Carrie Dobbs Photography

Carrie Dobbs Photography Wedding, Maternity, Family portrait photographer in Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand Wedding portrait photography in Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand

A new baby has a way of making the whole world feel a little softer, a little slower, and a lot more beautiful. There is...
06/06/2026

A new baby has a way of making the whole world feel a little softer, a little slower, and a lot more beautiful. There is something incredibly special about being invited into a family's world during those very first weeks with their new baby. Thankyou Alex and Joel.

Sometimes the most beautiful stories begin with the tiniest little person. What a treasure to be invited to capture thes...
06/06/2026

Sometimes the most beautiful stories begin with the tiniest little person. What a treasure to be invited to capture these moments.

It was such an honour to photograph this beautiful local family for Woman’s Weekly, sharing the inspiring story of Jack ...
23/05/2026

It was such an honour to photograph this beautiful local family for Woman’s Weekly, sharing the inspiring story of Jack Davis — a courageous cancer survivor whose strength, resilience, and positivity shines so brightly.
A truly special family session filled with love, connection, and heartfelt moments. Thank you for trusting me to capture your story. 💛
"When the Weekly first shared Jack Davis’ story in 2017, the Tākaka father-of-four was fighting for his life. With a terminal cancer diagnosis and time running out, Jack and his wife Sally-Anne were desperately fundraising for an extremely expensive immunotherapy treatment that would eventually set them back $200,000.

Now, against all odds, Jack sits smiling in their tranquil Golden Bay home, still processing the unthinkable – for now, he’s been given the all-clear.

A few more beautiful moments from Tamara & James’ wedding day 🤍These photos are from the getting ready part of the day a...
19/05/2026

A few more beautiful moments from Tamara & James’ wedding day 🤍

These photos are from the getting ready part of the day at Captain’s B&B in Hope. Such a relaxed and emotional morning surrounded by their closest family and friends.

20 years of love, friendship, growing together, and then becoming husband & wife 🤍Tamara & James’ wedding day was the mo...
19/05/2026

20 years of love, friendship, growing together, and then becoming husband & wife 🤍

Tamara & James’ wedding day was the most beautiful celebration of a love story that began as teenage sweethearts. From getting ready at Captain’s B&B in Hope, to their emotional first reveal, saying their vows at Seifried Estate Winery, celebrating at Harvest Kitchen, and finishing the day with portraits at Rabbit Island. Tamara along with her bridesmaids spent a lot of effort putting so many finishing touches every part of the celebration

"Hi Carrie,
Huge thank you for the amazing work you did yesterday! We really appreciated your calm nature and it just made the whole photography side of the wedding seamless, smooth and enjoyable.
Can’t wait to see the photos! " 🤍

Wedding Planner: Erin Brady
Celebrant: Michelle Kennedy
Hair & Makeup: Hair by Megan
DJ / MC: Audio Entertainment .roger.neame
Cake: Cakes For All Occasions
Reception Venue: Harvest Kitchen

"Oh my word!!! They are absolutely stunning - gosh we love them all! Please can you send us an invoice for the full pack...
14/05/2026

"Oh my word!!! They are absolutely stunning - gosh we love them all!
Please can you send us an invoice for the full package so we don't have to try and choose please.
Shame I don't live in NZ as I'd be recommending you everywhere." Testimonial Ben and Dee from the UK and Kiwi combo

Two days in Golden Bay… and memories to last a lifetime 🤍“The Air BnB we were staying at in Tata Beach highly recommende...
14/05/2026

Two days in Golden Bay… and memories to last a lifetime 🤍

“The Air BnB we were staying at in Tata Beach highly recommended you. We’re coming over from the UK and my husband, who’s a Kiwi, and I are coming to see his parents with our baby.” Dee

I absolutely love photographing families visiting Golden Bay from all over the world. There’s something so special about capturing this little chapter in time.

If you’re visiting Golden Bay, a relaxed beach session is such a beautiful way to remember your holiday and for the locals who just forget we live in such a stunning place

The getting ready photos really help tell the story of a wedding day,the quiet moments, the anticipation, the beautiful ...
13/05/2026

The getting ready photos really help tell the story of a wedding day,the quiet moments, the anticipation, the beautiful details that often become some of the most meaningful memories. From the invitations, jewellery, makeup touches and those moments shared with your favourite people… it all helps set the scene for the day ahead.
These are the moments that deserve to be remembered just as much as the ceremony itself.

Bethany and Jack’s day.I’ve known Bethany since she was nine years old, neighbours for over a decade, watching her grow ...
02/05/2026

Bethany and Jack’s day.

I’ve known Bethany since she was nine years old, neighbours for over a decade, watching her grow into the beautiful, grounded woman she is today. So when she asked me to photograph her wedding, it wasn’t just an honour… it was deeply personal.

They chose to celebrate at her family home in Golden Bay, a place filled with years of memories, laughter, and love. And on the most perfect golden, sun-soaked day, it all came together with lots of prep work from mum and grandma.
We wandered out to a local farm for their bridal portraits, the open valley view I love so much. Bethany and Jack were completely themselves, relaxed, joyful, and so clearly meant for one another.

There are so many images from this day, and I can’t wait to share more… but for now, just a glimpse into something truly special. https://www.instagram.com/teresabroughdesigner/ #

She was only home for a moment.Back from dance school, just for the holidays, long enough for her mum (my friend) to say...
22/04/2026

She was only home for a moment.
Back from dance school, just for the holidays, long enough for her mum (my friend) to say, “Can we capture this… as we are, right now?”
So I stepped into their world. Their home, their real connection. And later, we made our way to Pohara, a place woven into their history.
Bare feet, salt air, teenagers half grown.
It wasn’t about posing. It was about holding onto a season that’s already slipping into the next.
And honestly… it felt like such a privilege to witness.

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