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Introducing Caroline Doyle NZIPP MEMBER FEATURE:
Caroline Doyle is an NZIPP Accredited Professional Photographer and NZIPP Associate of Photography, based in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.
Photography is an art that captures the beauty of life’s moments, and for this photographer, the focus is on maternity, newborn, and family photography. These specialities allow Caroline to preserve cherished milestones for families, turning memories into timeless art.
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The Beginning
Caroline’s love for photography started nearly 22 years ago while at high school. It was a year 12 subject at Sacred Heart Girls College in Hamilton that ignited her future career. This led Caroline to a 3-year Bachelor of Media Arts degree with a photography major at WINTEC.
Why Photography?
“It was all I ever wanted to do since studying,” she says. Nothing else was ever an option.
Balancing Business and Family Life
Her biggest achievement? Running a thriving photography business while raising four young children. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” she admits, “but I’m proud of the resilience it’s building in me.”
Another proud milestone is earning her Associate of Photography this year, a testament to her dedication and craft.
Advice for Photographers starting out
For those just starting out in photography, her advice is simple: “If you can, go overseas and work for a photographer or big studio. The experience is invaluable—it’s the single best thing I did for my career. If that’s not possible, find a mentor and absorb everything you can like a sponge.”
Being Part of the NZIPP Community
Joining the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) has been a game-changer. “The community is everything,” she says. “I love being among other photographers at all different stages of life and their careers. It’s wonderful to feel part of something bigger.”
IMAGES © CAROLINE DOYLE www.carolinemckenzie.co.nz www.instagram.com/caroline.mck.photo https://www.facebook.com/caroline.mck.photo
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