Saeef & Zara
18th January 2020

Lionel was our photographer for our pre-wedding and wedding events and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very professional yet so easy to get along with! On the actual event days, he was very good at giving direction and took pictures of every little detail. Our couple photoshoots were fun, and he didn't make us feel awkward at all. He had experience shooting at and near our venues so he knew exactly where to take us which saved us a lot of time. When we received our photos, I was in tears. They were just perfect! He captured so many beautiful moments and they were beautifully edited. I would (with no doubt) recommend Lionel as a special event/wedding photographer or even if you just want to do a couples photoshoot.

Danika & John
16 Mar 2019

Lionel is such an incredible photographer! My husband and I are not remotely photogenic and Lionel was so patient and gave us lots of ideas about planning when, how and who to photograph. He helped make our big day run so smooth! Thank you for capturing our special day Lionel.

Alyssa & Carl
08 Feb 2019

Our needs were different from the average couple. Lionel was great and listened to what we wanted and worked with us to achieve it.

Mary & Dan
19 Jan 2018

Lionel photographed our wedding this January and he did a wonderful job. My husband and I are both a bit awkward with having photos taken, but he gave us great direction and got fantastic pictures of both us and our guests. Lionel is very friendly and professional - we really enjoyed having him as part of our celebrations!

Alannah & Josh
28 Dec 2018

Lionel was the best investment of our wedding! He is not only a great photographer but also a really good guy with a great sense of humor. He has some fantastic more natural shots but also can add in some beautiful landscapes and very artistic shots to the album. We highly recommend him!

Wen & Nicholas
23 Dec 2018

Lionel is amazing to work with, he is funny, cheerful and easygoing. Time flew by and we would like to thank you so much Lionel for your beautiful pictures. We love the photos so much and are super grateful to u for helping us to capture some lovely memories of NZ!

Alanda & Junior
08 Nov 2018

Alanda and I would like to show our appreciation and gratitude to Lionel in such short time our wedding was push forward. It was so stressful trying to look for photographer and lucky Lionel was available to capture our special day in such short notice. He made us feel comfortable as it was our first ever photo shoot... We are humbly grateful and thankful to Lionel for all you have done for us. We thought of you as a friendly and really professional. It was awesome meeting you...Our photo's are beautiful something that we will cherish forever and keep dear to our hearts. We highly recommend you to anyone who is looking for engagement/wedding photographer. Cheers!

Jessica & Poras
17 Nov 2018

Lionel is a very talented and extremely accommodating photographer. We were so fortunate to have him capture our special day and couldn't ask for better!

Paige & Ben
02 Dec 2017

My partner and I had our engagement photo shoot with Lionel, we enjoyed our time at the photo shoot and Lionel provided great advice and direction for our photos, and he also captured lovely candid moments between my partner and I. The photos turned out amazingly, Lionel captured us and the west coast sunset perfectly and my partner and I are really happy with the photos we received.

Sarah & Karl
10 Dec 2018

From the very start Lionel was fantastic at replying to emails and queries we had. We had our engagement shoot done by him and it was so much fun. Lionel is very easy to get along with and he takes time to get to know you as a couple. We love the photos he took for our engagement so will definitely be booking him in again for our wedding.

Bayley & Connor
22 Nov 2017

We could not of picked a better photographer to capture our special day. Lionel's attention to detail and creativity have amazed us, he is such a talent. Lionel is such an easy person to deal with and has a great sense of humour that makes even the trickiest of portrait photos seem easy to take. He keeps you informed about his process and has been very timely with sharing his work with us. The photos he has given us are just wonderful, with a great mixture of styles to show the fun side and the beautiful, romantic sides of the day. We feel he has really outdone himself and cannot thank him enough!!

Tyler & Rennie
08 Feb 2017

Lionel was so professional from beginning to end. Not only was he attentive in all our needs, he went beyond what was expected to ensure he captured our day perfectly. His communication from our very first interaction was impeccable, ensuring that we were on the right track throughout a stressful (but awesome) time. On the day, even though some spells of rain and escaping Alpacas, words cannot do his work justice – each photo is like reliving our amazing day. He even went out of his way to send us some hot spots to go to on our honeymoon! I definitely recommend Lionel’s services for your upcoming weddings, engagements and events. I will absolutely be referring him to my friends and family – and he will be first on my call list if I need a photographer in the future! Thank you Lionel!

Zandrie & Dean
05 May 2017

Wow, where do you start when you have got so many amazing comments to give one person!? The first day I met up with Lionel I really couldn’t give him a lot of information as my emotions from struggling to find a photographer got the better of me (it was only 4 and a half weeks till our wedding!!!). We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to capture the special moments of the start of our new life together. With not a lot to work with Lionel gave us the best wedding album a bride could ever ask for, he went well out of his way to make every photo and every little detail perfect. Thank you Lionel for all the work and effort that went into our photos, we truly are very lucky.

Annie & Elijah
04 Mar 2017

Working with Lionel on our engagement photo shoot was a blast, we didn’t realise how much fun we would have and how comfortable we would feel in front of the camera. As a couple this isn’t something we do everyday so we weren’t experts at how to pose or what we should actually be doing. Therefore it was great to have a photographer who knew what direction he wanted for the photo shoot and with his creative ideas we were able to capture some spectacular photos. Overall we were very impressed with Lionel’s skills as a photographer, his professionalism and his ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We look forward to having him at our wedding.

Taryn & Ben
17 Oct 2017

Lionel's passion for creating special moments shines through in all parts of the process - he takes the time to get to know you as a couple before the shoot, which really helps to make you feel at ease on the day. He makes sure he knows the area used for photography so that the shoot feel seamless and flows well. He has a great eye for the special moments and gave us some truly special shots that we will treasure. His skills in photography techniques also meant we got to enjoy a range of different types of shots which we have been able to use for different things like thank you cards, event invites, framed photography and more. Also to top it all off, he creates a customised app for you to use afterwards which contains a selection of your photos that make it easy to share with family and friends. You will be in good hands choosing Lionel!!

Joan & Swendson
27 Aug 2016

A big thank you to your amazing photography talents, the pictures look incredible. It’s going to be tough to decide now on which ones to frame. Thank you for contributing richly to the day and capturing the moments as you did. You worked very hard indeed! We are so happy with the main images, I cannot wait to see the highlights. Thanks again and God Bless

Peta-Maria & Ihaka
13 Aug 2016

Ihaka and I are very grateful to you for the incredible memories of our wedding day which you captured so beautifully for us. Leading up to the big day, your communication with us was open, clear and timely. We felt you understood what we wanted and we already felt at ease. On the day you fitted in perfectly, in fact so well that we barely noticed you – it wasn’t until we saw the photos that we realised that you had been present and alert for all of the most important moments. A wedding day goes so fast and there are so many things that, as the bride and groom, escape your notice. Looking through the photos was such a gift. You’ve captured the joy, laughter, tears, nerves, love, excitement and beauty that we remembered feeling on that day – and now we have a tangible record, through your lens. Our friends and family absolutely love what you’ve captured. Thank you so much.

Katherine & Ruan
17 Sep 2016

I would highly recommend Lionel as a photographer! When we found him I thought it was too good to be true – with such reasonable prices, yet photos that are top of the line. We could not be happier. His photos are simply breath taking. He is lovely to work with – taking on board our ideas but also adding his own skills and creative input. Every interaction with Lionel is a delight. His generosity and flexibility regarding the number of hours he works during a photoshoot or wedding day is wonderful and something that is very rare in this industry – Lionel goes above and beyond what you would expect. We are so thankful to have him as our photographer.

Xiomara & Peter
14 Jul 2018

Lionel is a great photographer, we were so happy to have had him as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. Very professional and friendly. His personality helped us to feel at ease while he was taking pictures and the photo shoots were fun experiences. Highly recommended as photographer. We were very impressed with the natural shots he got of the guests.

FaTai & Lucan
29 Mar 2018

We met Lionel when he was the photographer at my MOH's wedding a couple of years before my own. I remember Lionel's humour and professionalism through out her wedding that I wanted him to photograph my own wedding two years later! Lionel was approachable, calm, good humour and easy to work with! He was transparent in communication with me and answered any questions I had. He was willing to come out and meet us at our ceremony venue in his own time which stood out for us both as we know he is in high demand! :) Lionel was patient with us both and made sure we got all the shots we wanted with our 200 guests! We absolutely love the pictures and its been awesome to look back and think WOW WE DID THAT and its all kos Lionel was able to capture every moment! From the bottom of our hearts Lionel, thank you so much! Malo Aupito, Faafetai Lava for your hard work and dedication! We will HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND LIONEL! Worth every cent, and an awesome personality to match :)

Beverley & Jason
07 Apr 2017

A simply amazing photographer with such attention to detail and constantly looking for clever ways to enhance each photo. We began dealing with Lionel a year ago, he was prompt coming back to us to confirm availability for our chosen day and from that point on was so friendly and accommodating. He was awesome on the day and clearly knew what he was doing (we’d never done a photo shoot before so we needed direction lol!) he was amazing with our guests (book him and see for yourself!) and today we received our sneak peeks – couldn’t be happier with his work, the photos brought a few tears to the eyes as I relived some of the moments and there were moments I didn’t know he captured. Pleasure working with you!!! If I do it all again, I know who I’ll ask!!

Nikita & Stephen
08 Apr 2017

Lionel you were awesome on our wedding day! You are so easy-going​ and it’s so easy to feel comfortable around you. You have a great passion for the work you do and because of that passion you put a lot of effort into what you do not only because it’s your job but because you love what you do. That really shows in the pictures you’ve captured for us. We are so happy with the photos, you have captured the light so perfectly. You really listened to when we said we wanted to be able to look back and remember everyone that was there on the day because you have provided alot of images with groups of our different loved ones. Awesome job Lionel and thank you.

Michael & Tayla
13 Feb 2016

Before our Engagement Session, we were very nervous as it was our first photo shoot. As soon as I met Lionel, he was very welcoming, relatable, and professional. Pior to the photo shoot, he had found some beautiful spots and he wanted to know exactly what type of photos we would like. That showed me that he puts a lot of time and effort into his clients and his work. We were very impressed with his photography skills and how he made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He is very prompt in contacting you back (which we love) and is very accommodating. He has gone over and beyond for us and we are very grateful for his kind and generous heart. I would highly recommend Lionel for any sort of photography as he makes you feel comfortable and he is very knowledgeable about what will look good in the shot. We are very happy with our photos, as they are natural, beautiful and creative. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Lionel, so much as he is now our wedding photographer and we trust him in doing an amazing job.

Rachel & Paul
13 Mar 2018

Amazing photographer, really easy to work with and the finished product is beyond expectations thank you!

Mike & Amy
14 Mar 2019

When searching for our photographer for our wedding my wife and I had several photographers lined up to meet and chat with. Lionel was the first photographer we met up with and we instantly knew he would be the perfect person to capture our big day along with the precious moments! His professionalism and passion for what he does absolutely shone through and he made us feel so much more at ease regarding the whole process! He offered us some great advice not only with the photography but other things to do with the wedding, and always responded to emails and questions extremely fast! On the day he was great and connected well not only with us but with the guests too! When we received our preview photos we were extremely impressed with the quality of these and have had so many compliments from family and friends! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional photographer! Thank you once again for everything Lionel you were a huge help ! Keep doing what you're doing!

Sonya & Tony
19 Nov 2017

Lionel was superb from the moment we meet him! He took his time in getting to know us and understand our vision for our wedding day. On the day, Lionel made everything so easy and fun, with his playful personality and professionalism. He made it so seemless throughout the day, as though he was just like a friend hanging out with us and taking great shots. Lionel knew all the cool locations to take us as he had already sussed out our location prior. Not long after our wedding, Lionel already had some sneak peaks to show us!! The moment we saw the photos, it was like we got to relive our day again. The photos were spectacular, he caught all those special moments and captured them perfectly. We can't wait to see the rest of our photos! Thank you Lionel for your hard work and we look forward to working with you again in the future! We could not recommend Lionel enough! If you are looking for someone with talented skills and passion for what he is doing then Lionel is your man!

Eve & Gabriel
18 Aug 2018

From day one, we knew that we hired the right person for the job. . A true professional, he kept not just Gabriel and I at ease, but all our guests. Quality photography was a priority for us as we wanted to capture all the emotions and unmissable moments. We were all smiles (but got a bit teary eyed) as we flicked through our preview gallery; Lionel is passionate and this shows in his craft and how he captured the love on our big day. We've had so many comments from people who were not there say that they feel like they WERE there, just by the photos alone!

Debbie & Wynlon
08 Oct 2018

Lionel is truly such an amazing person. I travelled from my home country to New Zealand just for my church ceremony and had a lot on my plate, but having Lionel has made it so much easier. He was so helpful and efficient right from the very beginning, updating me on weather conditions and even offering to make some calls on my behalf to the church. During the photo shoot he helped us feel comfortable and we are so thankful that we managed to engage him for this special day. Last but not least, the photos were nevertheless amazing!! ❤️

David & Amy
29 Oct 2017

We just had our engagement shoot 2 weeks ago with Lionel and we had lots of fun with him during the 2-hour session (of which 20 minutes was spent looking for carpark around Albert Park ????). Lionel was great to work with and the photos from the shoot were amazing. We can't wait to work with him again at our wedding!

Jenny & James
18 Feb 2017

Lionel was very professional and made photo sessions quick, easy and stress free for everyone. Thank you Lionel for doing such a great job in capturing our big day and for the quick turn-around time in getting our photos back to us – we love them all!

Aniza & Garth
09 Sep 2018

We were so lucky to have Lionel as our photographer for our big day. He is super talented and we are just blown away with the quality of his work. I'm also very camera shy but I felt very relaxed with Lionel.

Olga & Andrei
01 Dec 2018

We want to thank Lionel for taking our wedding photos! He was very friendly right from the start and it was a big pleasure to work with him. We really appreciate all the advice that he gave us. He helped us with the time planning and gave a lot of tips on what we could do to get the best shots. We found Lionel to be a professional, creative and very entertaining photographer. Thank you so much for your time, efforts and spectacular work! We wish you every success in the future and we'll be happy to meet you again!

Chris & Carol
05 Feb 2017

The photos came out great and Lionel was incredibly easy to work with. We were informed of what to expect from our very first meeting and Lionel was flexible and accommodating to our requests. The photos seem to come to live as Lionel was able to beautifully capture fleeting but significant moments on camera. We loved the collection of photos we received and we absolutely loved the memories stored behind each and every photo delivered. Thanks for the hard work Lionel, great stuff!

Sherees & Matthew
03 Mar 2019

Lionel is one amazing photographer! He is very outgoing, super friendly and knows what he is doing, a real professional. I would give him more stars because he deserves it, 5 is just not enough. Been an absolute pleasure dealing with him from start to finish, no hassle whatsoever. Would definitely recommend anyone to choose Lionel for his awesomeness. Thank you heaps!!

Elesha & Goran
25 Feb 2017

Lionel shot both our engagement shoot and our wonderful wedding day. We were both quite nervous about having our wedding photos done so he suggested having the engagement shoot, I’m so glad we did it. It was good to have the practice and to know what to expect. Lionel put us at ease. Lionel was present for our wedding from very early morning up until it was dark and no more photos could be done. He captured the essence of the day, many friends and family have commented that our photos show how much we love one another! He got some great shots with our very active young son too, which I was extremely excited about. We also received so many photos to choose from and look back on. Thank you again Lionel!

Charlotte & Brad
15 Sep 2017

Lionel is so great at making you feel comfortable and he will give you as much direction as you want. Would highly recommend!

Xueling & Cheng
07 Nov 2016

We took our engagement photo shoot when the weather in Auckland was still pretty erratic – the skies poured and cleared within a short period of time. We are very thankful that Lionel was flexible and agreed to have the shoot once the skies cleared up. During the shoot, he was patient with us and guided us throughout the shoot, making it quite an enjoyable and relaxing session. The photos turned out lovely, capturing both the vast landscapes/architecture, and spontaneous moments between me and my fiance. I would definitely recommend him to others!

Sian & Max
05 Nov 2017

Lionel has been beyond amazing throughout this entire journey with him! His communication from the start has been superb. On the day of the shoot, me and my fiancé were a box of nerves but Lionel put that all to ease as soon as he greeted us. He felt like more of a great friend rather than a photographer. We had a great laugh and it shows in the photos. Thanks so much, Lionel!

Meeka & David
09 Apr 2019

Highly recommended photographer. Everyone in love with our engagement photos and they really capture the emotion and atmosphere. Fun and Friendly personality and really makes it easy to take photos feeling calm. They are amazing and we can't wait for our wedding day with you as well.

Jody & Aaron
11 Jan 2019

My fiance and I are not used to being in front of a camera and we were after a professional who could give us guidance, make us feel comfortable and provide us beautifully soft and romantic looking photos. Lionel is the most authentically professional, helpful, fun, energetic photographer who went above and beyond to meet our expectations. The style we looked for was really soft, romantic and dusty and Lionel NAILED it!! We can't stop looking at our amazing photos and we can't wait for him to photograph our wedding! <3

Tia & Chase
30 Mar 2019

Lionel’s photos are always so amazing! He has an eye to detail and always catches the perfect moments. Very easy to work with and communicate. Highly HIGHLY recommend! I am extremely happy with our photos Love Tia & Chase

Tania & Vincent
27 May 2017

Highly Recommend: Lionel has been amazing through the discussion process leading up to my wedding. On the day he fit seamlessly into the wedding and guests hardly even noticed him snapping away. And what a result we got! Beautiful photos that are totally “us” that will serve as a memory forever.

Liana & Marcus
25 Nov 2016

We are very thankful for Lionel’s services that helped to make our wedding day special! In particular we were grateful for the relative ease in communication and openness that Lionel offered. As well as this he was very well in control of what he thought would be good photo opportunities but always asking for our thoughts when doing so. Having someone who knew what they were doing made the day much more enjoyable. As well as that we are absolutely happy with the final photos which we will cherish as great memories made even better by a talented photographer. Thanks so much Lionel we have referred you to many of our friends.

Brittany & Richard
29 Apr 2017

Amazing! Photos are perfect and we didn’t even know Lionel was there. 100% recommend!

Dean & Julie
24 Feb 2018

Lionel was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with on our special day. Highly recommend.

Dana & Cameron
07 Oct 2016

My husband and I used Lionel for our wedding and we received our photos back within a month and are absolutely stoked with them. Lionel captured all the special moments and all of our guests enjoying themselves, as well as our venue, etc. I’m not the best at posing for photos but Lionel put me at ease and I really enjoyed every moment of his company. I would highly recommend Lionel as he is very friendly and professional. We couldn’t have asked for better memories of our special day.

Dan & Bailey
19 Nov 2016

We had a lot of fun at our engagement shoot with Lionel. Neither of us are used to being in front of the camera, but he quickly put us at ease and found some lovely spaces and lighting to use for our photos. We’re really looking forward to Lionel photographing our wedding day in a few months (here’s hoping for weather as gorgeous as the day we had for our engagement shoot!)

Bayley & Connor
30 Jun 2017

My partner and I recently did our engagement shoot with Lionel, and we are not a couple that take photos of ourselves. Lionel really put us at ease with the session and was professional. The photos have come out amazing and I have received many compliments. We can’t wait for our big day and being able to see the photos afterwards! Thank you Lionel, we really recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Amelia & Stuart
17 Jun 2018

My fiancé and I recently had an engagement shoot with Lionel . Lionel answered all my questions and emails before the shoot and made everything feel so relaxed. On the day of our photo shoot , Lionel did a amazing job. He was so friendly and made us feel relaxed and like you had known him for ages. Our photos we got back were beautifully taken and edited. Lionel was adventurous with us while taking the photos and I love how he captured different angles in every photo to get the scenery in. We would definitely recommend Lionel .

Rochelle & Justin
07 Jan 2017

Living down in Kinloch, Taupo, we were most impressed that Lionel made an early visit to Kinloch to officially meet us and scout out some photography locations. His professionalism and friendliness made us feel totally at ease. The stand out for us was that Lionel stayed for majority of our entire day/evening, making sure he captured every moment for us. The final photos are fantastic and we could not be happier. Thank you so much Lionel for sharing and capturing our special day.

Kelly & Rod
09 Feb 2019

I highly recommend Lionel as an amazing wedding photographer. We really wanted someone who was easy going and was able to make us feel comfortable on the day. Lionel was really funny, got on well with everyone, super organised and knew the location of our wedding, which was helpful as he knew all the good spots for photos. Lionel was always in contact with us throughout the lead up to the wedding and on the day just kept in the background, snapping away with photos, you wouldn't even know he was there. Great service.

Nicole & Josh
27 Apr 2019

Lionel was a breeze to work with on our wedding day. Neither of us had any experience in front of a camera but everything was natural and felt really easy, most of the time we had no idea that Lionel was snapping away! He also got along well with the guests and they were all raving about how he is such a cool guy. We got our preview really quickly as well so we were very happy about that and we absolutely love the photos. We just cant recommend Lionel enough, he was absolutely fantastic.

Esther & Scott
24 Feb 2019

Lionel was absolutely amazing at our wedding. We had amazing photos, regular communication and updates including after our wedding, he was very discreet throughout the day so our guests were able to enjoy there day. Lionel definitely knew his stuff and took some shots which we requested. Would definitely recommend Lionel for any type of photos your after!

Ashley & Callum
31 Mar 2017

From the moment we found Lionel’s website showing his work we knew he was going to be the one to do our wedding photos, we met with him just to be sure and without a doubt, we booked him in straight away. Best decision ever, Lionel is super easy to deal with and made the whole photo process easy, just got our sneak peak and photos are exceptional!

Gloria & Rob
05 Jan 2017

Lionel was an exceptional photographer for our wedding. He made himself available all day, got our guests smiling and had great input for photos to capture the precious moments through the day. He also supplied plenty of photos for us to pick from. His great use of sunlight resulted in photos that looked striking but very natural, which was exactly what we were after. We would happily recommend him to anyone we knew as a wedding photographer! Thank you for your hard work and the stunning photos Lionel!

James & Nusrah
22 Mar 2019

Lionel's a great photographer with a good eye for the perfect shot! He made the whole experience really easy for us. Very easy to get along with too. Thanks for all the beautiful pictures!

Chris & Ele
02 Feb 2019

Efficient, respectful of our preferences, detail oriented and yet relaxed as a person. Lionel proved to be everything we could wish for as a wedding photographer. His communication skills are great, which makes life much easier before and on the big day, and I have to say he went above and beyond to provide us with a stunning gallery, packed with fantastic images but also numerous candid moments that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. We do recommend him without any reservations.

Delwyn & Phillip
21 Jul 2018

We are absolutely thrilled that we chose Lionel to capture the magic that made our wedding day so very special and memorable. We both felt extremely comfortable and just knew from his professional demeanour that he only wanted us to have the very best and that's what we got! From our very first planning meeting with him right up to, and on the day, he was totally unobtrusive, captured some truly amazing moments - particularly during the ceremony, and made the most of the awesome atmosphere that our venue helped to create. Our guests commented on his professionalism and how friendly he was. We are so very thrilled with the photos that Lionel took and know that over the years to come we will relive every aspect of our wedding day when we look at them. Thank you Lionel - we cannot recommend you highly enough.

Danni & Mark
02 Sep 2017

Lionel was amazing throughout whole the experience of our wedding. From the day we first met him right up to when the photos were finished. Always so easy to talk to and understanding of what we wanted. On the day he was brilliant - he really captured every moment perfectly. And the pictures are fantastic. He knows what he is doing and has such a passion for his job. Highly recommend!

Dhanniya & Zach
09 Sep 2017

Love the engagement shoot Lionel did for us! We were caught in some pretty bad weather but he went to great lengths to make it all worthwhile for us and still get some awesome shots, which turned out beautifully :) thanks Lionel for your work and looking forward to working with you again in a few months for our wedding!

Julianne & Mike
02 Mar 2017

Our experience was an absolute blast! Lionel was extremely professional, but also very humble and easy to get along with. Not only did he show interest in what we wanted, he also gave great ideas and went out of his way to insure we were comfortable and at ease. The engagement photos turned out better than we could have ever expected and we cannot wait for our wedding day. Definitely a 10/10 from us!

Claire & Aron
15 Feb 2019

We were lucky enough to win an engagement shoot with Lionel and we were so pleased with how good he made us look!! We definitely didn't feel like were doing it right but the photos turned out amazing! We had so much fun doing it and after the initial awkward feeling, he was able to make us feel relaxed and comfortable. Highly recommend him as a photographer!

Rachel & Heath
03 Jul 2016

Lionel was amazing, from our first meeting until the big day he was on hand to answer any queries. What first struck us about Lionel was his genuineness. He was sincere and extremely easy to get along with. Taking a real interest in us and our story. On the big day Lionel was outstanding. He had asked us how we would like the day to go which for us was unobtrusive but there to capture all the movements of the day. Lionel worked tirelessly and he stayed way into the night. His pictures are fantastic and we couldn’t be happier with what he did for us!! Thank you Lionel for helping to capture our perfect day.

Bianca & Aniket
21 Sep 2018

Bianca and I would like to extend our appreciation for the amazing work done by Lionel on our wedding day. Thank you so much Lionel for all your hard work and for taking such beautiful photos on our big day... We were lucky to have found you as our wedding photographer. We highly recommend all to choose Lionel Tan Photography if they are really looking forward to live their wedding/engagement memories for the rest of their lives.. Cheers!

Tanaki & Margret
07 May 2016

Lionel was the photographer at our wedding. He was amazing! To have beautiful photos is one thing but he really did make the experience so easy and fun! He was always very polite, accommodating and encouraging of our ideas. My bridal party LOVED him, Lionel did not treat us like clients, but more like his own friends and we all felt at ease and had a great time! I would definitely recommend Lionel’s services to anyone wanting to get some great photos alongside customer service that goes the extra mile! Looking forward to the next time I will need a photographer! – thanks heaps Lionel!

Christina & Cameron
20 Oct 2018

Where do we start !! Lionel was our wedding photographer for our big day on October 20th! We met Lionel almost 2 years ago to discuss possibly choosing him to be our photographer. When we met him he was so easy to get along with and we knew from then we had to have him be a part of our big day!! When you know you just know throughout leading up to the wedding Lionel has kept in touch with me and he even helped me out with a timeline which i struggled with. We initially had chosen a first look spot in a forest but had to rethink that idea and we chose Muriwai and it was perfect, time definitely wasn't on our side but just going by the photos we have received already he has captured some amazing moments which we can look back on! A lot of our guests have commented on Lionel saying he was lovely! We are looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos you captured! We cannot thank you enough for going above & beyond on our special day. You are very talented! All the best lionel!

Marelie & Chris
23 Mar 2019

Lionel is amazing at what he does! Right from the beginning when we first made our booking, he's been so helpful to create a package that would suit us and our budget. He genuinely cares about people and their stories and it shows in the work he does, his attention to detail and his all round positive attitude. We're beyond grateful for all that Lionel has done for us and we're so blessed to now have these memories that will last a lifetime! We can't say thank you enough & will definitely be recommending him to everyone we know :)

Tanya & Joseph
14 Jun 2018

Lionel did a couples photo shoot for us and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. He was friendly and professional before, during and after the shoot. He had scouted out the location, understood exactly what we were after and was able to relax and position us so that the photos looked great. He is very talented. We really enjoyed the shoot and were very happy with the end result. Photos were with us soon after the shoot and were all edited to an extremely high standard. Look forward to having another shoot with Lionel in future.

Caitlin & Martin
02 Mar 2019

Highly recommended, we're very happy with the results of Lionel's work, a wide range of candid and posed photos capturing all of the important moments. He's got a good sense of artistic styling he's trying to frame into the photo, comfortably guiding the subject, is very easy to work with and communicates clearly about what he's trying to catch in the moment. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services to anyone!

Jessie & Jacob
6th April 2019

Lionel was an awesome photographer for our wedding from the start of the day, to late in the night. He was easy going and got some awesome photos from the day. Lionel made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and guided everyone throughout the whole shoot. We’ve definitely enjoyed going through the photos from the day!

Alyssia & tavita
1st September 2019

Lionel is amazing! From when we first met him, we knew he was the photographer for us. He is absolutely on to it and made everything so easy. We were happy knowing that he would be able to catch the moments that we wanted the most and was so efficient with everything he did. He has gone above and beyond with capturing so many special, candid frames in times that you wouldn’t otherwise get to see as everything is happening around you. We are so grateful to have had such a wonderful, friendly person in the ever so important role of immortalising our day through images. Thank you Lionel!!

Axvin & eu jian
21st September 2019

Lionel is amazing! He was the photographer for our wedding. He made us feel comfortable right from the first meet and greet. He is always open to ideas with positive input. The photo session was very stress free, we felt very natural and the photos came out breathtaking. We will recommend Lionel to anyone with no hesitation.

Jocelyn & Anthony
27th October 2019

Lionel is fantastic! He was the photographer for our wedding, and produced amazing photos. Not only did he spend the wedding day with us, he spend time a few days before checking out our venue so he was familiar with it, as well as exploring surrounding areas to find other local places for additional shots away from our venue. Eye for detail, well prepared, and overall amazing photographer. Highly recommend!!

Chris & kalindhi
26th October 2019

Lionel was the photographer for our wedding on Waiheke Island. We picked him because he had an excellent portfolio of photos on his website and we loved the way he captured light in his pictures. He is also really personable and interested. We did an engagement shoot with Lionel in Auckland which resulted in some amazing photos with a beautiful sunset. It was also great practice for the wedding, so I highly recommend. During the wedding itself, Lionel got everywhere, taking photos left, right and centre. He's got a knack for making you forget he's there while still capturing all of the important moments. His photos are edited so nicely and got lots of 'wow' responses when we showed them to friends and family. We love them and we're so glad to have our memories of the day captured by Lionel.

Meg & Richard
23rd December 2019

Had an absolutely amazing engagement shoot with Lionel a few weeks ago. Just received our photos and we are blown away. We cannot stop looking at them! Thank you Lionel, cannot wait to have you at our wedding next year!

Wendy & jeff
30th November 2019

Lionel did the most incredible job for our wedding. From our first conversation about what we were looking for, to our wedding day we felt we were in good hands and we loved how all the photos turned out. We would strongly recommend him for a worry free experience with fantastic photos.

Joanna & dylan
28th February 2020

Thank you for your wonderful work Lionel, we are getting so many complements about our amazing wedding photos! You truly captured every magical moment of our special day. You were so fun to work with, professional, and organized. Many thanks! Our photos will be cherished forever.

Julie & Wesley
2nd August 2020

Thank you so so much for the beautiful photos. You are truly gifted and we were so blessed to have found you. I'll always remember your kindness and compassion. Thank you so so much for your time and effort in capturing beautiful memories that will last us forever. I would most definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

Sam & chancy
19th September 2020

Lionel is a photography magician! We had to postpone our wedding and then when the date still kept our gathering small he made the best of an unusual situation for us. He gave fantastic direction and knew the best locations for photos! Lionel is also really personable and super easygoing; having Lionel as your wedding photographer will make for a fun and stress free day!!

Kathryn & Jeremy
24th October 2020

Lionel is a fantastic photographer, very talented and professional and we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! Thank you again Lionel!

Niki & Macky
26th November 2020

Lionel was a joy to work with. He listened patiently to my crazy hare-brained schemes and delivered his best! I'm usually not a fan of candid shots but after seeing the pictures he took, let's just say I've changed my mind. He was very professional and even played the role of a therapist with the hiccups that often come along with weddings. I would highly recommend his services! Thanks Lionel!

Charmaine & hayden
29th November 2020

We highly recommend Lionel as a wedding photographer! He took our engagement photos as well as documented our big day. We are both very camera shy but Lionel made us feel at ease and we ended up with some wonderful candid shots. He listened to our requests and is always there to provide suggestions and directions if needed. We just received our photos and we are beyond thrilled with them. Thanks again Lionel!

Richard & johanna
23rd January 2021

Lionel is an amazing photographer - but more than that he is also very funny and made everyone feel relaxed. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and loved having him at our wedding! The photos are so beautiful!