Bobbie Barwell

Bobbie Barwell (; 25 August 1895 – 14 August 1985) was a New Zealand photographer. She was the first professional woman photographer in Ashburton, and photographed a number of well-known people, including three New Zealand prime ministers. Barwell's photograph of Lake Pukaki was used as the inspiration for the image on the 1940 New Zealand £5 note.

Early life and education Mildred Annie Hickman, who preferred to be called Bob or Bobbie, was born on 25 August 1895 in Ashburton. She attended primary school in Ashburton, and may later have attended the Canterbury College School of Art. Thomas may also have been a photographer.

Barwell was renowned for driving her MGs around Ashburton, owning a TA or TB, and a 1947 green TC which she imported new from England. Barwell reported that local Member of Parliament Horace Herring had a print of her photograph, and had commented that the government might be interested in using it for promotional purposes. The museum also holds a number of Barwell's drawings and sketches, and her Kodak Autographic roll film camera.