Profile Feature in the AIPP Journal as a Grand Master of Photography As one of the original Grand Masters of Photography, the Australian Institute of Professional Photography has profiled me career here. I invite you to take a look Read article here You will gain an insight into how it all started, who were my […]
Mōunga Taranaki captured during Puanga/Matariki – Māori New Year, in Taranaki, Aotearoa – New Zealand. Captured 90 minutes before dawn on the riverbed of the Hangataahua awa – Stony River, Okato. The magnificence of being in our taiao (natural world/environment) and seeing clear skies and millions of stars was absolutely awe inspiring and epic. I’m […]
In 2019 Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki celebrated its 30th Anniversary. To mark this milestone they chose to highlight their work in a unique way – a photographic exhibition of wāhine Pūkauae connected to the organisation, photographed by Taranaki artist Tania Niwa. Tū Tama Wāhine is distinctively wāhine led and dedicated to Rangatiratanga. This exhibition […]
Feature in Real Farmer magazine for Client Rural Co. Featured are the Collier family from Mangamingi near Eltham who have diversified with manuka honey.
Pūkauae Exhibition in partnership with Tū Tama Wāhine o Taranaki – 30 Years of Liberation Work. Featuring 18 Taranaki Māori Wāhine this collection of portraits highlights the regeneration fo the art of pūkauae as a healing and traditional ritual to enhance mana wahine and to strengthen our identity within Aotearoa. Moko tells a story of […]
Before the world changed and we went into lockdown here in New Zealand, I had been developing a new service within my photography business, capturing people’s dream cars, at dusk, in epic Taranaki locations using outdoor studio lighting. Shelley and Colin Pope, the owners of this magnificently restored 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Truck were my first […]
Opening night video for ‘Pukauae’ Exhibition at Puke Ariki Museum. The exhibition features 17 Wahine with the moko kauae. Photography commission by Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki. Message from Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki: Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki is celebrating its 30 year anniversary in a positive, creative and unique way by celebrating the […]
Here is the stunning chapel style beach house of Jetcharm Barbershop owners Shaun and Cassie Conaglen of New Plymouth. Shaun who is a master builder and had a vision that this new addition to their family home resemble the old mission houses built when European settlers first arrived to New Zealand. This beautiful new building sits adjacent […]
“My photography is all about connecting, capturing, and reflecting upon, the essence, character and soul of people, and their families, environment and culture.” Photographic artist Tania Niwa draws inspiration and strength from her Maori cultural heritage. In her early career in 1994 whilst still living in Taranaki, New Zealand she created a ‘tribal’ series of […]
Over the past year I have been helping with Photography | Visual design and branding management for respected Taranaki M?ori leader Howie Tamati during his election campaign for Te Taihauauru representing the Maori Party. Howie is currently the president at New Zealand Rugby League and the chief executive officer at Sport Taranaki. He is a […]
