the photographer

Abby Dance is a well established and experienced New Zealand Photographer specialising
in Commercial Photography, Wedding Photography and Portrait Photography.

Known as the Best Photographer in Taupo, Abby has had great success with numerous weddings,
portraits and commercial work, taking great care in mastering many fields of photography.

Based in Taupo

Abby typically photographs in the Central Plateau (Taupo, Turangi, Pukawa
Bay, Omori, Kuratau) The Waikato (Tokoroa, Putaruru, Tirau and Hamilton , Coromandel,
and Coville) as well as The East Coast Regions (Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Waihi,
Whangamata, Hot Water Beach, Whitianga ) and also covers The Waiarapa (Masterton,
Martinborough, Castlepoint and Featherston)

She has extensive local knowledge of these areas offering a contemporary and fresh
approach to your personal or business’s photographic needs.

Abby will travel to locations outside these areas

She prides herself on being a Location Photographer able to adapt easily to new locations to meet client’s needs.
Abby Dance takes her role as a Wedding Photographer seriously, which is why she offers
Queensberry Albums to her clients. The Ultimate in Quality.

Commercial Photographer

Abby Dance offers Conference Photography, Web ackages, Real Estate Photography, Business Profiles, Farming Profiles, Corporate Head Shots, Team Photos, Event Photography, Product Photography and Editorial Press Photography.

Clients include:

Ministry Of Education, ANZ, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, Air New Zealand, Dairy NZ, Huka Lodge, Caci Clinic, Line 7, NZ Beef and Lamb Genetics, Gardon Limited, Mitre 10 MEGA, Ospri, Ravensdown, Uno Magazine, The New Zealand Herald, The Australian News Ltd, Auckland City Mission, BIDVEST, Oceania Healthcare, PGG Wrightson, Bayleys, Globlet, , MITO, New Zealand Fire Service, Farmlands, HANZ, Boulevard Waters, Iwi Investors Ltd, Lone Star, Forte Flooring, Lava Glass, Indigo, Tai Chung Travel, Taupo Children’s Corner, Daniel Associates, Oreti Village, Ford….

About Abby Dance

Abby Dance The Photographer graduated from Wellington School Of Design (Massey University) in 2001 after studying under some of New Zealand’s finest Art, Documentary, Wedding and Commercial photographers (Wayne Barrar, Anne Noble, Gavin Hipkins & Tony Wincup).

Her work has involved books published for the Ministry of Education, photographing for international charity organisations, numerous exhibitions including the New Zealand Arts Festival and Zeal Gallery (Wellington) as well as various documentaries with work held at the New Zealand National Archives. As a Commercial Photographer and Wedding Specialist, Abby has had great success with numerous weddings, portraits and commercial work, taking great care in mastering many fields of photography.

Based in Taupo, Abby typically covers the Central Plateau, Waikato, Coromandel, and East Coast Regions. She has extensive local knowledge of these areas offering a contemporary and fresh approach to your personal or business’s photographic needs.

Abby’s collaborators

Ida June

Photographer's Assistant

Jo Davies

Second shooter

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Testimonials

Thanks Abby for being part of our special day. The photos are simply amazing, memories we will cherish forever!

Emma Hewson

The photos have just arrived and wow they are absolutely amazing! You have captured the mood of the day so well and we love each and every single shot. We really can't thank you enough.

Liz and Khalid Zidan

It was a pleasure working with you. You just made it so much more fun-especially for those that normally are against having their photo's done...

Natalie Hobson — Impac Ltd

Wonderful Abby. Thank you so much, once again. You were just great to work with. Really love your photos of John – his genuine nature and authenticity shines through. Thanks again, and take care.

Alta Van Wyk — Auckland City Mission

Abby was very calm and patient and she has a great personality which made it all so easy and fun on the day. We would highly recommend Abby to anyone planning a wedding.

Monique and Robert Arnott

Thanks Abby, they are great photos as always- you've done a great job capturing them in a very natural way. Cheers!

Vanessa Feaver — Dairy NZ

Wow! We were speechless when we got your photos! Your professionalism, composure and organisation on the day were amazing too!

Richard and Alice Hedley

Hi Abby, well done. Impressed by your professionalism. Thanks so much

The Australian News LTD

Abby Dance