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Wedding Stories & Film
Every couple, every culture, every story is documented with crazy energy and crafted with care.
Harry & Mau
August 2025 · Tui Hills, Auckland
Explore moments started from muriwai, Harry & Mau’s Wedding.
Ari & Francine
May 2025 · Auckland
Explore beautiful moments from Ari and Francine’s Pasifica Wedding.
Praneet & Ashna
November 2025 | Auckland Domain
Explore a curated collection of dreamy sunset vibes from Praneet & Ashna Wedding Session.
Jack & Fiapito
June 2025 | Auckland
Explore Jack & Fiapito’s Pasifica wedding: a celebration of family, faith, and traditions woven into every frame.
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Couples Who Chose Illest Productions
Real love stories, real emotions, and real feedback from couples across Auckland & NZ.
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer! The photos and videos turned out absolutely stunning — every special moment was captured so beautifully and naturally. The attention to detail, lighting, and angles really shows the level of professionalism and passion behind the work. Highly recommended.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The work by Karan and the team at illest is truly the best! from the start of all the functions right till the end, the professionalism and eye for every detail that had been captured has been amazing. So easy to work with and always going above and beyond for the best photos and best shots. working with Karan for our wedding was the best decision, with every single expectation being exceeded. Capturing all the raw moments and also the emotions that can be shown in every photo. Watching our wedding video and photos felt like watching a movie of our love. Karan guided and perfected us so calmly and patiently even throughout all the chaos. All the photos were just simply amazing, captured so beautifully and artistically. I am forever grateful in choosing illest productions for making our dream wedding come to life and something to look back on through these special cinematic photos and videos. Highly, highly recommended! 🫶🏻Posted onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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