Caroline Doyle Photography

Caroline Doyle Photography Award winning New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) accredited photographer

Caroline Doyle (Née McKenzie) is a fully qualified and award winning New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) accredited
professional photographer, with over 15 years industry experience. Caroline specialises in capturing the beauty of modern maternity, newborn, and family portraits. Her photographic sessions take place in the comfort of families' own homes or at locations of the

ir choice, primarily serving the Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, and Papamoa areas. Based in her Papamoa Beach (Tauranga) home studio, Caroline is also a mobile photographer who extends her services to encompass the wider Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.

Coming soon…I’ve been working on something special for Mother’s Day 🤍Not quite ready to share all the details yet but it...
18/04/2026

Coming soon…

I’ve been working on something special for Mother’s Day 🤍
Not quite ready to share all the details yet but it’s something close to my heart and very much for Mum.
If you’d love to be one of the first to hear when it’s released, comment “MUM” or send me a message and I’ll add you to the list.

Congratulations to  for winning this year’s $1000 Family Portrait Experience, I’m so excited to photograph your family, ...
15/04/2026

Congratulations to for winning this year’s $1000 Family Portrait Experience, I’m so excited to photograph your family, grandies and all 💛

Thank you to everyone who entered, so many of you see the value of a family portrait, which lights me up! I will be contacting all the runners up who will recieve a $400 gift voucher soon!

✨ Brooklyn + Matty ✨Last weekend I had the pleasure of Photographing Brooklyn & Matty’s wedding at Southwell school in H...
02/04/2026

✨ Brooklyn + Matty ✨

Last weekend I had the pleasure of Photographing Brooklyn & Matty’s wedding at Southwell school in Hamilton. My first wedding in 8 years! And my second wedding I’ve done within Brooklyn’s family.
It was such a lovely, relaxed wedding and I felt so lucky to be a part of their special day.

Heres a little peek into how it went…

🎉 It’s my business birthday...and I’m giving away something pretty special. 🎉To celebrate not only my birthday but the l...
18/03/2026

🎉 It’s my business birthday...and I’m giving away something pretty special. 🎉

To celebrate not only my birthday but the launch of my new business name and website, I’m gifting one family a $1000 Family Portrait Experience 🤍

This isn’t just a quick photoshoot or a handful of images!
It’s a fully guided experience, where I help you capture your family as you are right now and turn those moments into something meaningful for your home.

The kind of photos you don’t just scroll past
but actually live with, every day.

As a mum of four, I know how quickly this stage passes. The way your family is right now, it won’t stay the same for long.

✨ TO ENTER:

1. LIKE Caroline Doyle Photography

2. TAG someone you’d love to do this with (or who would love this 🤍)

3. COMMENT below and tell me why this would mean something to you and your family

⚠️ MOST IMPORTANT: Complete your entry here ⬇️

👉 https://carolinedoyle.co.nz/enter-to-win/

(Entries only count once the form is filled in — don’t miss this step)

📍 Open to families in Bay of Plenty & Waikato (or happy to travel)

📆 Entries close 14th April

🎉 Winner announced that day

💙 Because one day, these photos will be the things you hold onto the most.

(NOTE: The date was 7th April but extended to the 14th)

Every day I wake up feeling so grateful to live in this little slice of paradise ☀️🏖️🐚Lately, the world has felt very he...
11/02/2026

Every day I wake up feeling so grateful to live in this little slice of paradise ☀️🏖️🐚
Lately, the world has felt very heavy and I’ve noticed that shaping my work around connection and presence matters more to me than ever. These sessions are a reminder for me to slow down, breathe, and hold onto what matters, knowing that this sense of calm is not something everyone gets to feel.
Being invited into these moments by my clients is something I’m incredibly thankful for 💛

www.carolinemckenzie.co.nz




Hi, hello, I’m still here! 👋🏻 It’s been a while since I’ve posted. It just seems a bit much for me sometimes (most of th...
09/10/2025

Hi, hello, I’m still here! 👋🏻 It’s been a while since I’ve posted. It just seems a bit much for me sometimes (most of the time!) and I’m so busy behind the scenes, with kids, life, everything! I have so much to share of gorgeous shoots I’ve done but there’s now a certain way of doing it so that it gets seen by more people 😵‍💫 I dunno, I guess I’m just a Millenial who glorifies the “old days” (circa 2010) where you’d post something and it was seen by everyone. So I think I’ll just share when I can and what sparks joy, the photoshoots that I’ve loved doing, or maybe a reel or two (when I have a spare 5 hrs to put one together 😵‍💫).

This photoshoot ticked all the boxes for me, honestly I loved it! A family with kids that havent been photographed in years, who are soon to be off doing their own thing, in a location that is really special to them and who enjoyed a 🍺🍷with me while choosing their favourite photos for their walls at home. Their artwork is to die for and I’m sure they will come away with fond memories of the time they were all together, at the beach, for this photoshoot.

If you have teenage kids that you would love to capture before they head off into the big world, please get in touch, I would love to create something special for your family 💛

This year I entered 4 prints into the NZIPP awards and pretty stoked with my 2 silvers + 2 bronze awards!NZIPP award pri...
09/08/2025

This year I entered 4 prints into the NZIPP awards and pretty stoked with my 2 silvers + 2 bronze awards!

NZIPP award prints are judged on impact, creativity, and technical excellence. Awards range from Professional Standard (which is actually no award), Bronze, Silver, Silver Distinction, Gold, and Gold Distinction which is the highest honour. Gold’s are pretty hard to get. Each print is given a comment and often judges will challenge an award to get a print awarded higher, I love it when judges go to battle haha.
These scores go toward earning Merits, which add up to Honours Distinctions (like Associate, Master, Grand Master) which take years to accumulate and get and contribute to Category Awards and Photographer of the Year titles.

Snuggle in. Slow down. Soak it all up. ❄️This winter, I currently have available just 5 remaining exclusive portrait exp...
27/06/2025

Snuggle in. Slow down. Soak it all up. ❄️

This winter, I currently have available just 5 remaining exclusive portrait experiences for families who want to honour the season they’re in - The mess, the beauty, the connection.

Think slow, intentional moments captured in your home or wrapped up warm at the beach…somewhere that means something to you. I’ll guide you every step of the way, from styling to gentle direction, so it feels easy, unhurried, and deeply personal.

Each Winter Portrait Experience includes:
✔️ A full portrait session (in-home or outdoors)
✔️ Personalised planning & styling
✔️ A 10x8” matted family print
✔️ $100 credit towards wall art or albums
✔️ A relaxed design & ordering appointment

💌 Just 5 sessions available - including 1 during the school holidays - perfect for families who finally have time to slow down and soak each other up.

A $125 session fee secures your spot.
Artwork and albums are purchased separately after your session.

If this sounds like something your heart is craving right now, send me a message to claim your spot. I can’t wait to capture your family, just as you are.

Caroline x

Over 20 years since we shared a classroom and this summer I had the joy of photographing Amy and her beautiful family ag...
13/05/2025

Over 20 years since we shared a classroom and this summer I had the joy of photographing Amy and her beautiful family again, with their latest addition — visiting NZ all the way from Germany. It’s such a gift to capture growing families and reconnect across the years.
If you’re planning a visit home or want to freeze time with your own family, let’s create something special together. Link is in my bio to contact me for more info.

🩷 Book her session today, make her feel seen 🩷PM or email info@carolinemckenzie.co.nz to grab a last minute gift voucher...
09/05/2025

🩷 Book her session today, make her feel seen 🩷

PM or email [email protected] to grab a last minute gift voucher for this Mother’s Day.

Address

Papamoa Beach
Papamoa
3118

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Caroline Doyle Photography posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share

Category