of getting it taken. It is more than just posing for the camera.

Mike & Leana
4 March 2021

It was the funniest experience ever. Very professional, Michael made the whole shoot was so comfortable, the photos came out so natural and amazing. Highly recommend it for anybody for and occasion. Can't thank you enough for your time and effort in capturing our precious moments on our special day.

Phil & Sandy
2 March 2021

All we can say is WOW, DEFINATELY ABOVE AND BEYOND!!! We have been working with Michael from our post-wedding shoot May 2020 to our 1st wedding anniversary Feb 2021, suprising my husband. Almost 12 months of working together and Michael has always had our best interest at heart. Recently I had planned a suprise anniversary party on 26th February 2021 which consisted of pre-party couple shoot followed by a suprise party at our wedding venue Allely Estate. Michael is definately the happy-go-lucky type of guy, respectful, professional, easy to gel with and keeps the hype going day and night and let's not forget he's very delightful to be around! He is definitely part of our family now! He captured all the beautiful moments and at the same time created even more beautiful moments. If we could give you 100 stars, that's definitely where our rating would sit! Thank you so much for giving us beautiful memories we can hold onto forever.

FAITH & TIANYI
21 February 2021

Michael and his team were super punctual and professional. He surely made our wedding memorable and amazing! Thank you Michael!

Tali & Ifi
06 Jan 2021

I HAVE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER WE CHOSE TO CAPTURE ALL THE BEAUTIFUL AND MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF OUR LIVES! Right from the beginning when we had our catch up, to the engagement shoot, right up till the wedding, Michael and his team gave us assurance, made us feel important as customers, but especially made us feel so comfortable we trusted him and his work and had no doubt throughout the whole time. What also made it easier for us was his communication skills. There was NEVER a time where he would leave us out in the cold and ALWAYS made sure we were ok through the whole experience. We are so overwhelmed with the photos and videos that we received and are so glad we chose Kouki Photography for our special day! Michael, you have not just created loyal customers who are definitely going to tell everyone about your talented photos/videos, but you have also gained family. Thank you for helping us make it so stress free and for making us feel valued and special from the time we started conversating. You and your team are the best at what yous do and Ifi and I will forever be grateful! Thank you once again Kouki Photography NZ. God bless.

MOAPA & JACOB
14 DECEMBER 2020

Wow, thank you Michael for capturing our special day. Michael was so professional and easygoing, we felt at ease in front of his camera and our elopement could not have been any more perfect. Highly recommend his services for an elopement package, it was simple, stress-free and fun for this easy-going low key couple

Alister & KirsteN
12 December 2020

Mike is definitely a wiz behind the camera!! Him & his team are extremely fun and amazing to work with during both our actual wedding day and Queenstown wedding shoot, we felt very comfortable in front of the camera and it's always full of laugher. Do yourself a favour and get in touch!

Paul & Fuah
1 December 2020

We definitely made the right choice when we picked kouki to do our photos for our wedding ! Something that will forever be a highlight in our lives !😍 appreciate your work brother !💯❤️

Faanui & Junior
22 October 2020

Not much to say about this guys talent his work needs no explanation! Extremely professional while at the same such a character to work with, nothing but laughs and smiles 🥰 not only that but he’s always out to capture pure and raw emotions that make the day beautiful ❤️ memories to cherish forever!

sAVELINA & fAATU
07 October 2020

Looking for someone to capture your precious memories and in the most perfect way? I HIGHLY RECOMMEND KOUKI photography nz 💯. It was truly our pleasure having Kouki photography nz , Such a easy crew to work with , always created a warm & friendly environment for us . Thaaaank you so much , absolutely Love your work and Our photos turned out amazing , I can’t thank you enough !!!

Aroza & Shuaib
6 October 2020

Highly recommend Kouki photographer, they are super friendly and easy to get along with. I am beyond happy with the photos and can’t wait to work with them in the future!

Laura & Richard
21 SEPTEMBER 2020

Thank you Michael for being the hero photographer we never knew we needed! Michael was instrumental in making our day as memorable as it was. He has a very personable communication style and for anyone who is camera-shy, Michael has a way of capturing the genuine moments that unfold but also gives soft direction to create images that appear beautifully natural. Leading up to our wedding, Michael was always approachable, prompt in his responses and made the time to understand our thinking and answer any questions. He does his research and you cannot go wrong with having him capture your special moments. Would love to work with Michael again; if I could give him a 10/5 I would.

Sandy & Phillip
19 September 2020

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Michael Kouki Photography NZ for our couple/family shoot. We gelled so quick with Michael very friendly and efficient and bonus: he has such a great sense of humour. Our photos came out absolutely stunning. Definitely recommend! Looking forward to our next shoot with you! ❤️

Tina & Willie
18 April 2020

On Friday 7th February 2020 my husband & I got married & had the privilege of having Kouki Photography be our main photographer & videographer for our day. We cannot thank them enough for all that they did for us. They went above and beyond to make sure they captured everything for us. Thank you immensely to Michael Kouk, a very good friend of mine & former colleague. Your team handled & put up with all my vain guests & bridal party with so much patience & expertise! Even during the reception when we had the issue w the reception venue elevators, you guys stayed the entire night, well after the appointed time & made sure you were able to get as much footage as possible. I cannot thank you guys enough for that. And then seeing the quality of photos and videos we’ve received since our day, seriously - I cannot recommend you enough! The quantity AND quality is like no other 💯 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Wishing you all the best w your upcoming services fam! No doubt whoever will come into contact w you guys will have nothing but good things to say also 😀

FLO & JOHN
17 January 2020

Kouki has been amazing from initial contact till the end of our wedding day !!! Kouki was prompt in communication & able to negotiate accordingly to our plan and budget, more importantly, made us feel relaxed throughout the day taking into consideration of our requests. I highly recommend Kouki photography for his quality of work & his humble personality ... thanks for the gift and your service Kouki! God bless .. Flo&John

Myra & Russell
6 January 2020

Definitely would recommend Kouki Photography!! Very talented and professional. We’re already looking for another occasion to book Kouki. 🙌🏽

Cheryl & karthik
19 December 2019

highly recommended photographers. alot of patients and really cheerful and funny.. will recommend everyone to choose Kouki as their event photographers. thank you, Michael and the team for the fantastic wedding photos

Alex & Cherry
18 November 2019

I got Michael to photograph my sister's wedding, he did such a good job that I got him to photograph my own wedding the following year! Michael and his team does well with capturing the "standard" types of shots but also the more special, funny and heartfelt moments that can be so easily missed, it's these photos that are my family's favourites

Mary & Jerry
28 October 2019

Really delayed with my post but my wedding was on the 5th of October. Michael and his team were so professional but fun at the same time. Asked his team to start at 11 am till 9 pm but they started 10:30 and still finished at 9 pm which I was really pleased about! Was truly grateful for all the effort they put into making mine and Jerry’s day so beautiful! Even though we’d be so awkward with some of the shots we were told to do lol they made us feel so comfortable. Not only was his team so good to work with but the price as well! For being a person that’s camera shy I’d highly recommend Kouki Photography they made me feel as if the camera was my best friend haha. Thank you, Michael, Shelton, Beren and Grace for making our day a memorable one! Appreciate the work that you did with our album as well as our cinematic highlights, we’ll definitely be in touch!

Jessica & malakai
20 October 2019

Highly recommend Kouki and his team!! Our Tongan wedding was very traditional and he was able to capture every special moment. He's very professional throughout, providing amazing service from the moment you enquire right through to delivering the final products of his photos, and they are AMAZING!!! 💖 he is well experienced in Tongan weddings and when the bridal party goes for their photos, he makes the process fun and easy for us. Especially since I get camera shy sometimes. I would recommend to anyone and everyone and I'd definitely use his services again! Thank you, Kouki and team 😊 from a very happy client!

Angela & Aiden
20 June 2019

During prep days of our wedding; it was hard to find a photographer / videographer to work with that was within our budget yet provide professional service/product. Kouki Team were nice enough to work with us to our estimated plans and our fixed budget allowing for the main parts of the wedding. Come the actual wedding day we ran to the initial quote then took the rest of the day as it came. Kouki Team were patient with us as we kept extending our time to suit our semi delayed reception program hehe. Our wedding photos and video are precious to us and especially because they have turned out so beautiful. All in all, we highly recommend Kouki Team’s professional services and no doubt won't be using anyone else now!

Brooke & Jerry
19 April 2019

Hands down the most amazing photographers and videographers you’ll find!!!! 🙌🏼 These guys were such a breeze to work with leading up to the wedding and on the day!! You didn’t even notice they were there, yet they have managed to capture our whole day perfectly!! 👌🏼💫 Highly recommend these guys, your amazing and were completely faultless throughout the whole process!! 💫Thank you, Thankyou, thankyou!!! 💫 Mr and Mrs Ama Xx

Isaiah & Ally
1 April 2019

This review is long overdue! We used Mike as our photographer/videographer. We contacted Mike last minute due to my wife and I still living in Melbourne! Although last-minute Mike was able to fit us in as well as made time to meet with us straight away and discuss exactly what “WE WANTED”. On our special day, Mike and his team made both parties feel relaxed and comfortable and as a result, captured amazing images. We strongly recommend Kouki Photography NZ if you are looking for someone who will capture professional and beautiful “in the moment” pictures! Thanks again Mike

Shanell & Jimmy
16 February 2019

My husband and I would like to thank Michael and his team from Kouki photography. They were just amazing easy going, made our wedding day a breeze and had great ideas for our photos. We are so happy with our beautiful photos you both captured all the special moments Thanks for being part of our wedding. 16.2.19 Best photographers ever!

Gin & Ryan
2 February 2019

Thank you, you guys put us at ease and made the entire experience a lot of fun. Kouki has great energy and is totally willing to work with you to make ideas happen.

Sione & Maryanne
1 December 2018

Great experience! Kouki Photography is definitely what I would recommend. If high-quality standards are what you're looking for then Kouki is what you need. 5 out of 5 for me! Cheers Mike!!

Ofa & John
24 December 2018

The BEST .. from my engagement photos to the whole wedding, they made the journey stress free not only for my husband and i but dealing with a bridal party of 20+. love there work ! communication is on point. a very reliable lot. JOB WELL DONE

Bridget & Sione

My husband and I got married on Dec 2nd 2017 and we had the pleasure of having the Kouki team capture our special day. From the get-go it was a warm and friendly welcoming by Mike followed by meeting the lovely team. They really made our day come to life and the lead up to it was even more perfect. We were always kept up to date with everything and made sure that there was no delay in communication. Even meeting Mike on our first meeting felt so good and assuring and the trust was there from the start. The end product though was a real reflection of the teams hard work, talent and professionalism. They really made my husband and I and our bridal party feel so comfortable in front of the camera and made sure to capture every special moment on the day. It was so easy to communicate with the team and we never felt like we were asking stupid questions and they would never make us feel like what we were asking for was unrealistic. The quality of their work and price package is so amazing and affordable. I definitely recommend these guys and would for sure have them at my next function ��� Thank you Kouki team for really making my husband and I so happy with the end result!!

Neil & Marlow
28 November 2018

1,000% worth every penny. Had so much fun, many laughs and enjoyed having them become part of the event. Super easy going and relaxed time when posing for all the photos, as the directions they give are just simple and straight forward, nothing overly complicate. Would abso-freaking-lutely use again for any kind of big event or special occasion. Still in awe at how amazing these photos are. So many many thank yous!!

Hong & Erin
1 July 2018

We could not be more thrilled with the amazing wedding photographs that Michael produced. He managed to capture all the right moments and emotions, all in the right angles and lighting. And throughout the whole process, he also positioned himself such that he was discrete. Truly a professional photographer who knows how to capture the essence of the moment beautifully. Highly recommended!!

Mina & Gregory
24 June 2018

The team at Kouki photography played a big part of our wedding day. Very professional to work with, friendly, approachable, organised and great with their communication. The photos were better than what we would have dreamt of, they managed to capture every tear of joy and all the love among our family and friends. To top it off.. the team at Kouki photography managed to achieve this for a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend to anyone. Get in touch and do not hesitate!

Ramona & Logan
13 May 2018

Mike and his team shot our wedding on March 10th 2018! They were amazing to work with. So flexible and awesome!! Our video & photos are beautiful. We are so happy! Love your work Kouki team!!!

Agatha & Leo
8 April 2018

Michael took photos of my church wedding in late Jan, he was punctual, friendly, understanding of the pressures of the day and captured everything we wanted to express in our wedding photos and more! Relatives and guests were happy, he knew what he was going, respectful, no dramas, and prompt turn-around. Would recommend!

Clare & Jacob
25 March 2018

Micheal’s work is amazing! Ive only seen a few photos so far but I could not be any happier with having Michael as my wedding day photographer! He is confident, humble, passionate and creative. Had so many ideas but also let me do what I wanted. Super friendly guy, highly recommend!

Nat & AJ
22 February 2018

Photos are amazing, my wife and I love his creativity and his workmanship. Truly passionate and highly trained. He was our photographer for our wedding and he was awesome to work and cope with. Very professional yet down to earth, humble, and fun. Would recommend. Cheers.

Liliani & Charles
26 June 2017

Amazing photographer, so professional & definitely know what to do. You don't need to worry bcs he's got all the skills you don't expect �. Definitely would recommend �. Thank you Michael.