Pre-wedding photo shoot on Muriwai Beach {Auckland photographer}

We met with Frances and Chris just few months before their wedding for a photos shoot on Muriwai Beach {Auckland}. I cant wait to be their wedding photographer very soon {we already reschedule two times because of lockdowns, so hopefully third time lucky!}.

The weather was great with beautiful soft golden light just before the sunset. We started at open part of Muriwai Beach capturing some beautiful moments with their best friend - dog Coda! SO gorgeous moments! and continue to my favourite part - More Bay with stunning rocks and a cave! It was great to chit-chat and discuss some wedding details as well at this pre-wedding photo shoot!

Enjoy highlights of our session {keep an eye on their wedding gallery in a few months time!}

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The Voice collection finalist {Auckland family photographer}

Im so excited to share with you amazing news - one of my images with Natalia and her daughter just made it to Finalist one of prestigious awards - The Voice collection, in Golden Hour category! You all know how much I love the light and find an inspiration following the magic of light!

With over 45000 images submitted, such a honour for me, Auckland wedding and family photographer, to made the list for this awards!

Congratulations to all my talented friends-photographers! Amazing work and inspiration!

Check the collection follow the link to gallery!

Contact me with any questions and book your session!

Family of four on the beach {Auckland wedding - kids - newborn photographer}

Great time with this beautiful family of four on Muriwai Beach {Auckland}! As you may know Im doing mostly wedding photography, but lately it was a pleasure to do some kids-maternity-newborn photo shoots when I had more time in my busy schedule.

Miriam & Julian family is so amazing, with two little ones! We had a great time on the beach, walking and talking, and letting kids explore surroundings and get in the water at the end of the shoot {I surprised they not done it earlier as my own kids in similar situation :)}

Enjoy highlights of this beautiful family session!

Contact me with any questions and book your next family session!

Blossom maternity session in Cornwall park {Auckland family-newborn photographer}

Its been pretty quiet lately in our Blog as Auckland been in lockdown for a few months now and luckily we slowly getting out of it and season 2021-2022 starting rolling {even though many weddings got postponed and some cancellations occur}. Keeping positive!

At these tough time such a pleasure to meet old friends for a maternity session {hard to believe but I already shot their wedding, maternity and newborn photos for a first baby Max and branding session as well as headshots for Lena - such a rich history!}.

We met one of the evening right when restrictions was lifted and sessions outdoor been allowed in Auckland, We had a great time at Cornwall park with Lena & Aaron with 7-years old Max {and baby #2 on the way!}.

Even though the weather was overcast with challenging conditions - dark and moody, {we just cant wait anymore with time for baby to be born soon}, we managed to walk and talk and get some photos in forest and cherry blossoms! Great to do session at spring!

Enjoy highlights of this family-maternity session in the gallery:

{just note - we are using long lens at current level with keeping the distance as well as mask on and other procedures in place}

By the way, Love, Light & Laughter online workshop just begin at Click Photo School. Not late to join! {check out more details here}

Engagement session with dogs {Auckland wedding - family photographer}

While New Zealand moved to lockdown and all sessions/weddings getting postponed it great to look back at recent engagement session with Minyu & Carl and their best friends - adorable dogs at Muriwai Beach {Auckland}. Im so exited for their upcoming wedding! So great to capture these special moments, couple with their dog as a big family {with a bit of chaos, but we just go with the flow and let it be!}. pleasure to document these moments for any photographer!

Enjoy highlights of this engagement beach photo shoot in our gallery!

Autumn family-baby session in Cornwall Park {Auckland newborn photographer}

Hello beautiful people! Im excited to share with you this autumn colours family session of Charlotte & Joseph and their baby boy in Cornwall park {Auckland}. It was exciting for me to meet this couple with newborn {almost 1 year old} two years after being photographer on their wedding in Mudbrick {Waiheke Island}. Bring back memories!

We had a great time enjoying the weather, beautiful surroundings and catching last days of autumn colours at the park.

Enjoy highlights of this photo shoot and let me know if you have any questions!

Family photo shoot on the beach {Auckland kids-baby photographer}

Great time with Natalie and her family with little girl Charlotte at photo shoot on Muriwai beach {Auckland}. I love to capture so special moments with couples, kids and baby, such a honour to be their photographer!

The weather turned rainy on the day, but we still decided to go ahead and squeeze session in between of pure rain moments. Rocks gave some cover and protect from water drops.

We had an amazing time, with fun and going with the flow. Beautiful memories for year to come!

Enjoy highlights of this family shoot in this photo gallery:

Best of 2020/21 season {Auckland wedding-family-engagement photography}

its hard to believe its winter and time to slow down and reflect on busy summer season, look at best of 2020/21 Auckland wedding-family-engagement photography.

It was different season right during the pandemic with some weddings and sessions been postponed, and lockdown in Auckland happened, but we been lucky to move through an amazing moments, memories for years to come with all the amazing couples, their families, friends and babies and more!

This season brought lots of joy and laughter and some recognition - won The Voice collection finalist, named in 100 best wedding photographers by SLR Lounge, published in many blogs and magazines including Together Journal and more!

Enjoy highlights of the season! {i’m sharing some as so hard to fit all the amazing memories! <3}

By the way, if you like to improve your photography, sign up for 4-weeks online photography workshop Love, Light & Laughter at Click Photo School {begin 28 June}, reserve your spot early!

Together Journal publication - Kendall & Paul {Auckland - Waikato wedding photographer}

Im so excited to share with you amazing news about Together Journal publication of Kendall & Paul wedding in Narrows Landing {where we travel from Auckland to Hamilton, Waikato to capture all the amazing moments!}.

Its such a honour for any wedding photographer to get published in prestigious blog and magazine!

Enjoy highlights of this publication with lots of details shots!

Let me know if you have any questions! Also see more highlights of couple’s wedding gallery and their story in our Blog as well as their engagement session!

By the way, if you like to improve your photography, next run of Love, Light & Laughter online workshop set 28 June at Click Photo School. Reserve your seat early!

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Family of four beach session {Auckland couples-kids-newborn photographer}

Exciting time with Rebecca & Todd at their yearly family of four beach session at Muriwai, Auckland. Couple with kids made all their way from Thames to Auckland for their photo shoot. They have tradition to take photos every year from the moment when their children was newborn. Its such a honour for me to document special for them moments, especially as Rebecca is a photographer herself {no pressure ;)}

We met at one afternoon before the sunset. The weather unfortunately went dark and gloomy, but we get maximum out of it and shoot at the rocks. Kids had lots of fun.

{by the way, next run Love, Light & Laughter photography workshop at Click Photo School is 28 June. Registration open now! Secure your spot early!}

Enjoy highlights of their photo gallery:

Gracehill vineyard Estate - Kumeu - Meghan and Anton {West Auckland wedding photographer}

Exciting time celebrating special day in Gracehill Vineyard Estate in Kumeu, with Meghan and Anton and their close friends and family! So beautiful moments and honour for me, West Auckland wedding photographer, to document these for couple.

Meghan & Anton shared their story: “Anton and Meghan's love story began the classic Kiwi way - through the dating app Tinder. Their first date was at Mexico Restaurant in Ellerslie, where they were both so impressed by the other's company that they arranged a second date the next day. From that day onwards they pledged their commitment to the relationship, and it's only got better with time. Fifteen months later, on September 15, 2019, this commitment was made official, when Anton proposed in a redwood tree grove at Hamurana Springs - Meghan happily said "Yes, finally!". So romantic story!

Great creative team: Venue General Manager: William Adair ; Live stream: Jeff Juit ; DJ: Jono Ridler; Celebrant: Juliet Harper ; Make-up & Hair: The Beauty Hub, Naeema; Florist: Rosie Holt, and West Auckland wedding photographer - Olga at L & L {Levien & Lens photography}.

Enjoy highlights of this beautiful event in photo gallery:

Narrows Landing Hamilton- Kendall and Paul {Auckland-Waikato wedding photographers}

Amazing time at Narrows Landing {Hamilton} celebrating Kendall & Paul special day, where we Auckland-Waikato wedding photographers had a honour to capture so many beautiful, emotional and real moments for this gorgeous couple!

Couple shared their romantic story: “We have been together for about 8 1/2 years, engaged for 18 months. We met as children ~4 years old as our parents are great friends. We went to primary school together and different high schools, but always remained in touch.” Proposal: “Paul had bought the ring in Dubai, on his way home from a deployment to Iraq. He kept the ring for 6 months before choosing the right moment to propose. After a lovely couple of days looking around Queenstown, we were out for dinner and he asked me at the end of dinner.”

Great creative team: Wedding Dress: Essence of Australia Suits: Hallenstines Bridesmaids: Blak Flowers: Chloe Le Fleur Jewellery: Michael Hill Make up: Gabrielle Houghton Hair: Dede&Daph Celebrant: Hey Lover Weddings - Anna DJ: Justin - Drift the DJ Mc - Gary Anderson and Auckland wedding photographers - L & L {Levien & Lens photography}.

Day started at beautiful getting ready locations in Tamahere, with first look, photo shoot in Hamilton Gardens and wedding ceremony and reception at Narrows Landing {Hamilton}.

Enjoy highlights couple’s wedding in the gallery:

Mantells summer wedding: Julia & Michael {Auckland photographers}

Im so excited to share with you recent Mantells summer wedding, when Julia and Michael celebrated their special day with their close friends and family. It was a honour for us Auckland wedding photographers to document special for couple moments with getting ready, church ceremony, photos at Cornwall park and reception at Mantells {Mt Eden}, place to be!

Couple shared their story: “We've known each other since Year 9 in high school and had a lot of mutual friends, but we never actually got together until third year of uni when we reconnected through our mutual friends. That was almost 7 years ago, and we've been together ever since :)”. Proposal: “Julia proposed - we were reminiscing one night while parked by our high school, then she proposed with a paper fortune cookie (alluding to an old inside joke) which said "Will you marry me?"

Great creative team:

Flowers: Poppies in May Florist Makeup and hair: Shine by Jessica Dress: Hayes Bridal Bridal shoes: Forever New Jewellery: Gracious and Auckland wedding photographers - L & L {Levien & Lens photography}.

Enjoy highlights in wedding gallery:

Post-Wedding photo shoot in Auckland {West Coast engagement photographers}

Another amazing day at post-wedding photo shoot with Anna & Kurt in Muriwai Beach {Auckland}. So much fun and positive emotions, romance and love. Every moments we love to document as West Coast engagement photographers.

Enjoy highlights this photo gallery with beautiful couple, where everything come together. It was a pleasure to document all real moments.

Alberton House Wedding {Auckland photographers} Riverhead Forest - Parakai Springs

Lena & Aaron had a beautiful wedding day in Alberton House, celebrating their special moments with their close friends and family. Their couples shoot was around the Alberton and some moments captured at Riverhead forest and summer reception been help in Parakai Springs Rock Garden under the marquee.

Couple shared their story: “ We met At the yoga studio. Together for 3 years! He propose overseas in New Caledonia under red flower tree”. Such a romantic story!

Celebrant - Gary walker. Photographers - L & L {Auckland wedding photographer}

Enjoy highlights of their wedding day in photo gallery:

Auckland pre-wedding photo shoot - Kendall and Paul

Excited to share with you this Auckland pre-wedding photo shoot gallery with Kendall & Paul. Pictures been taken just one week before their wedding as we rescheduled two times {weather stand on the way!}.

This time everything comes together and been just perfect. Amazing moments and memories for years to come! Watch this space for photos from their wedding in Narrows Landing {Hamilton, NZ}.

Couple shared their story: “We have been together for about 8 1/2 years, engaged for 18 months. We met as children ~4 years old as our parents are great friends. We went to primary school together and different high schools, but always remained in touch.” Proposal: “Paul had bought the ring in Dubai, on his way home from a deployment to Iraq. He kept the ring for 6 months before choosing the right moment to propose. After a lovely couple of days looking around Queenstown, we were out for dinner and he asked me at the end of dinner.” What a beautiful story!

Enjoy highlights of couples engagement photo shoot gallery:

Engagement photo shoot | Maternity session in West Auckland


We spent amazing time with Anna & Marc at their engagement photo shoot and also early maternity session at the same time in West Auckland beach just before couple fly back to Spain to celebrate their special day with family and friends.

So exciting for them! New beginnings!

We had a great time walking, talking, with beautiful light, love and romantic moments and laughter!

So much positive emotions!

Enjoy highlights of this session in photo gallery! Contact me with any questions!

By the way, next run of Love, Light & Laughter online workshop will be shortly - 15 February! Reserve your spot early at Click Photo School

Couples photo shoot on Muriwai Beach {West Auckland wedding photographers}

Im so excited to share with you highlights from couples shoot with Lena & Aaron at Muriwai Beach {West Auckland} with gorgeous atmosphere and stunning landscapes. What a beautiful natural feel of freedom.

I always reminding myself how lucky we are to live nearby these amazing environment!

We met Lena & Aaron on the top of the hill and went from their, having an incredible time full of laughter and chat about their upcoming wedding in Alberton. Its such a honour to be their wedding photographers.

By the way, I know Lena for many years {so good to share these memories and moments with a friend!}

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New 2021 workshops dates announced! {Education for photographers | Auckland - New Zealand}

I’m happy to say New 2021 Workshop dates are announced! Education for photographers is going ahead live {in Auckland, New Zealand and hopefully soon in Australia, when borders will be open} and online {don’t forget to secure your spot for 4-weeks workshop at Click Photo School and push your photography to another level!

2021 Workshop Dates Announced!

15 February - 4-weeks Online Workshop at Click Photo School.

11 April - 1-day shooting and editing workshop in Auckland;

TBC {3 run per year} - 4-weeks Online Class at Click Photo School;

TBC {September} - 1-day shooting and editing workshop in Auckland.

Personal face-to-face Mentoring Sessions/Q & A/Portfolio and Online Website Reviews are available on request!

Contact Us with any questions!

1-day Live workshop will include creative shoot on location, posing and editing tips, Q & A session! Spaces are limited to ensure best possible experience!

Let the adventure begin! I can not wait for it!

x Olga Levien

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Photo by Olga Levien

Behind the scene - Muriwai Beach location shoot {photo by Chloe Lodge}

Behind the scene - Muriwai Beach location shoot {photo by Chloe Lodge}

Family photo shoot in Auckland

Amazing time with Cathryn & Steve at their family photo shoot in Central Auckland.

We met at their place at Kohimarama and did some indoor photos with their little one and then took an extended family to the park nearby for more natural photos, documenting their family time together.

Such a great photo session just before the New Year. Such a pleasure to be their photographer and capture so beautiful memories for years to come!

Enjoy highlights of this family photo gallery:

P.S.: Do you want to learn photography? Join 4 weeks online workshop “Love, Light & Laughter” at Click Photo School and push your photography to another level!