Top Photography Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand (2026)

Discover the top Photography influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for 2026 and meet the New Zealand photography Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Explore the top Photography influencers on Instagram in New Zealand for October 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover New Zealand Instagrammers in the Photography niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Luke Stackpoole

    @withlukeInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Kaikoura, n.a. ( 327)

    𖤥 Photographer / Filmmaker ✉︎ ↓ My Lightroom Presets & Masterclasses ↓

    Hashtags#faroeislands#worksh#usa#redwoods
    Mentions
    @lexarmemory@lexarmemory
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes13.5K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany16.5
    United States11.4
    United Kingdom6.3
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography57.7
    Travel27.4
    Dog Owner8.2
  2. 2. Seb Madera

    @sebmaderaInstagramNew Zealand

    Photographer from New Zealand, based in LA, always travelling Worldwide. I like taking photos of beautiful people. Co-founder of @catnipent

    Hashtags#ibiza#catnipibiza2018
    Mentions
    @delllifts@delllifts@paradisechallenge@paradisechallenge@misshawaiiantropic@misshawaiiantropic+4@bianca_richards, @catnipent, @arielleveldhuizen, @kianaoxo
    Followers871K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes1.5K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States36.2
    Australia13.0
    France4.4
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography30.9
    Fashion22.3
    Model18.7
  3. 3. SamNeillTheProp

    @samneillthepropInstagramNew Zealand, Gisborne, n.a. ( 180)

    My only official account. BEWARE - Accounts contacting you saying they are me , or represent me , are fake & are a SCAM . Please report and ignore.

    Hashtags#nzwine#organics#centralotago#pinotnoir
    Mentions
    @twopaddocks@twopaddocks@georgesantoni@georgesantoni@nbonython@nbonython+1@stellarmag
    Followers658K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes4.9K
    Audience quality score44/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States24.5
    Australia24.5
    Canada10.2
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner26.8
    Food9.5
    Photography9.5
  4. 4. Riley

    @rileyjInstagramNew Zealand, Auckland, Waitakere, n.a. ( 61)

    AU/ @remmiebyriley ✉️

    Hashtags#realisticrunningdiaries
    Mentions
    @jeanpaulgaultier@jeanpaulgaultier@harryhayes@harryhayes@jilliandavison@jilliandavison+3@karla_clarke, @lindajefferyesmakeup, @nike
    Followers651K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes-1
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia36.5
    New Zealand25.0
    United States5.1
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness13.3
    Mommy12.5
    Dog Owner12.5
  5. 5. Alexandra Taylor

    @alliemtaylorInstagramNew Zealand, Southland, n.a. ( 416)

    📍Zurich ✉️: Check out my latest blog post👇

    Hashtags#switzerland#inlovewithswitzerland#outdoors#mountaingirls
    Followers529K
    Engagement rate2.2%
    Average likes8.2K
    Audience quality score95/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States28.0
    United Kingdom5.0
    Canada5.0
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography43.7
    Travel37.1
    Blogger11.2
  6. 6. Caroline Foster | Adventure + Travel

    @wilderness_addictInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Kaikoura, n.a. ( 327)

    From NYC to the mountains 🏔 📧 ⤵️ My gear list, prints & more!

    Hashtags#canada#newzealand#hiking#mountainlife
    Followers488K
    Engagement rate3.4%
    Average likes22.4K
    Audience quality score95/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States43.0
    Canada7.0
    United Kingdom4.0
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography38.3
    Travel29.2
    Dog Owner9.8
  7. 7. Memphis Eve Sunnyday Iris Hewson

    @evehewsonInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Kaikoura, n.a. ( 327)

    No bio

    Mentions
    @calvinklein@calvinklein@charlottemwales@charlottemwales@josephthorntonallan@josephthorntonallan+1@inhalerdublin
    Followers487K
    Engagement rate5.1%
    Average likes27.7K
    Audience quality score44/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+3.9%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States22.6
    Italy11.3
    Brazil9.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner15.8
    Music12.9
    Cinema8.8
  8. 8. Josiah William Gordon

    @josiahwgInstagramNew Zealand, Canterbury, Kaikoura, n.a. ( 327)

    Professional button presser

    Mentions
    @nyadhuor@nyadhuor@alivelikethewind@alivelikethewind
    Followers363K
    Engagement rate3.3%
    Average likes8.5K
    Audience quality score95/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.0
    Indonesia8.0
    India5.0
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography40.9
    Travel34.9
    Lifestyle8.7
  9. 9. Jerson Gómez

    @viajerytoInstagramNew Zealand

    Flowing around the world Be yourself Contact: New Zealand 🇳🇿

    Hashtags#travel#ubud#bali#digitalnomad
    Followers341K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes107.50
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.7%
    2022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand27.0
    India23.0
    United States20.3
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography16.1
    Travel16.1
    Fashion14.8
  10. 10. Chloe Payne

    @cowsofnewzealandInstagramNew Zealand

    Full time dairy farmer, part time cow photographer 🐮 Personal account: @chloeleigh13 🫶🏼 TikTok: chloeandhercows

    Hashtags#milliecowsofnz#toffeeapplecowsofnz#carrotcakecowsofnz#gravycowsofnz
    Followers321K
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes3K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    New Zealand16.2
    United States13.5
    Colombia10.8
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.4
    Photography13.0
    Mommy13.0

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How We Rank the Top Photography Influencers on Instagram in New Zealand

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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