Those extraordinary little things that feed your soul (but you might not have time to notice in your everyday life)? They matter. It's time to fall in love all over again.
Artist, photographer, hopeless romantic
When you don’t rush, when you breathe deep, connection happens. There is always beauty to be found, even in the ordinary.
Dawn Rose elevates the honest and the meaningful, crafting images that are as unique and intimate as the love stories she tells. With more than a decade of experience across editorial, portrait, fashion, and fine art photography, she brings a refined eye to intimate weddings and elopements. Her work blends stylised composition with dramatic light, resulting in imagery that is breathtaking, authentic, and effortlessly romantic. Inspired by love stories that defy convention, Dawn captures the details that truly matter—revealing the emotions beneath the surface and preserving unguarded moments that speak more profoundly than any scripted occasion.
There’s a wildness to Dawn's work,
a poetry that’s beautifully raw
yet enchanting at the same time
- THE LANE
"I feel like we lived a dream for our wedding. We could not have asked for anything more."
- CHIARA + Aaron
Our moment has been captured perfectly. We are still in awe and going through them each day.
- ANNE+ Michael
Dawn is your girl on the ground, working with your vision, your vendors, your family (and your children!) to ensure that you get to have the memories you've been dreaming about capturing. Her local knowledge keeps you from having to 'guess' your way to your perfect wedding or shoot -- even if you have never even set foot in New Zealand!
She shows up as a friend, partner-in-crime, and unwavering support—while capturing the most incredible photos along the way.
+ Intimate Weddings & Elopements
+ LIFESTYLE PORTRAITURE
+ EDITORIAL & FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Portfolio favorites
Unforgettable Moments
"The experience we shared with Dawn was unlike anything we had ever experienced. Upon meeting her we instantly felt like lifetime friends. Dawn captures these experiences as only a world-class photographer can." --Cat
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"The Lovers Co. pulled out all the stops to show their dream clients a new, more modern side of Queenstown." ANTIBRIDE
"The experience we shared with Dawn was unlike anything we had ever experienced." CAT + JON
Destination elopement
Editorial for The Lovers Co.
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"Literally everybody made a point of saying how lovely they found you. Your images have left us very, very excited and we couldn't be more happy." JESS + DEAN
Dawn was simply... the most beautiful experience! BRIONY
Intimate Wedding
Queenstown Wedding
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If you are hoping to create big adventures and deeper connections in an artful way, you won't find anyone who captures it more beautifully than Dawn. You can let your guard down. It's time to fall in love with your love all over again. Let's feel what you feel.
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Contact us
Are you ready to fall in love all over again? just fill out the form below or email Dawn at hello@dawnrosestudio.co.nz.
+64 27 357 1733
Instagram: @dawnrose.weddings