JON & AVERY
AUGUST 2023

SYM & HANIN
AUGUST 2023

We are so happy to have had Michael shoot our wedding day. Choosing the right photographer was our priority, as after the day all you have left are the photos & memories, and we are so privileged to have had the perfect photographer! Not a day goes by that we don't look at our absolutely stunning wedding photos from 8 months ago, we STILL look at them in awe and everyone who has seen them were so impressed! From the first meeting we were put at ease, we were listened to and guided on what we wanted for our big day. On the day, Michael put everyone at ease with his humour and great personality, making us comfortable in front of the camera, and he was super respectful of cultural requirements. We can't recommend Michael and his team enough. The memories created in his beautiful photos are simply priceless! Thank you Michael! Lots of love from Sym & Hanin.

RYAN & RISKHIKA
AUGUST 2023

Michael and his team were amazing to work with. They eased our nerves and took a lot of the stress out of the day so we could simply enjoy ourselves. Our photos have turned out beautifully. Thank you Michael and your wonderful team. We both highly recommend your services.

NIKHIL & MELISSA
JULY 2023

Michael did an amazing job. He blended with our family as one of our own from the day he started shooting. He also was out with us for our crazy ceremony @1am (shows his dedication to the art of craft of Kouki photography) someone you can trust with your work. Thank you Mr Kouki.

CAsey & Tim
JULY 2023

Mike was amazing! We met with other photographers but we hit it off with Mike straight away. He was awesome and willing to help with things like other suppliers, runsheet, venue items etc if needed. On the day we felt so comfortable and our family/friends loved him too! We were so lucky to have him as our photographer - would Highley recommend him :) His photos were stunning! and the turn around time was incredible!!

FEINGA & SAPHOUNN
JUNE 2023

The best in the business… Great natural ability to not force any reactions and give an authentic feel to being present in the moment. Kouki and his amazing team helped capture our very special wedding day in spectacular fashion. Would definitely highly recommend his services for anyone that wants to capture what only a thousand words or more could describe in his pictures. Epic shots and authentic experiences guaranteed. Thanks again Kouki & team for the incredible services.

ROIMATA & EDDIE
JUNE 2023

Highly Recommend Kouki Photography, both MichAEL were absolutely amazing to deal with, our photos were beautiful they captured every moment and captured it so well. The quality of work is top tier in my opinion. Thank You so much Kouki.

SWAYAM & NIKITA
JUNE 2023

Michael was absolutely amazing! We came across Kouki Photography as a recommendation from our preferred photographer who wasn't available for our wedding dates unfortunately. And I was not disappointed (to say the least). Our wedding was filled with a ton of unfortunate events, things going wrong last minute etc - as expected - and Michael was more of a friend throughout all of this - not our photographer. He kept coming in to check up on me and offered to help out our other vendors etc when things were going hap-hazard! Would book him and his team again in a heartbeat - no questions asked! Not only is his work the best - but him and his team make sure to leave no stone unturned to make it your best possible function/wedding/day till date!

HARRY & AMANDA
MAY 2023

Kouki was our wedding photographer and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. He truly made our day so much fun and kept our guests laughing all day and night. The day after our wedding he sent us 30 photos as a sneak peek and only one week later he had finished all 800+ photos! Our photos turned out absolutely incredible!! We are so in awe of how perfectly he captured our day and we cant stop looking at our photos. Thank you Kouki xxxx

CAlvin & Kelly
May 2023

Right from the initial meeting Kouki is very friendly, experienced and on to it. We hired him to be our photographer but he went above and beyond to help us with planning out with the wedding schedule and recommendations. Which made the planning phase a lot less stressful. He's also very well connected and know lots of people, which is very handy when you want to have access to certain location, for us it was cherry blossom garden. Thanks again Kouki for making that happen! Kouki is very prompt and professional yet very outgoing, interaction with him always feels like you just chilling with your friend and fun. On the big day he basically shoot for us from the morning until late at night and he still have that same energy toward the end. Highly recommend Kouki to be your photographer for your next even. Again, massive thank you brother!

NADIA & GEORGE
APRIL 2023

Kouki Photography was such a privilege to have at our wedding. From our first meeting with Michael we could see that he was a very organised, hard working, talented and charismatic person. We are both quite shy and reserved people so wanted a photographer who would take charge and initiative without us having to worry about it on the day. Michael definitely did not disappoint. Himself and Lucy made us feel so comfortable and relaxed thought out the day. Our guests loved them both and we got lots of comments about how energetic and enthusiastic (and funny!) our photographer was. Their passion really shone through. We got our wedding photos just over 2 weeks after our wedding, which was also an incredible surprise. Looking through them tells a wonderful story of our day - from the small to big moments. We would highly recommend Kouki photography to our friends and other couples.

JARRAHMAL & ASOTASI
APRIL 2023

Highly recommend Michael and his team at Kouki Photography NZ. We are extremely grateful to the team at Kouki Photography NZ for capturing such special and memorable moments of our wedding day. Memories that will last for a lifetime! Michael was so approachable and prompt in regards to responding to our questions and queries about photo/video packages. We were very well informed about everything - packages, costs, services they offer etc. We loved how easy it was to work with Michael and his team. We were well looked after When it came to the actual day, Ash and his team did an amazing job. He brought such a great vibe to our day and even our families loved him. He was super efficient, captured photos of all things that we wanted and more. Then when we received our full package, we were blown away at the quality of the shots but also moments that we can look back on and remember forever. His team captured such special moments and we are forever grateful for all the work that Ash, Michael and the team put into making these moments memorable. Fa'afetai tele lava. Jarrahmal and Asotasi Tanielu

STEPHEN & HOI-YAN
MARCH 2023

Michael, We are so happy to have you photograph our wedding. Everything from the consultation until the delivery of the photos was seamless. On the day, you made everyone smile, and laugh and it was just a fun experience overall. Your photos are absolutely immaculate, we couldn't have asked for better photos from one of the best photographers in Auckland. We still can't believe how quick you were able to deliver these photos, 5 stars just isn't enough for your amazing work. We can never thank you enough and we hope to take more pictures with you in the future! Best regards, Hoi Yan & Stephen

JOnanthan & wenyu
MARCH 2023

We have had the best wedding experience with Kouki; he went above and beyond to ensure the day went smoothly and had his team of additional photographers and videographers to ensure we didn't miss a single moment. Our guests enjoyed Kouki's refreshing style of photography and provided genuine laughter and smiles throughout the day. We received the edited photos well within the estimated time frames, and they turned out so beautiful that we are struggling to pick the ones to print. We now see why Kouki is an award-winning photographer and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Rhea & Pramodya
MARCH 2023

Mike!!! Where do I begin? I first found Mike 8 years ago for my 21st birthday photos. He was such a kind hearted, super inclusive and fun photographer and I can easily say he carries those skills till this day. Mike has since done my friends 21sts, he photographed me being proposed to, me and my partner buying our first home, our engagement party and now our wedding. He has done everything so beautifully, the photographs speak for themselves. Everyone at the functions kept asking me about Mike and complimenting his unique and quirky style. He makes everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera and induces real laughter which always makes for beautiful photos. Mike, you know how much we love the photos you took for us throughout our 4 day mad wedding. You’ve gone above and beyond for us, you know we think of you as a friend. Thank you so much. Anyone reading this, pick him. He doesn’t disappoint at all!

Anna & Aaron
FEBRUARY 2023

Our photographer, Kouki and his team, were simply amazing. They captured all the precious moments of our special day in the most stunning and creative way. They were professional, yet warm, funny and approachable and made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. Everyone, from our gorgeous celebrant Frankie, to our make-up artist Jenny and our florist Jenny, were fantastic! Their attention to detail (and Kouki's hilarious stunts behind the camera) are amazing, and the final results were beyond our expectations. The photos that Kouki and his team produced for us are truly a work of art. They captured the beauty, emotions, and joy of our wedding day, and we will forever cherish them. We highly recommend Kouki Weddings & Elopement Photo & Video to anyone looking for an outstanding photographer. If you want the best, and laugh until your cheeks hurt, then look no further!

NANCY & IVAN
MARCH 2023

Michael is amazing to work with, and it shows in all the previous reviews. Not only is he talented with a great eye for detail, but he also brings such good energy - which is what you need if you tend to be a nervous wreck like myself. He's always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had along our wedding planning journey. We had a wait a bit to get our wedding photos, but it was worth it! We got many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos and about him and his team on our wedding day. They fit right in with our crowd; it's refreshing seeing your vendors having a great time with your guests. I cannot recommend Kouki enough! He never disappoints.

Sarah & Alex
February 2023

We had the absolute pleasure of having Michael and his team capture the most amazing photos for our wedding day, 12-03-22 at the Vilagrad Winery. Mike made not just myself and newly husband Alex feel comfortable but made our entire guest feel relaxed. I can assure you there were plenty of laughs and dry humor along the way. We cannot thank Mike enough for the most memorable day, we now get to relive the day over and over through these beautiful photos. We can't wait to book him again for future events! Lots of love from us to you Mike.

SAYSHA & SHAY
JANUARY 2023

The reviews are not deceiving - Michael Kouk is honestly THE BEST wedding photographer anyone could ask for! When we met Kouki for the first time, it was really like meeting up with an old friend - the conversation flowed, he came prepared to show us his work, we laughed non-stop, and best of all, Kouki kept it real! He can literally get along with anyone! We instantly knew that he was the one to capture our wedding. Kouki worked with us to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was professional along the way. He helped us plan and gave us advice throughout our whole wedding process. Our guests LOVED Michael and his team so much! Everyone felt comfortable in their presence and they really fitted into our wedding so well. Kouki's work is exceptional! He has so much knowledge and advice to share about weddings (Indian weddings in particular). His images are high quality and not a single moment is missed. His IG photos are proof of the standard of photography you are getting when you book him. We would recommend Kouki to anyone looking for an AMAZING wedding photographer to capture their special day. You will not regret it! Thank you, Kouki! :)

OFA & LAURA
DECEMBER 2022

My husband Ofa and I booked Kouki for our wedding. We were and still are blown away by how he captured our day so beyond perfectly! We booked Kouki super last minute as we pretty much planned our wedding within the month of July. Kouki was so understanding, helpful and went above and beyond to help us make the day run so smooth! My husband was so worried about how awkward he would look when we did our couple shoot on the day but Kouki made him feel so at ease! All the bridesmaids, groomsmen and myself feel the same way! He even made sure we had a little picnic prepared ( or in our case KFC delivered by my dad 😅) so while we were out doing our wedding shoot with our bridesmaids and groomsmen we took some time to relax, eat, drink and soak up the moment which was so special and thoughtful! His incredible work is adored and loved by so many of us but especially my husband and I! We can not thank Kouki enough for all his amazing work on our special day! ✨ 💒

BIANCA & JOSH
DECEMBER 2022

My praises for Michael is beyond my words. He made our wedding day seamless, stress free and most importantly very special. Michael planned everything for us, and he was very professional and communicative. All we had to do was pick a location and show up. The day of our wedding felt so relaxed and Michael is such a vibe - funny, calm and on to it. And the photos! Oh the photos are breathtaking! He really captured the day and showed real talent at taking them. His shots really tell a story. I wouldn't have done our wedding any other way. We're so glad to have chosen Michael to capture our wedding (he's always been our top choice anyway!). I already recommended him to my friends and family. 💕 Thank you sooo much, Michael!

RENEE & JAYDE
NOVEMBER 2022

Michael is incredible. I feel like this review is almost as important as my vows because I want everyone to know how talented, kind and FUN Michael is - you will not regret getting him involved in your special day. Michael was available any time of the day or night leading up to our wedding and was a huge help in the preparation stage. He played a massive part in making our day really special and it seriously felt like I had another family member with me getting ready during the day, which was probably the best aspect of our whole experience because I wasn't keen on photos. Every single one of our guests complimented Michael, asked where and HOW we found him and said he really fit in with us - which is precisely how we felt as soon as we met him. We had our sneak peek photos the next day, which were amazing, and then our official photos not long after which was doubly amazing. He had captured everything we wanted and more and the photos came out beautifully; I can literally remember the conversations we were having during each photo. Michael, I can't thank you enough!!!

DEREK & JESS
NOVEMBER 2022

Kouki was amazing. He was able to capture our day in a special way that made everyone feel relaxed. He got genuine reactions from everyone and was able to make photos not feel like a big deal or tiring. We love the pictures we ended up with, we think Kouki added something truly special to our day. The best!

JANNY & SULEMAN
NOVEMBER 2022

Our photographer, Michael, is truly talented at his craft. He is a creative photographer with an eye for detail and capturing innovative yet timeless moments. This makes him a standout photographer and one to watch. Yet throughout the process, his relaxed and approachable presence made our experience at the wedding feel smooth and easygoing. We were able to connect seamlessly with Michael throughout our wedding journey. He was very friendly yet professional and executed his work promptly. Michael and I especially connected over the recent passing of our fathers and the event of a wedding without a father. For that, Michael will always hold a special place in our hearts.

SAMANTHA ZHENG
NOVEMBER 2022

5 stars photographer, you will have the most amazing experience in your life. Highly recommend!!!

SAMANTHA & MICHAEL
OCTOBER 2022

Where do I begin ! Michael has been everything we have wanted and more ! He captured all the details of both our special days & I couldn’t be happier. One thing in particular that touched my heart was that Michael really puts his heart and soul into his work & making connections with his clients which he carries through life. Once you meet Michael you instantly love him and want to be his bestie. I can’t recommend him enough! He’s truely an experienced artist and he is an EXPERIENCE himself haha. His dance moves are out of this world but so are his camera skills !! 10/10 I’ve booked him for all my events after my wedding as well. What a star.

Loveleena & Shubhai
OCTOBER 2022

The photographer was amazing! He didn’t make us feel awkward. Made us laugh with his jokes. Went beyond with contacting my hairstylists. The photos are great! Looking forward to displaying them at our wedding reception :)

Sally Ding
September 2022

Absolutely would recommend to any engaged couples looking for a wedding photographer. Michael was a dream to work with, from planning meetings at the start, through to engagement shoot then the big day itself and after service, exceeded expectations with every aspect and we couldn't be any happier with how everything turned out. Michael goes above and beyond, you will not be disappointed. A++++++

yara hammad
June 2022

Cannot find the words to thank you for making our wedding day a memorable one. You outdid yourself and made everyone so comfortable that we all came out of our shells. I tear up every time I look at the photos, because they’re simply amazing!!

Billy & Winnie
June 2022

What a photoshoot filled with crackup, fun, enjoyable and ‘yea work it’ moments. Michael was great to work with along with providing visually stunning outputs and capturing interesting dynamic compositions. Photos came out epic and despite how picky my wife and I might be, Kouki managed to improvise well on the spot apart from the time when he got striked with the ice on the head 🤣. #memento #iykyk Looking for a stress-free yet top notch wedding photographer? Give Michael a buzz!

Kimberly Sackda
March 2022

Michael made our elopement very special, it was super fun, intimate and chill, just how we wanted it... and of course our photos from the day were amazing 😍 It was super easy dealing with Michael and he is very personal and professional, but most importantly the photos he takes are breathtaking. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a wedding or elopement photographer and wanting stunning photos to cherish forever!

Collis Vaana
March 2022

Not only did Michael give us amazing photos to look back on but he made our day very memorable! He was very fun, funny and chill, he vibed with me and my partner and he was a very special part of our day. We’re very happy with the photos we received and we cannot stop looking back on them. Would not change a thing and would highly recommend you book with Michael for your special day 👍

Alyssa Radford
February 2022

Kouki photographed our wedding back in February and was such an amazing part of our day. Neither myself or my husband are hugely fond of being in front of the camera, but Kouki made it feel effortless. He brought a great energy to the day, made us all laugh and ultimately, his work speaks for itself. Thanks so much Kouki, we would recommend him to everyone!

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.