Debbie Fahey wears many hats in Southland’s rugby community. As a former player herself, proud rugby mum, and accomplished sports photographer based in Invercargill, she brings genuine passion and insider understanding to every image she captures. Her love for rugby began on the field, but she found a new calling behind the lens, and now she’s become a regular fixture at rugby matches throughout the region.
Specializing primarily in rugby photography, Debbie is the regular shooter for Southland Stags, Invercargill Marist RFC, Dunedin Sharks, Verdon College, and Southland club rugby in general. Whether it’s muddy tackles, sideline celebrations, or those split-second plays that define the game, she excels at freezing the moments that make rugby unforgettable. Her work captures the intensity, spirit, and raw emotion of the sport, from grassroots club matches to provincial level competition.
While rugby remains her primary focus, Debbie has turned her hand to diverse sporting coverage including aerobics and equestrian events, demonstrating her versatility across different sporting disciplines. She tries to attend as many schools and club matches as possible, documenting the action and providing players, families, and teams with professional imagery they can treasure.
What sets Debbie apart is her approachability and dedication to the community. If you spot her on the sideline, she encourages you to come say hi. She updates her website galleries regularly after each event, ensuring recent matches are quickly available for viewing. Her work has been featured in publications like the NZ Herald, and she’s become an integral part of Southland’s sporting landscape.
For rugby clubs, schools, sports teams, and athletes throughout Southland and Otago seeking a photographer who truly understands the game and captures its essence, Debbie Fahey Photography delivers professional action photography with heart.
