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Dillon Photography
5.00/5( 65 reviews )
- 50 Ireland Road, Panmure, Auckland
- 09 527 3387
- www.dillon.co.nz
Dillon Photography / Simply Photos
A WeddingWise VIP studio.
NZIPP Qualified - Wedding & Portrait
Three time bride of the year photographer 2006, 2007, 2011 - Chris Dillon
One of New Zealand’s most respected wedding photography studios.
You wedding photos will become your most treasured possession after your wedding day. You get one chance to get it right. This studio has been getting it right for 20 years.
As of February 2012 the Dillon Photography studio has photographed New Zealand and international weddings for over 20 years. They have offered clients real choice through their two very distinct brands Dillon & Simply Photos.
Dillon is their premiere brand. Chris Dillon will personally photograph your wedding, along with his photographic assistant. Clients then receive over 600 stunning images to begin their album plan. The Dillon studio employs two album planners and stocks the entire Queensberry range. Queensberry albums are the highest quality albums available in NZ. A 24 side, Leather Queensberry album is included in every package.
Simply Photos packages are value based packages and offer clients the chance to experience the Dillon style of photography without the Dillon package price tag.
Simply photos photographers now average over 10 years professional experience, a fact the Dillon team are very proud of. There are very few studios in this country who can offer such a vast amount of experience for such fair prices.
The style of the studio is simple. Candid, classic and contemporary with a focus on emotion. As Chris Dillon likes to say… “we don’t remember days, we remember moments”
If you would like to experience a truly professional wedding studio then make Dillon/ Simply Photos one of your choices. They offer a complimentary, no obligation wedding planning appointment. Only after this appointment will you truly be able to compare and see the difference.
And remember: Every package, Dillon or Simply Photos, clients are provided with full high resolution images without copyright restrictions for personal use. Print, enlarge and copy as your heart desires.
Facts about the Dillon studio:
- LAST YEAR 84% OF OUR CLIENTS CAME TO US BY REFERRAL FROM PREVIOUS CLIENTS – This is a truly remarkable referral rate
- OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS AVERAGE OVER 10 YEARS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS STUDIO ALONE
- ON THE 26TH FEBRUARY 2012 DILLON PHOTOGRAPHY WILL HAVE PHOTOGRAPHED WEDDINGS FOR 20 YEARS. THERE ARE VERY FEW VENUES IN AUCKLAND WE HAVE NOT COVERED MANY TIMES. (in all kinds of weather)
- ALL CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH HIGH RESOLUTION FILES WITH NO COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR PERSONAL USE
- OUR STUDIO FOLLOWS THE CODE OF ETHICS OF THE NZIPP
- WE ARE A QUEENSBERRY ALBUM STOCKIST
- WE ARE INNOVATIVE - WE WERE THE FIRST WEDDING STUDIO TO OFFER
- PHOTO BOOTH HIRE AND TO DATE 20,000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN THROUGH OUR PHOTO BOOTHS - to visit the photo booth hire website go to http://www.littleblackphotobooth.co.nz
Questions? Enquire with Dillon Photography
Vendor Scorecard
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65 reviews
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Dean Hallie(Groom)
Chris was an awesome photographer and new exactly what we wanted.
The photo shoot was lots of fun and the photos we got from it are fantastic. He knows what will look good in a photo and is able to take photos quickly so you don’t feel like you are posing the whole time.
Would recommend Chris to anyone needing a wedding photographer
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- Reviewed: May 09, 2012
- Wedding: January 28, 2012
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Sarah Cox(Bride)
I would recommend Dillon Photography to anyone wanting a wedding photographer.
Chris was so helpful leading up to our big day with providing friendly advice and suggesting other wedding vendors along the way.
On the day he put both my husband and I at ease and had the entire bridal party in fits of laughter the whole time. We received a number of comments from our guests on how Chris made them feel relax, making our family and formal shots a lot of fun.
Our photos have turned out amazing, we could not be happier! Chris knew exactly what would look good and the detail in each photo is amazing. We now have the hard job of deciding what photos to put in our album!
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- Reviewed: May 09, 2012
- Wedding: January 28, 2012
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Nicole Hunter(Bride)
WOW Chris where do I start…. You truly don’t seize to amaze me!! Chris is fabulous…. his professionalism and creativity is great! He can make everyone laugh all at once. He just bonds with the bridal party from the start. His photos are magical. Can’t believe how he made me looks so good
His whole team is so good to work with. Talia who edits his work is exceptional to deal with!! A big thank you to you all. I would recommend to all!!
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- Reviewed: April 18, 2012
- Wedding: April 14, 2012
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Annlise & Clint Beacham(Bride)
A very special thank you to Ali, Chris and the Team at Dillon photograhy. You surely know how to make the biggest day of a womans life the most memorable one. The photo’s is something out of this world. One miss so much on your wedding as the day is so busy and everyone wants you for a quick minute. Dillon photography capture every special moment for you especially the ones you miss. They capture details, emosions, laughter and that tear in your grooms eye, when he sees you for the first time. They quickly become like family and one doesn’t want to let go once the day is over. Lucky for us we get to meet them again for that magic moment when we see our photo’s. They are magical and something out of this world. The photo’s are taken with perfection just they way you want them. They keep in contact with you during the planning up until the big day. Not once did we had to ring them. They are always one step ahead and definately one less worry, which is great as there is so many things that needs doing. They are the very best and had become apart of us. They will surely take all our photo’s from here are forward. We wish you guys all the very best as you surely deserve it, what a wonderful bunch of people you are. Your legacy will out live you and will carry on in our childrens homes and photo frames for the years to come. Thank you for everything.
Regards,
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- Reviewed: April 12, 2012
- Wedding: March 17, 2012
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Clare(Bride)
Want to get your staunch truck-driving Dad to shed a tear on your wedding day? Want to have a photographer who you feel like he’s instantly a part of your family on the day? Want to have someone that will make you and your guests feel so at ease in front of a camera that they’ll just be themselves - meaning you get real shots of the people you love?
Well - Chris Dillon is the photographer for you!
Right from our first meeting, it was obvious that Chris ‘gets’ people and even more so that he truly cares about what he does!
He makes you think about things you haven’t considered, and trust me, the changes we made from Chris’ guidance turned out to be some of the best highlights of our day. Thank you Chris, because while we were just aiming for a photo - you created the most special and priceless moment of my life which was when I met my husband for this first time. (five weeks later and I still get tears in my eyes about that moment)
Possibly the only regret is that we should have invited Chris to our stag and hen’s parties as that’s what he’s like with your bridal party - just feels like part of the team. Chris instantly engaged and connected with everyone, knew how to bring out their true authentic selves and then captured it all on film. He even managed to capture photos of the four page boys and one flowergirl - not an easy task! But Chris has his magical ways!
He also knew when a special and sacred moment was happening, and yes he would catch it on camera, but you never knew he was there. And if the special and sacred moment hadn’t turned up yet, then Chris would somehow say something or do something to create that moment .... hence, the truck-driving father shedding more than just a tear.
So yes, Chris has the genius-like touch when it comes to taking photos, but for me it was so much more, it was Chris himself that added to us having the best day of our lives. One truly amazing man!
From the bottom of our hearts Chris - Thank you!
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- Reviewed: March 20, 2012
- Wedding: February 3, 2012
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Andrea(Bride)
When my husband and I started wedding planning, we knew we wanted to put together a special day for ourselves and our friends; something that would be relaxed, enjoyable and very very us. We therefore needed a photographer who could capture the spirit of our day. I loved the images on Dillon’s website, but it was when I met Chris himself that I knew I had found our ideal photographer.
Chris does not limit himself to simply taking photos. He provided a wealth of creative inspiration on the run up to the wedding, and worked with us to build a photographic schedule that would enhance our day. It was a pleasure to work with someone who got so excited about our wedding plans, from squeezing 36 people on a 36 foot yacht to brandishing bouquets of paper flowers. He also has quite a way with Hollywood tape (no wardrobe malfunctions at this wedding!) and will ensure that your dress is laced to perfection.
Chris quickly became a valued and fun member of the wedding crew. During our first look wedding shoot he faded into the background, giving my almost-husband and I some very special one-to-one time- this was a precious island of calm in our wonderful but busy day. Taking group photos was great- Chris’s personality came to the fore, and we mucked about and had a blast. At the ceremony he was a true master of the art of of knowing when to be invisible and when to get everyone to pay attention, whilst always keeping his sense of fun. He felt like one of the group, and we and our guests thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him.
Talia and the team kept in touch through the editing process, and I was very excited to sit down with Talia and see the edited images. They blew me away. Chris had managed to capture everyone’s personalities perfectly. His candid photos caught the joy, love and laughter which permeated our wedding day, and many of the choreographed images feel like works of art. Photoshop is used very sensitively, to enhance rather than dominate the images. Most of the images make me smile, and one or two bring a tear to my eye.
Chris has given us a set of photos which are both stunning and unique. Thank you to Chris and the team at Dillon photography for being a wonderful part of our wedding.
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- Reviewed: March 08, 2012
- Wedding: January 26, 2012
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Katie(Bride)
What an amazing experience with the team at Dillon Photography, we are very grateful to Chris and lousia for all the effort they have put into our special day to create memories that we will cherish forever. They really captured our special moments amazingly and most importantly captured who we truely are as people. We are over the moon with the end results and can not wait to share our photos with all our friends and family. All the best to the dillion photography team, Kindest Regards, the Mutus : )
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- Reviewed: March 06, 2012
- Wedding: January 20, 2012
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Nick McLagan(Groom)
You created an environment that not only made the bridal party feel special but every guest commented on your friendly nature. You went beyond anything we were expecting! Now that we have seen the finished product you have exceeded my expectations, your eye to detail, colour and the atmosphere of the crowd was second to none. The day was fantastic and you have created a memory that we will all cherish. I would be more than happy to recommend you to anyone looking for a top professional to capture their special day.
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- Reviewed: February 27, 2012
- Wedding: November 19, 2011
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Jennifer McLagan(Bride)
When we looked at all of our photos we are beyond words! Not only were you the most professional, fun and talented photographer we have ever seen, but what we have received as a result of your work has blown us away. You are an artist and were a real asset to our big day. To anyone planning on getting married – Chris at Dillon Photography is your man, he met with us multiple times before the wedding, and he found angles and shots that we didn’t even expect. You topped off our wedding with one of the best gifts we could ever have, memories!! Thanks for everything.
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- Reviewed: February 27, 2012
- Wedding: November 19, 2011
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Karen Corbett (nee Stockin)(Bride)
What can i say - Ali was absolutely FAB-U-LOUS!!!! She made our wedding day by getting the all important photos we wanted but without taking over our special day. Too many times i have been to weddings where the photographer has bossed the guests and bridal party around and seemingly hijacked the moment!! This certainly WASNT our experience with Ali from Dillon Photographers. She was discreet (in fact, i barely remember her there for much of the day!!), professional, yet full of initiative and surprise. She captured the most stunning moments, expressions and feelings within her images and as such, comes highly recommended!!! Our only challenge now is how we go about choosing which of the almost 250 magic moments we compile to our album. If you are considering Ali as your photographer, i say book her now - before someone else beats you to her!!! You cant go wrong with Dillon’s Team - from initial consultation with Chris to pick up of images from Talia - they are a great team and can be entrusted with your special moments.
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- Reviewed: February 16, 2012
- Wedding: January 7, 2012
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Phebe(Bride)
Louisa was the most amazing photographer! Before the wedding I called her a number of times, she had great advice and was super helpful.
On the morning of the wedding I was a bit stressed as it was raining and we had initially planned an outdoor wedding. Louisa was so great, she had a really positive attitude and made sure I was clam.
Louisa set up an amazing secret meeting, I didn’t even realise she was there. She was great at organising everyone for photos. A lot of guests commented on how professional and nice she was. Lousia even went the extra mile, helping jump start one of the guests cars after the wedding. Also I lost the ribbon to bustle up my dress, she went and got a ribbon from her car and tied it securely in place. I would definitely recommend Lousia as a photographer.
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- Reviewed: January 30, 2012
- Wedding: January 14, 2012
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Leslie Butler(Bride)
Dillon Photography has just been amazing!!!!!!! They have given us everything and more that we had hoped for in a wedding photographer. Living in California, and planning a wedding in NZ was a scary thought at first, especially when dealing with our vendors. But after our first meeting with Chris 18 months before our wedding, my husband and I both knew that he would be the perfect fit for us and our wedding.
During the planning process, Chris was always available to chat if I needed something, and skype meetings were very easy to schedule. It made the whole “long-distance” thing not a worry at all.
We had Chris photograph 2 days of our wedding events, which was so awesome. This was so worth it. The photographs that we have from both days are just spectacular, and always make us smile or bring happy tears to our eyes. It was more than what we could have ever wanted. And on the day of the wedding, our bridal party just loved him. Chris has a way about him that helps others feel calm and become relaxed and he knows how to have a good time and laugh. He is so amazing at what he does that he has his shot so quickly, that you aren’t standing around forever posing. The groomsmen loved that!!! LOL!
But overall, Dillon Photography has been amazing to work with and we are excited to start our album process right now with Talia. So far, she has been more that helpful, and is truly one of the sweetest and nicest people I’ve ever met. I had a few fears about our album, and she resolved them quickly, and I know she is going to make an amazing album for us that we will always have to remember our amazing Wedding in NZ.
We also had The Little Black Photobooth, and all I have to say is that it is a “must-have”. All of our guests went crazy for it and they are some of the funniest pictures I have ever seen!!! We used the keepsake album they offer as our guest book, and it was the best idea. We had purchased some props that the guests could use in the photo booth, and they just went with it and had a blast. I am so glad that my husband said he wanted this, as it made for an amazing and very memorable reception.
Overall, Dillon Photography is fantastic and I would be happy to have them photograph all of the important aspects of our lives. If only I could get them to come to California.
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- Reviewed: January 27, 2012
- Wedding: November 25, 2011
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Michael(Groom)
Photography is an art and Chris Dillon is the master of Wedding Photography.
His experience, tenacity and good humour made everything run very smoothly, despite the weather being a little all over the place on the day. His suggestions and positioning of the shoot made sure that the weather wasn’t as much as an obstacle as it appeared. He kept everyone in good cheer and handled the crowds after the ceremony with good grace and charisma.
Chris was also happy to “take things the extra mile” to get the shots that we wanted, even going as far as
jumping in a dinghy to appease my desire to have some photo’s out on a breakwater.My Wife was extremely grateful for the care he took with her dress during the shoot, especially as we did photo’s beforehand (great decision there).
We live in the UK and Chris was easy to contact and quite happy to have skype conversations, despite the time difference.
Thanks once again Chris, to you and your team, and good luck for 2012.
By the way, we also had the Little Black Photobooth and this was a massive hit.
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- Reviewed: January 17, 2012
- Wedding: December 17, 2011
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Aimee Harper(Bride)
Me and my husband Stephen got married in April 2011. We chose Chris Dillon to be our photographer after we had heard great things about him and also had met him and knew that he was exactly what we wanted in a photographer,he had a great sense of humour and had so much experience. We were so glad that we chose him our wedding photos came out AMAZING! Every single photo was just gorgeous. He helped make our day the most memorable day ever and we have an amazing wedding album and photos to look back on and relive our special day. He truely is amazing at what he does and we would highly recommend him to other couples that are looking for a photographer for their wedding day.
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- Reviewed: January 08, 2012
- Wedding: April 2, 2011
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Becky Picking(Bride)
My fiance and I recently won a competition for an Engagement Photo Shoot with Dillon Photography. Right from the start of the process Chris and his team were fantastic and very professional to deal with.
Having never done a engagement photo shoot before we were unsure as to what to expect, Chris put us at ease straight away and he worked alongside us incorporating his ideas with our own to put together a shoot that really reflected us as a couple.
The day of the shoot was fantastic, we had tonnes of fun and Chris was great at directing us to get good shots and the results don’t disappoint! Chris has a warm, inviting and fun personality that makes having your photos taken by him feel really natural. We both loved our experience with Dillon, and love the final photographs. If you have the opportunity to have an engagement shoot, do it, it really will help you be more relaxed about your wedding photos. Thanks Chris and Team for making our engagement even more perfect!
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- Reviewed: December 28, 2011
- Wedding: April 12, 2012
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Angela(Bride)
Two years ago I arrived at Dillon to have my first meeting with Chris as I knew that my wedding date would be popular 11-11-11 , I had seen the photo booth idea in a wedding magazine and trust me when I say it was a massive hit all round the guests LOVED it.
Lousia was our photographer and was relaxed and easy to chat to even through all my tears! I had a few ideas which she took on board and I am so over the moon with my photo’s I cannot recommend chris and his team more. Thankyou for all my memories.
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- Reviewed: December 07, 2011
- Wedding: November 11, 2011
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Chris Watt(Groom)
Finding the right wedding photographer is something you really want to get right, these are the photos you will look at for the rest of your life.
My wife and I had a bit of a look around at all the usual photography companies, and they all seemed nice, but after meeting with Chris we knew we were going to go with Dillon Photography.
Chris’ passion for what he does was clear from the moment we walked in the door, and the photos he showed us from his team were amazing.
We decided to use Louisa as our photographer, and I cant say enough good things about her, her attitude and the way she looked after us was fantastic, very professional, but very approachable, we highly recommend her as a photographer.
Chris suggested that we do the photos before the ceremony, initially we weren’t completely sold on the idea, but after Chris explained to us what he felt the benefits and negatives were we decided to give it a go. (he is a great sales man).
He wasn’t wrong either, doing the photos first was one of the best decisions we made, it gave us time to spend together during one of the busiest days of our lives, without feeling the stress of thinking our guests were waiting for us.
On the day we had had a plan of where we wanted to go for our photos, but due to the wild west coast weather, beach photos were well and truly off the cards.
Not to worry, Louisa took control and found us some awesome spots.She took a potentially stressful situation off our hands and made sure we had a really fun time!
We haven’t received our photos yet, but based on the experience we have had so far with Chris and Louisa, we have no doubt that they will be amazing.
We highly recommend Chris and his team to anyone looking for a wedding photographer
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- Reviewed: December 05, 2011
- Wedding: November 19, 2011
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Katharine(Bride)
We have received our photos & OMG there are so many of them & they are all amazing. I have no idea how we are meant to choose 80 for our album & 60 for our DVD. I want them all! There isn’t one I don’t love. Louisa & Aaron you are both awesome, thank you for taking such stunning photos.
Talia, I don’t know how you do it, the choice of effects is subtle & brings the photos to life & I love the fact that they are not over edited & give a true representation of the day, thank you.
Finally Chris, thank you for having such an awesome team & having us so well looked after.
Dillon photography are awesome & it doesn’t matter which photographer you have on the day, they all take amazing photos, you could not ask for better.
P.S. We had the photobooth too & it has done an amazing job of capturing everyone’s personalities & entertaining our guests.
YOU MUST BOOK DILLON PHOTOGRAPHY & THE LITTLE BLACK PHOTOBOOTH, anyone else will be a disappointment.
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- Reviewed: November 28, 2011
- Wedding: October 15, 2011
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Katharine Hamilton(Bride)
Chris can be really proud (if proud is a word to use in regard to your photographers, maybe pleased is better). Anyway he can be really (insert word here) of Louisa & Aaron, they were definitely his ‘A Team’. They were a pleasure to work with & nearly as funny as Chris. They helped immensely to get us back on schedule after my quick run into the nail salon in my dress to get my nail fixed on the way to the wedding. A big thank you to Chris for having us so well looked after, I can’t wait to see the photos.
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- Reviewed: October 27, 2011
- Wedding: October 15, 2011
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René(Groom)
Come down the drive to a cottage that houses a team of professionals-“Dillon Photography”
Chris Dillon, funny, crazy, hilarous and more energy than a 4 pack of Red Bull.
When it comes to siting down and nutting out your day this is one guy that listens to your every requests then builds a package to suit. From having so many ideas for photo shoots, where, when, time of day, best light rain or shine you will definitely get no better. His knowledge on dresses,suits, shoes, flowers…..is second to none-if he doesn’t know them, they’re not worth knowing.
One word would best sum up our experience
AWE…...S0ME!!!!!
Thank you Chris we had an unbeateable day which you have captured 110%.
Rene
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- Reviewed: October 25, 2011
- Wedding: March 06, 2009
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Rebecca(Bride)
Chris Dillon is FANTASTIC!
He always displayed the highest degree of professionalism, responding quickly to any queries I had during the planning process and really listening to what we wanted.
On the day itself his relaxed and friendly demeanour immediately put me at ease, and I not only felt like a princess but had total confidence in his ability to capture the atmosphere of the day as he began to take photos.
I can’t emphasise enough how beautiful these pictures are; from the tiniest details of a necklace, to the big moment of the first kiss, each photo is just stunning. In summary, Chris provided excellent service and provided us with absolutely beautiful photographs to remember our day. We cannot rate him highly enough!
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- Reviewed: October 25, 2011
- Wedding: March 06, 2009
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Ben & Sara Hutchison(Bride)
Genuine, professional, versatile, personality and heart-from the moment you meet this team, you know this is what you’re getting.
Chris Dillon knows how good he and his team are, so they don’t faff around with sales pitches and extra hidden costs. From the get go he made it very clear that they know what they’re doing and they give a crap about it in a big way. Boy do i believe him!
And he’s worth a million bucks! (or at least the extra few bucks we paid to have the man himself). He and his side kick arrived looking more excited than myself and my nervous bridal party were. During the time we were getting ready, he made dress alterations with double sided sticky tape, re-pinned corsages and tutored us on fitting the bridal corset.
His enthusiasm was infectious and everyone really relaxed and enjoyed the whole process. My bridal party have fond memories of him coming in where they were sitting, having left my husband and i for a few minutes following the ‘first meeting’ shoot and exclaiming ‘oh I so love doing that!’.
Not only did they capture some beautiful portrait/ posed style photos, but the ‘moments’, heart and emotion they managed to capture in some images is completely priceless.
Post-production was also a professional, easy process and we felt the same sense of genuine enthusiasm and heart from Talia and Kelly.
Needless to say, they really gave us fond memories and made our day that something extra special.
Can’t thank you enough guys!
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- Reviewed: October 25, 2011
- Wedding: May 1, 2011
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Jen Campbell(Bride)
Chris Dillon was recommended to us by a friend. We were over the moon with our wedding photos. He is definitley one of the best wedding photographers in the country. He goes over and above to get the best shots and has heaps of fun doing it. I wouldn’t hestitate to recommend chris to anyone. He’s awesome.
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: October 21, 2011
- Wedding: April 23, 2011
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Justine(Bride)
I hired Chris Dillon (and the Dillon wedding package) off the back of recommendations from several work colleagues. From the moment we met Chris we knew he was the right fit. He went through everything we needed to know and made us feel comfortable and safe in the knowledge we would end up with a great product.
On the day it was pouring down and Chris did a great job of calming my nerves and adjusting the photo shoots to get some great shots despite the weather. He knew where to go in Auckland and where to find the best shot and angle. He had supplies (umbrellas etc) which ended up looking great in the shots and worked well with the team. He even put himself on the line (lying down in the road!) to get some superb running shots. We did photos before the wedding which was the best decision, hardly any stress after the ceremony and you can get in to enjoying the evening with your guests, not trying to get pretty photos.
At the wedding he covered everything from the ceremony to the family shots to the faux cutting of the cake. He was great managing everyone into position so that the photos didn’t take us away from our guests for too long. He was then happy to whisk us away for a moment to get some final, post ceremony shots of the two of us. When we first met he mentioned the ‘armageddon’ shot (moody cloudy skies) and I really wanted one. He went out of his way to drive us to a location and we ended up with an awesome shot.
Following the wedding we went through the process of getting a Queensbury album, along with a photo CD to music and a copy of all the pictures. Talia provided us proofs and worked with us to come up with an amazing format. She tolerated my multiple emails changing this and that and asking for colour / black and white and was always happy to help. We received the final album recently and LOVE IT! It is a perfect reminder of our day and I am so happy with how the photos turned out.
I have heard many horror stories from friends and relatives, the photographer forgot the film, they missed the family shots, I have nothing of me and my mum. I never once worried with Chris that I would not get exactly what I wanted and needed from my wedding day.
I would now, and do, recommend Chris to every prospective bride I meet.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
4/5
- Reviewed: October 20, 2011
- Wedding: April 16, 2011
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Courtney France(Bride)
We would completely recommend Chris and the team at Dillon Photography.
Our photos were simply phenomenal - so much so, that I have been named 2011 Bride of the Year by New Zealand Weddings magazine!
Chris has an amazing talent for capturing spontaneous, beautifully shot photos. He puts you at ease and we loved (and laughed!) through every moment of our photoshoot.
The variety, quality and purely spectacular nature of our wedding album (so patiently created by Kelly) shows the true calibre of his work.
Choosing Chris will undoubtedly be one of the best decisions you will make in your wedding planning process.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: October 06, 2011
- Wedding: January 29, 2011
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Kylie Hall(Guest)
Found Dillon Photography a great bunch to work with and the quality of the photos were stunning. The setting at Castaways provided an awesome backdrop and Dillon Photography were very familiar with how to use the various photo opportunities in a way that really showcased the setting. Would highly recommend.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: October 04, 2011
- Wedding: April 21, 2011
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Megan Molloy(Bride)
The Dillon team did such an amazing job with our wedding! Right from the start we knew we were in good hands. The photos Louisa took were just outstanding. We were blown away with the photos we received back, they had really captured out special day and turned them into amazing pictures. Dillon runs a great studio with a very high standard no matter what package you get which is great. You feel like you’re the only person in the world getting married as they spend so much time finalizing everything. Thanks Dillon and team you guys did such an amazing job! I will recommend you to all my friends:)
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: August 29, 2011
- Wedding: August 6, 2011
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Matthew & Kirsten Ockleston(Groom)
We are very pleased with our wedding photos and album by Chris Dillon. He captured the various moments and personalities of the day so well and all our friends and family have complimented his work.
Chris’ personality and wit actually made the photo session fun and not at all stressful! He had to keep one eye on the threatening rainclouds, but managed everything like the pro that he is, organised the moves between different locations efficiently. We never felt over-posed or forced, and Chris was very happy to include our own suggestions in the photo-shoots, and not just stick to a pre-determined plan. Several times he included shots on the spur of the moment as something caught his eye, and they were invariably the best shots.
Our album looks beutiful, and was completed quickly and easily. Everyone admires it.
We also used his Photobooth for the reception, and it amost stole the show. A complete success - and also thoroughly recommended.
Many thanks again for helping to make our special day exactly that. It was a a pleasure having Chris as a part of our day, and we highly recommend him.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: August 16, 2011
- Wedding: April 17, 2011
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Nicki Collett(Guest)
I just can’t say enough about the team at Dillon. I have lost count how many of my Brides have used Dillon Photography, and every one of them have had nothing but great things to say!
It is not enough to just have stunning photos, as a photographer you need to be able to ‘bring out’ each individual personality as well, to capture those timeless moments that will forever bring a smile to your face - this is definitely the 1 thing in my optinion which makes the team stand out. My Brides/Grooms that use Dillon have such a blast on their photoshoots with the usual comment being ‘that was so much fun!’
From a professional point of view the team at Dillon is one of the few suppliers I recommend to my Brides as I know (from years of feedback from other Brides) that they ‘tick all the boxes’ and more.
Enjoy every minute of your day, have a ball, laugh out loud, and have the moment captured forever, what more could you want!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: July 28, 2011
- Wedding: 2006
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Chelsea(Bride)
We hired Dillon Photography for our wedding day after an exhaustive search. We wish we had have found them earlier. Not only did Chris do a fantastic job with our photos, which are just so in love with, he was almost our wedding planner, helping and advising us along the way. Well beyond the call of duty.
On the day Chris was so much fun, I cannot remember laughing so hard or so much. What a day it was and Chris, Ali and Mags on the day were just incredible, working with our videographer, WHITE Wedding Video, just so well. What a team we could not have asked for better.photo-
Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: July 25, 2011
- Wedding: March 18, 2011
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Marie Fowler(Bride)
Chris is a one of a kind person and his excitement in doing what he loves is contagious. Chris was the photographer at my sister’s wedding so I had a good idea of his quality of work and how easy he would be to work with. What I didn’t expect was how helpful he would be with his industry knowledge and helpful hints. He recommended the hair and makeup, accommodation and the little black photo booth.
The little black photo booth was a highlight of the night, the guests had a fabulous time and it was a unique way to remember the night. Each and every one of us has a token to remind us of what a perfect night it was. I would recommend Chris to anyone who wants a professional who loves what they do and is a true artist. The support staff at Dillon photography is second to none. They go out of their way to make you feel like you are the only client on their books. They truly are wonderful people and it was an absolute pleasure to work with them.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: July 24, 2011
- Wedding: July 7, 2011
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Andrea(Bride)
Only one word for me can describe Dillon Photography “Awesome”.
From the first initial appointment we had with Chris i knew we had made the right choice. Chris was very passionate and professional and his photo presentation was brilliant.
When our big day arrived, Chris walked through the door with a big smile on his face and all my fears disappeared.
The whole photo shoot ran like clockwork and we were able to attend all the locations we wanted.
All of our wedding party just adored Chris and he made what can be a very painful task painless.With the help of Chris and his wonderful, happy, helpful staff, we were able to have our photo’s processed by the time we went back overseas.
So I say thank you Dillon Photography for making the best day of my life perfect.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: July 24, 2011
- Wedding: July 7, 2011
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Michelle(Bride)
From the moment we met Chris he was so full of enthusiasm and passion for what he does. We were blown away from what he showed us in the initial meeting, so we booked with him on the spot. Chris was awesome as he had everyone entertained the whole day. The photos are amazing, capturing all the best moments of the day (like every part) - we were literally smiling and laughing the entire day and the photos reflect this. We also had the little black photo booth which was a great idea and the guest book is so much fun to look over - our guests are still talking about both Chris & the Photobooth.
We recently picked up the photos, absolutely stunning. We are going to find it very hard choosing which ones to have blown up and put in a album. Can’t recommend him enough!!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: July 22, 2011
- Wedding: June 24, 2011
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Suzi(Bride)
When we met Chris we were both impressed with his passion for what he does - and what a Salesman. We decided to go with Louisa to do our photos and we were thrilled with her. I told her that I wanted her to take over and she did with clear instructions and a real sense of fun combined with professionalism. She controlled the group shots well and got everyone involved and having fun. The pictures made us all smile and were very styly and just what I wanted. We decided to have the pictures taken before the ceremony, which Chris pushed as an option, and what a fantastic decision - we got so much more time with our guests. What really sealed the deal for me though was the after sales service when dealing with Talia and Kelly at the office. They have been brilliant. I’m really pleased we went with Dillons and would highly recommend the entire team!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: July 18, 2011
- Wedding: April 16, 2011
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Nick(Groom)
Chris and the team at Dillon Photography, were fantastic.
From our first meeting through to our album design consultation with Talia we could not have asked for more. Talia spent a lot of time with us going through the album design and options for each page, she is amazing and has to be the most patient person I may have ever met!!
We can’t wait to receive our album as it is a true reflection of our amazing day, capturing all of the special moments throughout the day. Chris is a truly talented photographer and the only hard part is trying to choose favorites to frame, there are simply too many favorites!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: July 10, 2011
- Wedding: March 26, 2011
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Hana Kuni Church(Bride)
Chris Dillon is an Amazing Photographer and an all round great guy. From the moment we meet with Chris at his studio we were blown away by the beautiful work he does. Chris had some great ideas for our big day and we could see how passionate he was about his work so booked him right away!
On the day, Chris was brilliant. He had us, our bridal party and guests in stitches from start to finish. Every detail and magical moment was captured and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. The images are stunning we couldn’t be happier. We also had the little black photo booth which was great addition and a lot of fun for our guests. We would highly recommend Dillon Photography.photo-
Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: May 09, 2011
- Wedding: February 20, 2011
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Alison Brewer Makeup Artist(Bridal Party)
I have to say as a Bridal Makeup Artist I have catered to many of Dillons Wedding clients over the years. Chris and Louisa especially are both soo very professional and always make my brides feel incredibly at ease, relaxed, excited and all other emotions to create the perfect impression for the photo finish. It is always a pleasure working with them and I am always so very excited when my brides send through the photo’s afterwards which incorporates all creative aspects of our services on paper. Love their work - Highly recommend this Team of talented photographers
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: May 05, 2011
- Wedding: January 1, 2011
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Sarah Parton(Bride)
Trying to organise a wedding in NZ from the UK could have been quite tricky. However from the first Skype with Chris we knew we had made the right decision.
The service Chris provided totally
exceeded our expectations - it was perfect, we could not have asked for a better day.The images were absolutely breathtaking…truly magical - everyone has commented on how wonderful and authentic the photographs are.
Chris’ professionalism and sense of humour also made our day all that more enjoyable, it was like having Jack Black at the wedding! Chris made us both feel very much at ease and made the day even more memorable.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: May 05, 2011
- Wedding: February 23, 2011
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Kate(Bride)
We had no hesitation in booking with Chris, he is so much fun, yet so professional at the same time. He put us at ease right from the beginning. He provided great advice as well as great recommendations of other suppliers to use.
Unfortunately our wedding day was wet but that was no problem for Chris, he reassured us we’d still have a great day and we didn’t, we had a FANTASTIC DAY!
We met around midday at our special meeting point, which was incredibly special and was so neat to then spend the next 3 hours with my husband to be and our bridal party doing photos in various locations. The time went so fast and the results are incredible!
Chris has a way with people that is amazing, he is hilarious but serious at the same time and you can’t help but have a great time and alot of laughs!
If there is one thing to spend money on for your wedding it is the photo’s that capture the moments, you will not regret booking with Dillon.
Thanks Chris x
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: May 04, 2011
- Wedding: March 26, 2011
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Philip Nunn(Groom)
What can I say? Well, firstly Chris Dillon is not just a fantastic photographer, he’s also an Entertainer, Comic, Professional and downright great guy.
We live in London, UK so we only met Chris via email and Skype until the day before our wedding. However, from the first email, our choice was never in any doubt - if you want the best, then this is it.
Our photos are absolutely amazing - great imagery, great story, simply a fantastic record of a fabulous day.
Thank you Chris, and for those who are considering booking Chris….consider no more, he s the best!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: May 04, 2011
- Wedding: February 23, 2011
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Annie Scott(Bride)
I would highly recommend Dillon photography to anyone who wants incredible photos! I am blown away by our wedding photos and the fun we had along the way with Chris and his team. Chris was awesome with the crowd- funny but professional. He put everyone at ease (including me!) and went the extra mile to make sure our day was perfect. Our photos are incredible- even better than what we imagined. Kelly has done a great job of designing our album and we feel satisfied that we made the best choice.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: April 21, 2011
- Wedding: November 6, 2010
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Louise Scott-Davidson(Bride)
From the very first meeting with Chris we new we were onto a good thing! He have us some great advice and recommendations which we really appreciated.
We had the most amazing day with Sharon and Aaron. They were absolutely fantastic! Doug and I cannot stop singing their praises!!! They were so easy to work with and were so patient! I am so excited about seeing the photos!
We truly had the best fun doing all the photos! It was one of our favourite parts of the day, we really enjoyed our private moment together at the beginning and then sharing a couple of hours together before the ceremony was really special.
So, thank you all again, all the advice we have been given from everyone there at Dillon has been amazing!
We really can’t wait to see the photos!!!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: April 13, 2011
- Wedding: March 19, 2011
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Shane Cotton(Groom)
We choose Chris because we thought he had the right personality to take control on the day, and get the best shots possible. And so it proved, when pressed by having an outdoor ceremony, and the threat of impending rain, he took over and showed superb crowd management skills to get some great family and group photos done before the heavens opened (and still managing to get a load of laughs along the way). He quite simply, made our day, and was great personality and presence to have around. I can’t wait to see the full prints. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: April 09, 2011
- Wedding: March 4, 2011
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Margaret(Bride)
Chris and the team at Dillon
I picked up my photos last night and they are absolutely superb!!!!
Thank you so much for all your work. There are some magnificent impromptu shots which Pete and I will treasure in our wedding album and few of us which I cant wait to get onto canvas. You were so helpful on the day and I must admit although I was a little tense with nerves to begin with you really helped relax the mood and your photos show that. You were so organized and knew how to deal with every individual on the day (especially with all the apprentice photographers you had to compete with). You are just awesome!!
Both Pete and I really appreciate the memories we now hold in your photographs and would highly recommend to others.
With all these great quality photos and the little black photo booth album (which everyone raves about), who needed a videographer the pictures say it all!!
Thanks again,
Margaret & Peter
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: April 06, 2011
- Wedding: March 4, 2011
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Melissa Moore(Bride)
Dillon Photography blew us away!
We had the most magical day with our photographers. They made us feel so relaxed and had us all laughing constantly which made for very fun photos. They were so detailed and it really showed in every one of our photos.
I couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend ‘Dillon’ to everyone!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: April 04, 2011
- Wedding: February 26, 2011
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Joanna(Bride)
Our photos were amazing. We went with a cheaper ‘Simply Photos’ package, but the quality was still amazing, we just got 250 photos instead of like 500, but thats fine as we’re having enough trouble as it is choosing which ones we want to put up on the wall!! Best money we spend on the entire wedding! Even if it cost a bit extra to get them down to Hamilton. Seriously get in an early as you can, because these guys are THE BEST!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: April 01, 2011
- Wedding: February 26, 2011
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Danielle Byers(Bride)
Chris is without any doubt an incredible photographer, but what he brings to the day and your experience is far far far more than this! He has a fun, relaxed and caring demeanor and is a wedding coordinator/extraordinaire!!
Needless to say the nerves got the better of the bride on our wedding day and Chris was AMAZING! He kept me distracted and having so much fun that I was able to enjoy so many moments that I will never forget.He is more than professional with his time, and wants to make sure that you, his clients, gets the very best out of every photograph. We loved how easy it was for him to command a crowd…. makes all those family photos so much easier!
And now that we have received our photographs we are completely blown away with the result. Looking through the vast array of photographs with tears in our eyes as he was so good at capturing those “moments” it feels like we are reliving them all over again. It is going to be very very hard to choose so few out of so many to put in our album!
Don’t second guess your selection for a second with Chris Dillon and his team… you won’t be disappointed!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: March 28, 2011
- Wedding: February 19, 2011
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Gemma(Bride)
Our photos are A M A Z I N G! We are just absolutely thrilled to bits and can’t stop looking at them, it was like re-living the day all over again. Chris’s hilarious sense of humour and easy going manner completely relaxed us on the day and we had so much fun shooting photos with him. Chris truly went above and beyond especially having a wet towel on hand to wipe my sandy feet!
I’m so glad we chose to do pre-wedding photos, it was so magical seeing each other for the first time - Chris created such a special moment which we will remember forever.
Chris you are a legend!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: March 28, 2011
- Wedding: January 22, 2011
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Nicola Addison(Bridal Party)
Great photographer - had us all at ease and laughing throughout the bridal party shoot, and it shows in the photos how much of a great time we had.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
4/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
4/5
- Reviewed: March 25, 2011
- Wedding: January 7, 2011
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Linzi Malley(Family)
Chris had great rapport with our son (the groom) and daughter-in-law as well as the rest of the wedding party. It was obvious that this was another reason that made the day so memorable for them.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
- Value for money N/A
- Reviewed: March 24, 2011
- Wedding: January 7, 2011
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Patrick Malley(Groom)
Chris was an excellent photographer and really helped to make our wedding a perfect day.
We got Chris to choose all the sites for our wedding party photos and he really got some awesome backdrops and some photos that I will treasure forever.
I would recommend Chris to anyone who is looking to have a wedding in the near future.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
4/5
- Reviewed: March 24, 2011
- Wedding: January 7, 2011
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Vicki(Bride)
Chris made the day so much fun and carefree. Even the boys were impressed!
He has such a relaxed attitude and nothing can go wrong. Its what a Bride needs on her day. To make sure there are no Bridezilla moments!!
Totally recommend him and the photo booth!!!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: March 24, 2011
- Wedding: February 18, 2011
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Lauren Cressy(Bride)
Simply said - we can not recommend Chris highly enough.
Chris is not only an AMAZING photographer (photos came out so beautifully that our reception venue are using them in their new wedding brochure!)… he also made our day super fun, and totally stress free (from showing us how to pin dad’s flower on, to making sure we arrive at our reception on time.
He also added special touches like giving my dad a few minutes alone with “his little girl” to wish me luck etc on my wedding day – something that was really special and wouldn’t have happened in the rush of the day without Chris setting it up.
Chris was dedicated to getting the perfect shot right till the end of the evening – and it really shows in all our gorgeous photos.
We couldn’t be happier
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: March 23, 2011
- Wedding: February 4, 2011
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Laura(Bridal Party)
Chris was absolutely fantastic. He made us all feel so comfortable and we couldn’t stop laughing throughout the day. Having the photos taken was so much fun!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: March 09, 2011
- Wedding: February 12, 2011
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James Anderson(Groom)
Chris is a legend!
The weather was terrible but Chris arrived early at the girl’s house to ease Emma’s fears about how the day would go. He then proceeded to take photos throughout the day in such a fun and non-intrusive way that stood out to us, our bridal party, and the guests at the wedding. He also got us a sample of photos back within a couple of days so we could beat the facebook rush from our friends, awesome!
He went that extra mile on several occasions e.g. lying on a wet road many times just to secure the perfect shot! He made everyone laugh throughout the day and even during the group photos where it is usually like herding wild cats.
I would recommend Chris to anyone, and friends have already asked about him so much from the wedding.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: March 09, 2011
- Wedding: March 5, 2011
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Kelly(Bride)
It has nearly been one year since our wedding and still we look at our beautiful wedding photos and relive our special day and all of the amazing memories which were created by Chris Dillon. Our wedding album is somewhat ridiculously big (twice the size you initally pay for) but every cent spent on extra pages was well worth it - we will never have any regrets about not including everything we wanted.
Chris was fantastic on the day, ensuring that the guys (who don’t normally like having their photo taken) were totally at ease - they look so cool and relaxed and actually enjoyed the whole photo shoot. The whole bridal party enjoyed the location shoot as it was filled with lots of laughs and time for chilling out with some champagne.
We were all for photos before the actual ceremony and I would recommend this to everyone as it takes the whole edge of things - I was so realaxed by the time the ceremony time arrived and I couldn’t wait to walk down the aisle, no nerves at all!!
We highly recommend Chris and the team at Dillon Photography.photo-
Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: March 08, 2011
- Wedding: April 3, 2010
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Alicia(Bride)
Chris Dillon is the most amazing photographer!
He has the ability to have everybody at ease and relaxed in front of the camera. He even managed to keep difficult family members separated whilst entertaining all generations of our families.
Both of our families have been raving about him, how funny he was, how professional he was and how he managed to set up shots and control “the paparazzi” aka our family members who wanted the photo too.
Besides all of that his photos are insanely beautiful, creative and full of life. He really knows how to capture each moment and capture each individual’s character and beauty.
Now I just need to find a reason to use him again! Unfortunately I don’t want to trash my dress but I’m sure I can think of something - thank you Chris!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: February 28, 2011
- Wedding: February 12, 2011
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Mikel Oliver(Groom)
Chris has a wicked sense of humour which instantly clicked with us. He has a way of making you feel relaxed, and taking the pictures so fast without the need to pose for long periods.
He takes on board what we both want, then shows you what you could only secretly dream about.
If you’re looking for a photographer thats 100% professional, relaxed, fun to be with and with a magical attitude Chris Dillon is the only way to go!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: February 28, 2011
- Wedding: February 12, 2011
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Katy(Bride)
We were so impressed by the Dillon team - from our initial enquiry stage, through to our big day - everything was a breeze!
We met with Chris who listened to my vision, he took in exactly what I wanted and then added his advice that he’s obviously gained from his experience. It was a very simple process.
I couldn’t be happier with our photos!! They took the time on the day to make me and the rest of the bridal party feel at ease, Excellent work Dillon Photography!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: January 27, 2011
- Wedding: December 4, 2010
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Claire(Bride)
We used Dillon for our wedding, both as the photographer and we also had the little black photobooth. Chris was great in helping us plan a timeline for the day and his suggestion of photos first was excellent, we’re so glad we did it that way.
We had Sharon on the day and she listened to what we wanted but gave us good direction too. We were even allowed to use a favourite push bike for a prop much to my husband’s delight!
The little black photobooth was a real crowd pleaser. We had so many guests give us good feedback about it. It was easy from our point of view, they turned up on time, did a very professional job and were friendly with it…. plus we got an album to take away on the night so had instant memories and a lot of laughs!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: January 13, 2011
- Wedding: December 18, 2010
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Shannon Sager(Bride)
I have given Chris and his team 5* in every category. I honestly couldn’t rate or recommend them/him anymore. Our wedding had particular logistical nightmares as it was a joint wedding with my sister and her husband. They got married at 3pm, us at 5pm and there was the whole day of getting ready, first looks, photoshoot, then weddings and after shots for two totally different bridal parties with very different themes/look and feels/inspiration. Chris (& his amazing assistant) 150% nailed it. We have had nothing but amazing comments about our piccies, they are amazing and capture our perfect days just so very beautifully. Don’t go past Chris - he seriously was a huge highlight of our day. He’s is passionate, creative, caring, professional, skilled and an all round good guy. He will make it all easier and better. Thanks Chris for everything. Shannon & Kane Sager and Chelsea & Adam Browne.
P.S. When I just read below review by Emma before I booked with Dillion I mentioned it and he assured me they no longer charge for those (which they didn’t) The beauty of digital.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: December 08, 2010
- Wedding: October 22, 2010
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Chris(Groom)
Fantastic team. An enthusiastic bunch of people who love what they do which explains why they’re already so popular.
You have a feeling of confidence in the whole system from start to finish. We were met by Chris Dillon himself - very enthusiastic, clearly loves what he does. Gives you the options and explains things clearly, giving you the choices on how you want to run YOUR day.
We had our photographs taken by Sharon (another top photographer at Dillon photography) and the results were fantastic.
The after care is thorough and efficient, and once again flexible and accomodating thanks to Kelly at the front desk who replies very promptly to any inquiries and helps out very efficiently.
Overall highly recommended.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
4/5
- Reviewed: October 30, 2010
- Wedding: April 17, 2010
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Emma Davies(Bride)
We also were swept away at the meeting with Chris Dillon for our wedding photos - his enthusiasm and passion for photography was evident and he was a great salesman!
As we planned our wedding 2 years in advance we were lucky that Chris was available for our day. He didn’t have an easy job - it literally rained from start to finish, so it was challenging I’m sure but we came out with some stunning photos. He made us all feel very relaxed on the day and made us forget that it was terrible weather!
Chris also recommended to book an wet weather option - we booked Alberton House at his recommendation for only $100 or so. It was the best spent $100 on the day as we definitely ended up needing the venue due for photos due to the weather on the day.
It is disappointing that you have to pay so much to get copies of your photos if you want them before the year after your wedding is up. I understand that they wish to keep the negatives for 1 year - but the reprint costs for our personal use (and our families) - between us, we spent close to $800. I know this is common practice however and not just Dillon Photography.
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
4/5
- Reviewed: June 20, 2010
- Wedding: February 23, 2009
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Angenita(Bride)
Rubber Duckie, you’re the one,
you made our wedding so much fun…Chris is just a stand out. We sat in his office the first day we met him, looked at each other and thought “is this guy crazy?” And then we kept listening to him, and looking through his work, and we thought “yes he is… but he is funny, actually, he’s hilarious, and he is so passionate about what he does, and his photos look amazing, and he’s got so much energy and enthusiasm…”
On the day, Chris was just fantastic. His wealth of experience shone through as he thought of the little details (often things you haven’t thought of even with all those wedding planning lists) and he kept things moving along nicely, without ever making us feel rushed. He had our wedding party in stitches at times, and alternately had us feeling like supermodels hamming it up for the camera, and then completely forgetting that he was even there.
We ended up with a wealth of amazing photos - choosing which ones to put in our album was incredibly hard, and took us quite a long time. The only thing I will say is that you will invariably want to put more photos/pages into your album than the package you chose in the first place allows for, so be prepared to pay more. In fact, budget for more pages right from the start. It may seem like a lot, but once your wedding day is all over, the photos are all you’ve got left to remind yourself what an awesome day you had.
And we sure have got some stunning photos in our album. From some very intimate photos which captured the emotional moments in the day, to some amazing images which could be framed and sold as artwork. Everyone who has seen our album has just been blown away.
Thanks Chris!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: February 13, 2010
- Wedding: 15/03/2009
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Katrina(Bride)
From first meeting we were totally impressed with Chris.
He made the day just SO much fun, and we relaxed entirely.
The best part about it all is that we didn’t feel like we were having photos for long at all because it was so much fun.
I loved the fact that he knew what he wanted us to do, and the shots I have seen are amazing…
We also used his Photobooth company, and it too was absolutely amazing…
Can’t recommend him enough!!
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Overall Rating
5/5
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Professionalism
5/5
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Creativity
5/5
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Product quality
5/5
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Value for money
5/5
- Reviewed: November 14, 2009
- Wedding: October 31, 2009
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