Testimonials of Trust & Connection

Magdalene will capture your heart and your story with such beauty and care. She is a true professional, organized, responsive, and communicative. She's an artist who captures the magic of the moment with every shutter click. We wish we had the wall space to frame 100 of our photos. When we got them back a couple of weeks after the wedding there were so many showstoppers. We didn't really know where she was throughout our wedding night, but the moments she caught proved she was everywhere. Magdalene genuinely loves what she does and is so present, connected, and calming. We could go on and on about what a wonderful human and photographer she is. Highly highly recommend this for anyone looking for emotional and documentary-style photography. 

- ELLIE + DEREK

Magda was AMAZING! Her calming personality and good vibes put you at ease for the entire process. It was evident that she was happy and honored to be a part of our day. Magda was super communicative, so I knew exactly what to expect on our wedding day. While her professionalism was exceptional, her photos were the highlight of our experience working with her. She captured exactly the day. Our wedding was a destination wedding and those who could not make it can look at our photos and know exactly how our day went! Thank you so much Magda for a beautiful portfolio and experience :) 

- CASSANDRA + FRANK

The most incredible photographer and person! Magdalene was honestly one of the best things about our beautiful wedding in Lindos, Greece. We were incredibly overwhelmed and so so so happy with our choice in photographer, she treated us with such kindness and was so relaxed and happy that day and totally put us at ease. She even drove us to St Paul's Bay in our car for extra photos, which are our favorite of all of them!!! The photos are so much more amazing than I even thought they would be! I gave her a few inspo pictures before the wedding and she captured everything we wanted. We can't recommend Magdalene enough if you want a truly lovely soul on your wedding day to give you lovely words of encouragement.

- Jessica & Jack

  • ”We are truly beyond words. Having Magdalene with us on our wedding day was such a gift, she instantly put us at ease and made us feel so comfortable and seen. Her artistic eye captured every moment so beautifully, without ever feeling forced or posed. The day felt so genuine and full of love, and she allowed us to be completely ourselves. When we received our photos, we were in awe! Every image brings us right back to the most magical day of our lives. We are endlessly thankful for Magdalene and her incredible talent. Choosing her was the best decision we made, and we’ll cherish these photos forever.” | Athens Wedding

    ───── Anastasia & George, US

  • "I thought I booked a photographer but instead I got an angel. I absolutely loved how little pressure Magdalene applied to getting the right shot. She let the moments unfold organically and captured timeless scenes for us to remember forever. Her presence is calm and warm—we always felt relaxed. On top of that, Magdalene is incredibly talented, highly efficient, and a proper artist. Her storytelling is exactly why we wanted her and she did not disappoint. I've always gravitated towards photographs that feel as though you too are in the frame. When I see her photographs, I hear music. Thank you!r" | Naxos Wedding

    ───── Amanda & Tyler, US

  • "We cannot recommend Magdalene highly enough! From start to finish, she was absolutely perfect. We were married in Lindos, Rhodes, this August, and booked Magdalene about 18 months in advance after falling in love with her work online. From our very first emails and the thoughtful questionnaire she sent, she instantly put us at ease and made us feel so excited to have her capture our day. She stayed in touch throughout the year, even sharing wonderful tips to help us plan our Greek wedding. On the big day, Magdalene arrived with the most radiant, calming energy. My husband and I aren’t naturally comfortable in front of a camera, which is why we wanted a documentary style photographer, but with her, we never once felt awkward. She blended seamlessly into the day, never intrusive, yet somehow managed to capture every moment so beautifully. Within just a few days, she shared some breathtaking sneak peeks, and less than three weeks later, we had the full gallery-700 stunning photos! Magdalene truly captured every emotion of the day, and we love every single image- she is a true artist! Magdalene, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are incredibly talented, and we are beyond grateful to have these memories to cherish forever.." | Lindos Wedding

    ───── Jessica & Tobi, UK

  • "We are from the UK, but decided to have our wedding in beautiful Rhodes, Greece. After finding Magdalene through Google/Instagram her style was exactly everything we wanted. Her communication was wonderful all the way up to the day, with both us and our venue. What a beautiful human she is ❤️ she made us feel incredible, relaxed and like she was tailoring the photos around who we were as people and our personalities. Truly something I had no idea could be captured in such a way. The photos turned out absolutely perfect, we could not have wished for anything more. A day captured for a lifetime. Thank you so much." | Rhodes Wedding

    ───── Jake & Rayann, UK

  • "Magdalene was the perfect photographer for our small elopement. From looking at her website we loved her approach to photography and how her candid photos captured so much. We had a first consultation with her, and we immediately felt at ease. Magdalene was very responsive to our contact and emails all the way throughout. Magdalene was incredibly helpful in helping us choose a beach location for the wedding, she liaised well with our celebrant, she made suggestions that complemented our day perfectly. Magdalene put us at ease which added to her talent has created an amazing photographic memory of our day. We could not be more pleased! Thank you Magdalene!." | Rhodes Elopement

    ───── Pedro & Adam. UK

Bride and groom after their wedding ceremony, being happy together

- Alexandra and matthew

As a bride in the US, wedding planning abroad was intimidating. I had great help from my planner Rosina (at Dreams in Style) which helped a ton but I knew I'd be super picky when it came to a photographer. Most US-based photographers have a really specific shooting and editing style that I don't like. I wanted more candid, genuine moments as opposed to posed. More natural, vibrant color than overly orange. More authentic capture of the night than the crazy, over-exposed light lines (that look really trippy lol). The moment I saw Magdalene's website and portfolio I knew she was the one. Her photos are beautiful, natural, and raw. They capture the whole story as opposed to random shots throughout the day that just check the box. She was such a calming presence on the day off and I was immediately comfortable with her. My husband, getting ready in a different room, was initially resistant to having a photographer snap any pics of him getting ready with his groomsmen, but later told me, "It was fine! I barely noticed she was there and I'm so happy we got those photos" (and for her to feel 'not there' in a very small hotel room is an accomplishment! haha). What I really loved about Magdalene was that she was extremely flexible and go-with-the-flow. She did not come to my wedding with a pre-conceived idea of how she wanted me to stand and where - you could see the inspiration coming to her throughout the day and quickly acting on what looked good. It felt totally custom and tailored to me and my husband and our event. When we got our photos back, I was so overjoyed. She captured the day perfectly. I was (only a little) nervous about choosing a photographer that was only a solo shooter as opposed to some who come as a team of 2 but I feel absolutely no regrets having one photographer. The photos clearly tell a story from 1 pm when we started to get ready through 4am when the party was over. I would LOVE to work with Magdalene again in the future and surely will contact her the next time my husband and I are in Greece (our one year anniversary!!?).

  • "We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have been able to have Magdalene as our wedding photographer. Not only is she a true artist with an exceptional eye and sensibility, who has been able to capture the most wonderful moments of our wedding on Sifnos, but she is also an extremely professional photographer." | Sifnos Wedding

    ───── Laurie & Clement, France

  • "I knew as soon as I saw Magdalene's photographs that she would be the perfect fit for our wedding. Her style is so unique, and she has a talent for capturing real moments and emotions in her subjects. Working with her was easy and I couldn't think of a better person to spend our wedding day with. We'll treasure the wonderful photos she took forever." | Naxos Elopement

    ───── Amanda & Will, San Francisco, US

  • "Magdalene is super talented and we are in love with our wedding pics. She was quick to respond and was very punctual. A pleasure to have around during the preparations and invisible to the guests. One of our best decisions for our wedding in Mykonos. Totally recommend!!!" | Mykonos Elopement

    ───── Georgiana & James, UK

  • "It's one thing to have 'formal' photos of your wedding day and another to have images that capture the essence of moments! Magdalene observed and recorded our story as it unfolded, each image filled with emotion, truth, and realism." | Kos Wedding

    ───── Adriana and Anastasios. Australia

  • "We planned our wedding to be on Mykonos during one of our port days on board a Royal Caribbean cruise. We found Magdalene on wedding wire and she was the exact person we needed! She recommended a wedding planner and they worked beautifully together. Her pictures capture the personalities of everyone in them. The fact you don’t need to focus on posing and forcing smiles makes it easy to take in the beauty around you and all the small details to remember later after the day has passed. I couldn’t recommend a more talented photographer with a beautiful and gentle soul!" | Mykonos Elopement

    ───── Desiree Z Tom

  • "Magdalene did an amazing job photographing our destination wedding on Naxos in 2019. Communication with her was always prompt, and I felt like she easily understood and delivered on what we were looking for in our photos. Her images are naturally composed, and I really love the authentic look of her work that sets her apart from other wedding photographers. Magdalene is also a warm, kind, and easy-going person, and I really enjoyed working with her and having her there on our special day. " | Naxos Elopement

    ───── Amanda and Will, San Francisco

  • "One of a kind We had an amazing experience with Magdalene! We received the photos of our wedding shortly after the ceremony and her work honestly exceeded our expectations! Her ‚eye‘ offered us the most captivating photos which make us live the day again and again! Apart from the outstanding job she does, she is also a beautiful person. A sweet, discrete and calm presence. We are completely impressed by her aura and professionalism, she is second to none. We highly recommend her! Magdalene, you have a place in our hearts! Thank you" | Rhodes Kallithea Springs Wedding

    ───── Alexandra, Max, Ilias

  • "She is the best , I am pleased and very happy with my results. She assisted us throughout the photo shoot. Making sure that all goes well.She is an amazing person. I will recommend her to anyone , thank you for the excellent job you did for us, look forward to seeing you again." | Rhodes Events

    ───── Betty

  • "Thank you again! We were so lucky that you as the 'catcher' of the moments brought such a positive and loving aura yourself. I couldn't stop crying because I was so touched how beautifull vou caught all the moments. You are just amazing!!!! Wow!!!! Very thankful* Hug" | Antiparos Wedding

    ───── Sofie & Eric, Germany

  • "Magdalene captured our day in a way that we could never imagine, the pictures blew us away with how beautiful and natural they were. Every time we look at them we see something new, the details are important. Very professional and wonderful to have around. Beautiful memories forever." | Pylos Wedding

    ───── Kathryn & Alex, UK

  • "The pictures are fantastic!! You have such a great eye. I can’t believe you captured some of the moments that you did. I absolutely LOVE all the photos. Thanks again for capturing that special day for us. You’re awesome Magdalene!!" | Santorini Elopement

    ───── Josephin-Pramond, HK

  • "Magdalene is pure magic, she captures the most important candid moments and you don’t even realize she’s in the room. She specializes in journalistic photography so if you don’t like posing for pictures or you are camera shy she is your girl. She documented amazing moments, each picture conveys emotion, every time I look at a picture I relive my wedding. Her pictures are beautiful, she is professional and honest. most of all she helps you feel relaxed on your big day, she truly is a breath of fresh air." | Corfu Wedding

    ───── Jennifer & Dimitris, Canada

  • "Magdalene has an eye for composition in her photography; her photos capture more than the moment, they become a piece of art. She was everything that we could have ever wanted in a photographer for our destination wedding on Hydra- she was poised, discreet, helpful, and she is also a wonderful person. She captured every little moment: the best looks, the best dancing, the best smiles, and all in a unique way. I wish I could better express how happy we are with her but words can't do her justice- she was simply spectacular!" | Hydra Wedding

    ───── Anastasia & Michael, Canada

  • "I cannot but highly recommend Magdalene! She has been very helpful and responsive from day 1 (a year before our wedding). Her style is truly unique, capturing all the emotions of our day. And you don't even notice she's there, she's more of a spectator. On top of that, the pictures were ready in less than a week! Last, but not least for us, she is a really sweet and kind person! We would not hesitate to book her again!" | Rhodes Wedding

    ───── Iro & Takis, Greece - Netherlands

  • "Magdalene was an absolute dream to work with! From the beginning, we were asked what we wanted and how we wanted our photos to look. She understood us! She took on our suggestions with such enthusiasm and took a genuine heartfelt interest in our family friends and wedding and felt we had another dear friend sharing our big day! Magdalene went beyond what a photographer is expected to do. We can’t thank you enough! Our photographs were even ready in super-fast time so we could show them at our party at home! " | Rhodes Kallithea Springs Wedding

    ───── Zara & Morgan, UK

  • "Magdalene was an integral part of our special day and without her talent, enthusiasm & professionalism, we would not have such timeless, amazing photos to cherish, which really captured every angle of our wedding." | Rhodes Wedding

    ───── Anastasia & Panayiotis, Cyprus

  • "It is one thing to have 'formal' photos of your wedding day and another to have images that capture the essence of moments! Magdalene observed and recorded our story as it unfolded, each image filled with emotion, truth, and realism. Magdalene has a distinct artistic vision towards wedding photography, she strives not for a flawless shot, but to perfectly capture the actual emotion and atmosphere of the scene. Having a destination wedding often means having to celebrate without the presence of all your loved ones, we go home knowing that through our photos we can relive our special day with them, moment by moment. Thank you for authentically and candidly capturing our love!" | Kos Wedding

    ───── Adriana and Anastasios, Australia

  • "Magdalene is super talented and we are in love with our wedding pics. She is quick to respond and was very punctual. A pleasure to have around during the preparations and invisible to the guests. One of our best decisions for our wedding in Mykonos. Totally recommend!!! " Mykonos Elopement

    ───── Georgiana & James, UK

  • "Magdalene et ce travail c'est unique! Elle etait toujours à côte à nous! Elle present dans ces photos "les sentiments des invites pendent le ceremonie". La spontanéité et l'art donne un résultat magique! Vous pouvez vivre votre cérémonie une fois plus!" | Rhodes Wedding

    ───── Anastasia & Dimosthenis, Greece - France

  • "We were excited to be back in Lindos for a family photo shoot with our Wedding Photographer, Magdalene. Just like our wedding photographs Magdalene really captured the character and personality of us all and especially the children who are all now 7yrs older! We are amazed at how she brought that out so effortlessly with no awkward poses. The light she captured in the evening sun and the discreet beauty of Lindos was incredible. We are looking forward to creating a wall gallery with the photos to add to our wedding ones and won't leave it that long before we capture our family again. Such a pleasure to work with again. Priceless. " Lindos Events

    ───── Nicola & Jonathan, UK

  • "Magdalene is a very talented photographer. We have seen her work before we agreed to book her for our wedding day and what we really liked about it was the natural way she captures the moments - just like a spectator. " | Athens Wedding

    ───── Katerina & George, Greece

  • "We first met Magdalene in 2010 where she was the photographer for a family wedding and after we saw her stunning work we knew we had to hire her when we got engaged. Magdalene’s photographs are dynamic, beautiful, and meaningful. She really captured the feeling of our wedding day. Beyond her amazing work, Magdalene is an absolute pleasure to work with. We planned our wedding from Canada, and it meant so much to be able to rely on quick, professional responses from Magdalene whenever we needed to touch base with her about something. We would highly recommend Magdalene and her team to anyone who was planning a special event and required professional and creative photography." | Pylos Wedding

    ───── Erin & Nikos, Canada

  • "Magdalene具備攝影師之眼,能把我們婚禮那段時間,原汁原味地保存起來,每當看到相片便能如時光倒流般,回到Santorini,回憶那保貴的時光. 我欣賞她的風格,可能我愛好攝影原固,有著相當的要求,不喜愛做作,而Magdalene的作風如同一切,拍攝的過程,我和太太感覺自然,不生硬. Magdalene為人親切,雖然短短的一天,我們已像朋友般談天說地. 我相信就算幾十年後,再回味著相片,影片,亦能回到永至難忘的一刻…." | Santorini Elopement

    ───── Ivan & Ricky

  • "We really want to thank Magdalene for our beautiful pictures! They are so much better than we ever could dream about. Do we really look that good :)!? We wanted relaxed and lively pictures full of life and joy in a beautiful environment. Magdalene guided us in a warm, friendly and professional way to make us feel comfortable and to find the perfect places. We and our children thought that it was a great photo session and we want to thank Magdalene for making our wedding memories to last forever." | Rhodes Elopement

    ───── Charlotta-Fredrich, Sweden

  • " I would like to thank Magdalene for the amazingly beautiful pictures she shot of our wedding. She captured the intimacy and joy of the day and told a story of the day in a way that was natural and did not in any way appear posed or staged. The comments that we have had from friends and family just serve to confirm how wonderful the result is. I would definitely work with her again and would recommend her to anyone." | Rhodes Elopement

    ───── Tricia-Daren, UK

  • "Thank you, Magdalene for taking our pre-wedding pics for us in Santorini. The pictures were truly wonderful. As a Chinese couple, we were quite uncertain at first whether a European style photographer would really suit us, but after some extensive research, we felt that you were the one, and we were RIGHT !! Your pictures really captured a natural looking side of us and not just the posed shots you get from traditional wedding photographers. You can really put us at ease with your words and with your laughter, which makes the day of photography really enjoyable. The finished products were truly amazing and we never thought we could look so great on camera. Thanks again Magdalene for shooting our pictures" | Santorini Elopement

    ───── Kevin & Virginia, HK

  • "We’ve just viewed all the photos – they are the most beautiful and stunning shots! Thank you so much for capturing the day so intimately. The photos are everything we hoped for and more. Everyone including us is totally blown away by how stunning they are. You are a very talented lady!" | Lindos Wedding

    ───── Charlotte and Dean, UK

  • "The first time I saw Magdalene’s website I fell in love. The way that she captures the emotion of a moment is amazing. I knew that I had to have her capture our wedding! We first met in Chania the day before our wedding and walked through the timeline of our day. I felt so comfortable around her instantly and knew she would capture my special day perfectly. Magdalene is the sweetest most down to earth people I have met. She fits right in with our wild and crazy guests and we felt like we had known them for a lifetime. Our proofs were available in less than a week and we were able to relive all the moments from our wedding again. The pictures came out flawless and we are more than happy with them. Beautiful photography and fantastic down to earth people. We LOVE how our day turned out." | Chania Wedding

    ───── Karla & Dave, US/UK

  • " We loved our experience with Magdalene!! No matter how rushed the day felt, she made me feel so calm and relaxed. The photos were natural and fun! It was really perfect having her as our photographer and glad we booked her for both our wedding events!! " | Crete Wedding

    ───── Anushka & Joe, Canada

  • "Just a quick note to tell you that we LOVE the pictures... amazing job and thanks so much! You were such a calm and amazing presence in an otherwise hectic day... your energy was really appreciated. Artistically you are a wizard... some shots!" | Rhodes Wedding

    ───── Yorgos

  • "We got married in Rhodes in June. When I was given a list of photographers I immediately saw Magdalene's photos and knew she was the one. She captured the natural and intimate moments, the ones that are unrehearsed and un-staged, the in-between moments only a gifted photographer sees." | Lindos Elopement

    ───── Tamy

  • "I can barely put this i words, thank you so much! We've spent hours looking at the photos already. This was the best gift we'll ever receive, with your pictures we were reliving our wedding minute for minute and sobbing all the way through. We really feel you captured our emotions just the way they felt, and because of that we can share our moment with our loved ones and have it live on forever. We are so thankful for this, both the pictures and for the way you worked with us. So again, thank you, thank you for this precious moment. Best regards," | Rhodes Elopement

    ───── Daniel and Linda

  • " Magdalini thank you for your perfect work and making our special day unforgettable for ever. Capturing the right moments requires both professionalism and talent. You have both. You were one of the few people that made me feel always relieved that you understand my needs and you will do the best to satisfy them. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart. "

    ───── Eirini and Alexandros

  • "What amazing images you created for us!!! We feel so lucky that you were able to be here with us and document every moment of our celebration with such grace. Thank you so much!!! I hope you’ve been well. Lots of love" | Symi Wedding

    ───── Marguerite and Luke, France

A bride standing on a boat (καΐκι), wearing her wedding dress being real happy. Sailing through the Greek Islands

- ANNA and BENN

I immediately loved the aesthetic of Magdalene’s work when I came across their beautiful photographs for the first time. It was that kind of natural and dreamy air about them that made us choose them for our wedding on the picturesque island of Hydra. It has been a pleasure to work together, we have had a really nice interaction from the moment we first talked and even though we live in England and only got to meet Magda in person at the wedding, the distance was never a problem and communication was made very easy. What is truly extraordinary is that she captures special moments without you knowing that she is there. It felt effortless and relaxing to work with her and the result is stunning. We are very happy with the photographs – they really capture the emotions of the day. Many of them are highly artistic, resembling a painting that you could hang up! 

Meet Madgalene Kourti, an award winning documentary wedding and celebrations photographer and artist based in Greece

Magdalene

BA FINE ARTS / Wimbledon College of Arts - University of the Arts London

MA DIGITAL ARTS / London Guildhall University

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