Wedding Photography & Videography That Tells Your Story | All in one Team | Photographer & Videographer | Auckland | NZ & Internationally Available.
From lavish weddings and cultural celebrations to intimate elopements and pre-wedding shoots, we craft timeless images and films that feel true to you. No forced poses — just authentic memories you’ll want to relive forever.
As one of Auckland’s leading wedding photography & videography studios, we bring:
Expertise & artistry – years of experience capturing diverse weddings and events.
A personal touch – every couple gets tailored coverage that reflects their style.
Full coverage options – from engagement sessions and elopements to multi-day celebrations.
If you’re searching for wedding photographer in Auckland who care as much about your story as you do, you’ve found your team.
Featured Wedding: Ari & Francine
Explore beautiful moments from Ari and Francine’s Samoan wedding day.













Indian Wedding Story: Praneet & Ashna
Explore a curated collection of dreamy sunset vibes from Praneet & Ashna Wedding Session.









Love Story: Sharuf & Zahidah
Explore a curated collection of highlights from Zahidah & Sharuf’s Muslim Wedding & Reception.











Jack & Fiapito: The Wedding Day
Explore Jack & Fiapito’s Samoan wedding — a celebration of family, faith, and traditions woven into every.







Karan & Ammie: The Pre-Wedding
Explore a special gallery from our own pre-wedding shoot — and yes, that’s us. A little reminder that we’re not just behind the camera capturing love… we’re living it too.








Maninder & Jasmeet: Multi-Day Punjabi Wedding Celebration
Explore a grand multi-day Punjabi wedding — from Jagoo and Ladies Sangeet to Mehndi, Haldi, Lawaan and a reception full of love, laughter and unforgettable celebrations.
















Roshan & Natasha: Multi-Day Sri-Lankan | Fiji-Indian Wedding Celebration
Explore a multi-day Sri-Lankan | Fiji-Indian wedding full of vibrant traditions, heartfelt moments, and celebrations surrounded by loved ones.








FAQ
Most couples in New Zealand book their wedding photography and videography 9–12 months in advance, especially for summer weddings. Popular dates can fill up quickly, so the earlier you book, the better. We recommend reaching out as soon as you’ve confirmed your date and venue to ensure availability and lock us in.
Our pricing is flexible and tailored to your needs. Most couples invest between $3,000–$8,000+ for full-day photography or videography. We also offer combined photo + video packages at a discounted rate. Once we know your vision and coverage hours, we’ll send over a custom quote with all options clearly outlined — no hidden costs.
All packages include high-resolution professionally edited images or cinematic video, pre-wedding planning consultation, and delivery via private online gallery or downloadable link. We also offer add-ons like albums, drone footage, second shooters, and full-length ceremony or speech edits. You can fully customise your package to suit your day.
We travel all over New Zealand and beyond! Travel within Auckland is included. For weddings outside Auckland, we may add reasonable travel or accommodation costs — but we’ll always discuss this up front. Whether it’s Queenstown, Taupō or a destination wedding, we’ve got you covered.
We typically deliver your photo gallery within 3-4 weeks and wedding film within 6–8 weeks. A sneak peek of a few photos is sent within a week after your wedding so you can relive the moment early. During peak season, turnaround may extend slightly, but we always keep you updated.
Yes, absolutely. We have a full in-house team offering both services. Booking photo and video together ensures a consistent style and smooth coordination throughout your day. Plus, bundled packages often come at a better value. Our team works in sync to capture everything without getting in each other’s way, it’s one of our specialties.
It really depends on the flow and structure of your wedding day — every celebration is different. For full-day coverage, most couples receive anywhere from 600 to 900+ edited images, but it could be more or less depending on your timeline, guest count, and how many events you have. For video, we typically deliver a highlight film (5–8 minutes) and can include longer edits of the ceremony or speeches if requested. The final output is always tailored to best represent the energy and emotion of your day.
We don’t deliver RAW image files or unedited video footage. Part of our creative process is the professional editing and curation of everything we capture — this ensures you receive a polished, high-quality final product that reflects our style and standards. The delivered photos and films include all the best moments, fully edited and ready to enjoy, share, and print.
We’ve never missed a wedding, but we always have a backup plan in place. Our team comes fully prepared with spare gear, and we have reliable professionals on standby if needed. In the rare case of an emergency, we’ll ensure a trusted member from our network steps in — so your day is fully covered without compromise.
Booking is simple: just let us know your date and we’ll confirm availability. To lock it in, we ask for a signed agreement and a booking deposit. Once that’s done, your day is officially reserved, and we’re all yours! We’ll schedule a pre-wedding call to plan everything in detail.
We will help you plan a smooth wedding photography timeline from start to finish. Typically, we begin with the getting-ready moments – capturing the bride and groom preparations a few hours before the ceremony. Next is the ceremony itself, followed by family portraits and a fun bridal party photo session (we’ll factor in travel time if we’re heading to multiple locations). As evening falls, we document all the reception highlights – entrances, speeches, cake cutting, first dance – and of course plenty of candid dancing shots. We work with you in advance to create a timeline that ensures nothing important is rushed or missed, while keeping the day enjoyable and stress-free.
Why Choose Us?
Your Perfect Day, Captured Beautifully
- Timely Delivery: Receive your edited photos and videos in just weeks.
- Creative Expertise: Our artists bring fresh and unique ideas to every project.
- Personalized Experience: We tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
Couples Who Chose Illest Productions
Real love stories, real emotions, and real feedback from couples across Auckland & NZ.
EXCELLENT Based on 32 reviews Posted on Official Amrit2026-02-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 💛 More Emotional Version We lost our 2023 wedding video and were heartbroken. It was one of the most special days of our lives. When we contacted Illest Production, they responded immediately and helped us recover our precious memories. We are beyond grateful for their kindness, quick support, and professionalism. Thanks to them, we can relive our beautiful day again. Truly amazing service!Posted on arshdeep Kaur2026-02-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We truly want to appreciate the incredible work you’ve done for our special day. From start to finish, your professionalism, creativity, and dedication were clearly reflected in everything you captured. Every photograph is beautifully composed, with perfect angles, lighting, and attention to detail. You didn’t just click pictures — you framed emotions. The candid shots feel so natural and genuine, capturing real smiles, real laughter, and heartfelt moments without making anything feel forced. The video work is equally outstanding. The transitions, the music selection, the editing, and the way each scene flows into the next are simply amazing. Watching our wedding teaser feels like watching a beautiful love story unfold. The quality, clarity, and storytelling in your work show how passionate and talented you are. You managed everything so calmly and patiently, guiding us when needed and giving us space to be ourselves. Because of that, every shot looks effortless and full of life. Even the smallest details — the decor , the expressions of our family, the tiny in-between moments — were captured perfectly. Your hard work has given us memories that we will treasure forever. The photographs and video are not just wonderful, they are timeless. We are so grateful for your dedication and the heart you put into your work. Thank you for turning our special day into something we can relive again and again 🤍✨Posted on jenny hewett2026-01-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I made a relatively last minute query to see whether Karan from Illest Productions was available to be our videographer for our November wedding. He responded quickly saying that he was available and could travel from Auckland to Rotorua. Excellent communication throughout - even with becoming a brand new dad he was on to it! He came with his 2nd Videographer (sorry I can’t remember his name) on the day as planned. They were down to earth and easy to work with. Karan helped to hype the bridal party up and it made for good footage. He had really good ideas to help capture the specialness of the day. He had a good eye for detail too and captured the cultural essence of our day. We received our highlight video within the timeframe, followed by our full length feature. They were both awesome! Visually stunning and well executed. We treasure these memories caught on film for us. Highly recommend Karan and Illest productions. Thank you guys. You are fantastic.Posted on Caroline Fotu2025-11-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Illest Productions absolutely exceeded my expectations! They were our videographer and photographer for the Masquerade Event at Birdcage Tavern, and their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were unmatched. The final photos and video were absolutely stunning. The team captured every moment so beautifully, from the atmosphere and décor to the special interactions between guests. A special mention to Karan, who was incredibly attentive and quick to respond throughout the entire process. His professionalism stood out from day one. He also offered valuable advice, which I truly appreciated as this was my very first event. I was taking a huge risk, but he made the whole experience so much easier. As a vendor, he went above and beyond to support me and ensure everything ran smoothly. If you’re looking for a creative team that delivers high-quality work and genuinely cares about your vision, Illest Productions is the one. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking them again! Thanks Karan and Team.Posted on Praneet Nischal2025-11-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Illests Photography. Thank you Karan for the beautiful photos. You were very supportive and worked an extra mile to capture beautiful moments for our wedding photoshoot. 👍Posted on ranjana lal2025-10-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I honestly can't thank Karan and his wonderful team enough for the magic they created with our pregnancy shoot. Having known Karan for a while, there was never a doubt in our minds, from the very beginning of this journey, we knew he would be the one to capture these memories for us. He made the entire experience so effortless and special. The way he brought our vision to life with such creativity, patience, and attention to detail was truly incredible. They made me feel so comfortable, confident, and celebrated throughout the shoot. The final photos are everything we hoped for and more, emotional, elegant, and full of love. These are memories we’ll cherish forever, and we’re so grateful to have had Karan and Ammie be a part of it. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to capture life’s most precious moments.Posted on Sahil2025-10-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I should say He’s the best . Thank you for capturing our precious moments and make it special .I would highly recommend him for any photo shoot. Thanks again for such a great work . 🙏😊Posted on Francine Fiaui2025-08-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where do I even start. The chaos of being unprepared on my end, last minute changes and all the pressure of the day overwhelming me, there was Karan and team’s reassurance, the ease and comfort they brought with them to carry the day. They made the rush of the morning sooth by the hour and had us enjoy every second of getting pampered and prepared for the ceremony. I had briefly laid out what I wanted a few minutes before they started their work yet they provided more than just that. Watching them move around non stop capturing and making sure to not miss a single moment had me relaxed the whole time. They were on their feet the whole day yet not a single frown or a single look of discomfort. They always looked like they wanted to be there to capture our big day and there’s nothing more comforting than that. After our big day was the wait, and I tell you … worth EVERY excitement counting down to the release of our photos and highlight video. The photos were breathtaking, the memory of the moment captured so beautifully had me teary everytime I’d scroll through the album. I am so grateful that they captured moments I can carry with me forever. Every time I watch our wedding highlight video, I am reminded of our favourite day all over again. I made no mistake choosing Illest Production. I mean everything is just amazing, their service, the quality of their work, their dedication to perfection and most of all the atmosphere they bring.. I highly recommend them for any occasion, they will NOT disappoint. Sincerely Ari and Francine